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EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST
Choose the most natural-sounding answer to complete each sentence.
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
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
Choose the most natural-sounding answer to complete each sentence.
1. Can you tell me where I can ____________ this book?
Correct answer: find
2. What do I need to _____________ the computer?
Correct answer: use
3. Do you have any books by this _____________?
Correct answer: author/writer
4. ______________ books tell stories that really happened.
Correct answer: Non-fiction
5. That book is ______________ . = We can't find that book.
Correct answer: missing
6. Can I ________________ my old books to the library?
Correct answer: donate
7. I can't _________________ to my account.
Correct answer: log in
8. I'd like to _____________ for a library card.
Correct answer: sign up
9. This is the only _____________ that I have.
Correct answer: identification
10. Can I return this book at another _____________ of the library?
Correct answer: branch
THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:
That book is checked out. = Someone has borrowed that book.
Your 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 = Your library card is no longer valid.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.
The system is down. = We can't access information because the computer network is not working.
That book is checked out. = Someone has borrowed that book.
Your 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 = Your library card is no longer valid.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.
The system is down. = We can't access information because the computer network is not working.
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