Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gaps.
A collection has to be cared for and stored, and those tasks train a child to be (8) _______ and orderly. The entertainment value of a growing collection (9) _______ immeasurable because sorting and admiring a collection is a source (10) _______ great pleasure for a child. One day he arranges them (11) _______ color; another day he sorts them by type.
Labeling or arranging the items in a collection requires research and critical thinking. Once a collection reaches (12) _______ certain size, jumbling all of the items in a shoe box is not practical. A true collection should be showcased in some way – album, display boxes, or card files. Choosing (13) _______ to arrange a collection is good for a child’s (14) _______ skills.
Collections (15) _______ actually foster healthy relationships. When your child knows how (16) _______ collect a certain object, family and friends help the collection along by bringing back small gifts (17) _______ their own travels. The new item in his collection them becomes a reminder of that special friend or family member who was so thoughtful towards him.
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