Read the passage given below:
People tend to amass possessions, sometimes without being aware of doing so. They can have a delightful surprise when they find something useful which they did not know they owned. Those who never have to change house become indiscriminate collectors of what can only be described as clutter. They leave unwanted objects in drawers, cupboards and attics for years in the belief that they may one day need them. Old people also accumulate belongings for two other reasons, lack of physical and mental energy, and sentiment. Things owned for a long time are full of associations with the past, perhaps with the relatives who are dead, and so they gradually acquire a sentimental value.

Some things are collected deliberately in an attempt to avoid wastage. Among these are string and brown paper, kept by thrifty people when a parcel has been opened. collecting small items can be a mania. A lady cuts out from newspapers sketches of model clothes that she would like to buy if she had money. As she is not rich, the chances are that she will never be able to afford such purchases. It is a harmless habit, but it litters up her desk.

Collecting as a serious hobby is quite different and has many advantages. It provides relaxation for leisure hours, as just looking at one’s treasure is always a joy. One doesn’t have to go out for amusement as the collection is housed at home. Whatever it consists of - stamps, records, first editions of books, china- there is always something to do in connection with it, from finding the right place for the latest addition to verifying facts in reference books. This hobby educates one not only in the chosen subject, but also in general matters which have some bearing on it.

There are other benefits also. One gets to meet like-minded collectors to get advice, compare notes, exchange articles, to show off one’s latest find etc. So one’s circle of friends grows. Soon the hobby leads to travelling, perhaps a meeting in another town, possibly a trip abroad in search of a rare specimen, for collectors are not confined to one country. Over the years one may well become an authority on one’s hobby and will probably be asked to give informal talks to little gatherings and then, if successful, to larger audiences.

(a) On the basis of your understanding of the above passage make notes on it, using headings and subheadings. Use recognisable abbreviations (wherever necessary - minimum four) and a format you consider suitable. Also supply an appropriate title to it.

(b) Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words.

Question

Read the passage given below:
People tend to amass possessions, sometimes without being aware of doing so. They can have a delightful surprise when they find something useful which they did not know they owned. Those who never have to change house become indiscriminate collectors of what can only be described as clutter. They leave unwanted objects in drawers, cupboards and attics for years in the belief that they may one day need them. Old people also accumulate belongings for two other reasons, lack of physical and mental energy, and sentiment. Things owned for a long time are full of associations with the past, perhaps with the relatives who are dead, and so they gradually acquire a sentimental value.

Some things are collected deliberately in an attempt to avoid wastage. Among these are string and brown paper, kept by thrifty people when a parcel has been opened. collecting small items can be a mania. A lady cuts out from newspapers sketches of model clothes that she would like to buy if she had money. As she is not rich, the chances are that she will never be able to afford such purchases. It is a harmless habit, but it litters up her desk.

Collecting as a serious hobby is quite different and has many advantages. It provides relaxation for leisure hours, as just looking at one’s treasure is always a joy. One doesn’t have to go out for amusement as the collection is housed at home. Whatever it consists of - stamps, records, first editions of books, china- there is always something to do in connection with it, from finding the right place for the latest addition to verifying facts in reference books. This hobby educates one not only in the chosen subject, but also in general matters which have some bearing on it.

There are other benefits also. One gets to meet like-minded collectors to get advice, compare notes, exchange articles, to show off one’s latest find etc. So one’s circle of friends grows. Soon the hobby leads to travelling, perhaps a meeting in another town, possibly a trip abroad in search of a rare specimen, for collectors are not confined to one country. Over the years one may well become an authority on one’s hobby and will probably be asked to give informal talks to little gatherings and then, if successful, to larger audiences.

(a) On the basis of your understanding of the above passage make notes on it, using headings and subheadings. Use recognisable abbreviations (wherever necessary - minimum four) and a format you consider suitable. Also supply an appropriate title to it.

(b) Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

The art and utility of collecting

NOTES

1. The delights of collecting

1.1 People amass possessions, sometimes unknowingly

1.2 Can be a delightful surprise to find something they didn’t know they owned

1.3 Those who don’t change houses collect everything – becomes clutter

1.4 Unwanted obj left in various places

1.5 They think they’ll need them later

2. Collecting by old people

2.1 Old people tend to collect a lot for 2 reasons

2.2 1 – lack of physical and mental energy

2.3 2 – obj of sentimental value

2.4 Some obj that has been with them since the past or which belongs to a dead relative

2.5 Such obj gradually acquire sentimental value

3. Collecting as a means to avoid wastage

3.1 Some things deliberately collected to avoid wastage

3.2 Eg, string and brown paper when parcels arrive

3.3 Thrifty people do this

3.4 Lady who cannot buy expensive clothes cuts their photos out from papers

3.5 Such collection does nothing but produce litter

4. Collecting as a serious hobby

4.1 Quite different, many adv

4.2 Brings a lot of joy to see one’s treasures after a while

4.3 Provides relaxation for leisure hrs

4.4 No need to go out for amusement with collections at home

4.5 Eg, stamps, records, book first editions, china

4.6 A lot more to do in connection, eg looking up reference books, finding places

4.7 It is a hobby that educates on the subject and also other general matters

5. Other benefits of collecting

5.1 One can meet like-minded collectors for discussion

5.2 Eg, advice, comparing notes, exchanging articles, showing off collections

5.3 Friend circle grows

5.4 Hobby may lead to travelling as collectors aren’t confined to one country

5.5 With time one may even become successful

5.6 May deliver lectures in small to large gatherings

(b) Collecting, as an activity, can have various reasons and outcomes. For those who collect as a means of reducing wastage, it causes nothing but litter. For those who collect to preserve memories, it acts like a treasure and brings joy. Collecting can also be a serious hobby for some, and can prove beneficial to them in the long run - educating on different matters, helping them meet people and travel places, and even making them an authority in the field.

(80 words)