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LIFE-SKILLS ENGLISH FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS: AT THE LIBRARY



VOCABULARY BUILDER:

To check out a book = To borrow a book from the library

Overdue = A book (or some other item) that has not been returned on time to the library

Branch = Location; a library usually has multiple branches in a city

Library card = A card that entitles you to borrow books from the library

Shelves = Where the books are located



EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST
Remember to choose the most natural-sounding answer.

1. Can you tell me where I can ____________ this book?
  find
  to find
  finding

2. What do I need to _____________ the computer?
  utilize
  use
  exploit

3. Do you have any books by this _____________?
  author/writer
  fiction
  non-fiction

4. ______________ books tell stories that really happened.
  Fiction
  Non-fiction
  Author

5. That book is ______________ . = We can't find that book.
  lacking
  absent
  missing

6. Can I ________________ my old books to the library?
  pledge
  present
  donate

7. I can't _________________ to my account.
  log in
  lead in
  come in

8. I'd like to _____________ for a library card.
  sign on
  sign up
  sign

9. This is the only _____________ that I have.
  identity
  identify
  identification

10. Can I return this book at another _____________ of the library?
  branch
  leaf
  twig

CHECK ANSWERS
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THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:

That booked is checked out. = Someone has borrowed that book.

You library card has expired. = Your library card is no longer valid.

Your library card is not transferable. = Your library card cannot be used by another person.

You have overdue fines on your card. = You owe money for books that you have returned late.

Ther system is down. = We can't access information because the computer network is not working.





TRY ALL OF OUR PRACTICE TESTS FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS:

At the pharmacy
Talking to the doctor
At the vet
Health care/health insurance
Talking to the landlord
At the post office
Talking to the plumber
Getting a mobile phone (cellphone)
At the library
At the airport
Talking to the dentist
Talking to the police
Renting an apartment
Public transportation
Arranging utilities (electricity, etc.)
Getting a driver's license
Daycare 1
Daycare 2
Child care emergency
Buying a car
Talking about mental health/emotional problems
At the bank
Talking to immigration officers 1
Talking to immigration officers 2

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