HOBBIESTEST 1 MARK THE LETTER A, B, C OR D TO INDICATE THE WORD WHOSE...

30. It was Tom ___________ to help us.

A. comes B. who comes C. to come D. that came

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the

questions from 31 to 35

Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects, such as envelopes or

packages with stamps on them. It is one of the world’s most popular hobbies, with estimates of the number of

collectors ranging up to 20 million in the United States alone.

Many casual collectors enjoy accumulating stamps without worrying about the tiny details, but the creation

of a large or comprehensive collection generally requires some philatelic knowledge. This is especially important

for those who intend to spend large amounts for stamps.

Stamp collectors are an important source of revenue for some small countries that create limited runs of

elaborate stamps designed mainly to be bought by stamp collectors. The stamps produced by these countries far

exceed the postal needs of the countries.

Some collectors, observing the generally rising prices of rare stamps, have taken to Philatelic Investment.

Rare stamps are among the most portable of tangible investments, and are easy to store. They offer an attractive

alternative to art, other collectible investments, and precious metals.