Matching paragraph information question in IELTS reading requires strong skills of paraphrasing. This lesson will help you understand the need to paraphrase the sentences given before you try to locate the information in the paragraphs. It’s a good lesson for both GT and academic students, even though the level of this reading is more similar to the GT test. This is an easy practice lesson to help you get started with matching paragraph information questions.

Hobbies for Elderly Parents

A. Card Making

This has become an increasingly popular hobby, as it’s very easy to start and cards can be as simple or complicated as skills allow. Designs can be from templates or completely unique to the person making them. Best of all, it’s a beautiful form of communication with an added personal touch. All family members will relish receiving these personalised cards from someone they love.

B. Art

This can be done at your parent’s home, or in a local art class. It can be painting, drawing, sculpture, or pottery. It does not matter how skilled your parent is, as there are opportunities for all levels. Just give it a go. The creative process is very absorbing and rewarding and it is a great way for your elderly relative to meet new people.

C. Getting Online

If your aging parent likes the look of new technology, but has never learned how to use it, the internet is very easy once someone has shown them how. It opens up a whole new world of information and they will be able to keep in touch easily with children and grandchildren via email, apps, groups and many more exciting options.

D. Playing Cards

What a great way to socialise and have fun at the same time. Playing cards helps keep your brain sharp by remembering strategies and keeping up the cards already played. These games are played in a group and your parent will be paired with another player. This is a great way to form lasting bonds with other elderly people.

E Dance

This is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening. The dance sessions are run by a professional dancer who also have experience in teaching elderly people. This is a chance for them to experience dances from their youth with other likeminded people. And it’s never too late to bring a bit of spice and romance into someone’s life through dance.

Questions 1-6: 
Which paragraph contains the following information? Write the correct letter (A-E) as your answer. Each letter may be used more than once.

1. Offering new methods of communication.
2. It’s good to bring the past to life.
3. Keeping mentally astute helps elderly people.
4. Tapping into one’s inventiveness through various forms.
5. It might be possible to find a life partner.
6. Individualised ways to send tell someone you are thinking of them.

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