七年级英语上册Unit8文化拓展沪教牛津版.docx

Different kinds of collectionsPeople have a natural interest in collecting things. Seashells may be one of the best choices as well as coins, stamps, postcards and so on.There are many different kinds of collections. Some collections are souvenirs 移己念品）of a certain place. I once visited a couple who collect masks （面具）every time they go on a trip. One wall of their dining room is covered with traditional masks from South Africa and many other places. When they are on a trip, they look for masks to add to their collections.Some collections are gifts. I know a man who gives his mother a plate made in China every Mother' s Day. He searches （寻找）many stores for weeks unti 1 he finds a plate that he hasn, t bought yet. Now his mother has more than twenty plates.Learning new things can be a main reason for collecting things. I know someone who collects things about wars including uniforms, maps, books, flags and photographs. His collections have helped him learn a lot about army history.Some people collect things because of their value. I used to work with a woman who collected toys. She said some day she would sell her collections and make lots of money.Collections can remind us of great experiences and important people in our life. If you aren, t a collector, why not consider being one? Collections can make our life more meaningful.