Lily的Scalers Talk第八轮新概念朗读持续力训练Da

L59-3: Collecting

Whatever it consists of, stamps, records, first editions of books, china, glass, antique furniture, pictures, model cars, stuffed birds, toy animals, 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 also other benefits. One wants to meet like- minded collectors, to get advice, to compare notes, to exchange articles, to show off the latest find. So one's circle of friends grows. Soon the hobby leads to travel, perhaps to a meeting in another town, possibly a trip abroad in search of a rare specimen, for collectors are not confined to any one country. Over the years, one may well become an authority on one's hobby and will very probably be asked to give informal talks to little gatherings and then, if successful, to larger audiences. In this way self-confidence grows, first from mastering a subject, then from being able to talk about it. Collecting, by occupying spare time so constructively, makes a person contented, with no time for boredom.

consist /kənˈsɪst/  包括;在于;由…组成;

first edition of book  头版书籍

antique /ænˈtiːk/ 古董;古玩;文物;古物

stuff  制作动物标本

verify  /ˈverɪfaɪ/  查证、核实

reference /ˈrefrəns/ 参考，参照，查阅;

bearing  关系、联系，关系;影响;

have some bearing on it  与它有关

like-minded  志趣相投的

compare notes  交换意见;交流情况

specimen  /ˈspesɪmən/  标本，样品;

confine /kənˈfaɪn/  限制;限定;监禁;禁闭

audience  /ˈɑːdiəns/  观众;

constructive /kənˈstrʌktɪv/ 建设性的;有助益的;积极的

contented /kənˈtentɪd/  满足;知足;满意

boredom /ˈbɔːrdəm/  厌烦;厌倦;无聊