Discussion Questions
Collecting Things
Student A
- Do you collect things?
- Do you display your collection or keep it put away?
- What are the popular things to collect in your country currently?
- Does anyone in your home collect anything?
- Why do people like collecting?
- What’s the most collected item?
- Do you know anybody who has a selection of vinyl records?
- Did you have a good selection of comic books when you were a child?
- Many girls collect dolls. Do you have a family member who collects dolls?
- Rich people like to invest their money in art. Do you collect art?
Student B
- Did you collect anything when you were a child? If yes, do you still collect them now?
- Do you collect anything as a hobby now?
- How often do you add to your collection?
- Is collecting things a good hobby?
- What items are considered collectibles in your country?
- Why does collecting things make people happy?
- Does anybody in your family collect antique furniture? Do you know anybody who collects antique furniture?
- Trading cards are big for schoolchildren in some countries. Did you ever collect cards, like baseball cards for example?
- Wine collections are impressive. Does anybody in your family collect wine?
- How often do you add to your collection?
