1) Why do people collect things?
First of all, look at the words below and match them with their definitions.
Who are they?
a collector – to store many things (negative)
a pack rat – someone who saves many things (neutral)
to hoard – things lying around (not tidy)
clutter (uncount) – somebody who keeps things (negative)
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Why do they do it?
to bond with others - a desire/need
a hobby – to create a relationship with others
for curiosity – a strong feeling to know something
the thrill of the hunt – an activity regularly done for pleasure
an urge – a behaviour or characteristic
a trait – the excitement of trying to find something
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Causes and effects
to spike – to be excited
to be enthusiastic – the person guilty of a crime or bad action
indecisiveness (uncount) – not being able to decide
an elaborate courtship ritual – when something becomes familiar and normal to you
to get used to something – to increase suddenly
lesion – damaged to skin from injury or disease
the culprit – what you do to show someone you really like them and want to be their partner
Who are they?
a collector – to store many things (negative)
a pack rat – someone who saves many things (neutral)
to hoard – things lying around (not tidy)
clutter (uncount) – somebody who keeps things (negative)
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Why do they do it?
to bond with others - a desire/need
a hobby – to create a relationship with others
for curiosity – a strong feeling to know something
the thrill of the hunt – an activity regularly done for pleasure
an urge – a behaviour or characteristic
a trait – the excitement of trying to find something
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Causes and effects
to spike – to be excited
to be enthusiastic – the person guilty of a crime or bad action
indecisiveness (uncount) – not being able to decide
an elaborate courtship ritual – when something becomes familiar and normal to you
to get used to something – to increase suddenly
lesion – damaged to skin from injury or disease
the culprit – what you do to show someone you really like them and want to be their partner
2) Watch the video and answer these questions.
a) What drives people to collect things?
b) Is there a scientific explanation?
c) Is it easy for some people to let go of their collections?
d) How are those with 'hoarding disorder' different from other people?
Extra questions
e) Have you ever collected anything?
f) Do you know anyone who had an unusual collection?
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b) Is there a scientific explanation?
c) Is it easy for some people to let go of their collections?
d) How are those with 'hoarding disorder' different from other people?
Extra questions
e) Have you ever collected anything?
f) Do you know anyone who had an unusual collection?
send your notes to [email protected]