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2. a. You are going to read an article about a collector. What do you think she collects? Why could she be called an enthusiastic collector?

b. Read the article and check your guesses.

In October 2021, Tracey Nicol-Lewis, a woman from Wales, U.K., was recognised by Guinness World Records for having both the largest Harry Potter collection and the largest collection of Wizarding Worlds memorabilia. According to the British news agency South West News Service she has 6,300 items related to J.K. Rowling’s fictional world. Among them one can find a collection of 47 magical wands, special edition books and their spin-offs from different countries, LEGO sets to create the wizarding universe, limited edition Firebolt sneakers, soft toys, keychains, illustrations and at least 127 action figures.

The super fan started buying Harry Potter items in 2002, just after the birth of her son, and never stopped since. Her first collectible item was a chocolate frog from her local corner shop. By 2006, her collection had grown up to 100 items. In fact, her collection became so large that the family had to buy a bigger house to make room for all the magic. Now they live in a huge house that used to be a pub, and Tracey has three rooms dedicated to her collection and is thinking of turning the house into a museum.

Nicol-Lewis told SWNS that the world of Harry Potter helped her cope with the death of her first husband, Simon, who died in 2005. Before his death, he pre-ordered Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire for her, and it arrived weeks after he died. “Harry Potter is a magical world that you can use to escape into, and that is what I did.”

Aside from collecting Harry Potter memorabilia, Nicol-Lewis also enjoys Harry Potter cosplay and attends events to meet other fans. In 2020, she was married to her second husband, Martin, in a Harry Potter-themed wedding in Florida. Her dress was red and gold – the Gryffindor house colours with a wedding cake topped with a golden snitch and magic wand.

Martin’s 11-year-old son loves the collection and probably feels like he’s already going to school at Hogwarts. Martin himself may not be the biggest Harry Potter fan, but it was he who came up with the idea for Tracey to enter into Guinness World Records.

Nicol-Lewis hasn’t had her collection valued, but she thinks she spends on average £100 every month on new items. She says that looking at and rearranging her collection is her ‘happy place’ and all the items have memories attached to them.

Tracey is proud to be the new record holder, but for her the most important thing that came from Harry Potter is all the friends she’s made along the way – that is what truly makes it special. Tracey now hopes her story encourages others to pursue their passion. “Be your own person, don’t follow everyone else, follow your dreams,” she adds.

c. Read the article again and answer the questions.

1. How large is Tracey’s collection? 2. For how many years had she been collecting before she got the title? 3. Why did the family have to move? 4. Why does Tracey’s collection have an emotional value for her? 5. What’s the family’s attitude to Tracey’s passion? 6. What advice does Tracey give?

c. Прочитайте статью ещё раз и ответьте на вопросы.

1. Насколько велика коллекция Трейси?

2. Сколько лет она собирала коллекцию, прежде чем получить титул?

3. Почему семье пришлось переехать?

4. Почему коллекция Трейси имеет для неё эмоциональную ценность?

5. Каково отношение семьи к увлечению Трейси?

6. Какой совет даёт Трейси?

Ответ:

1. Tracey's collection has 6,300 items.

2. She had been collecting for 19 years before she got the title.

3. The family had to move because her collection became so large that they needed a bigger house to make room for it.

4. It has an emotional value because it helped her cope with the death of her first husband, and all the items have memories attached to them.

5. Her family is supportive. Her second husband, Martin, came up with the idea for her to enter into Guinness World Records, and his son loves the collection.

6. She gives the advice: "Be your own person, don’t follow everyone else, follow your dreams."

Перевод:

1. В коллекции Трейси 6300 предметов.

2. Она коллекционировала 19 лет, прежде чем получить титул.

3. Семье пришлось переехать, потому что её коллекция стала настолько большой, что им понадобился дом побольше, чтобы найти для неё место.

4. Она имеет эмоциональную ценность, потому что помогла ей справиться со смертью первого мужа, и со всеми предметами у неё связаны воспоминания.

5. Её семья её поддерживает. Её второму мужу, Мартину, пришла в голову идея подать её кандидатуру в Книгу рекордов Гиннесса, а его сын в восторге от коллекции.

6. Она даёт такой совет: «Будьте собой, не следуйте за всеми, идите за своей мечтой».