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Lesson Info
In this lesson:
- Look First Use the image to start talking about the topic.
- Words You Need Useful words and meanings before reading.
- Read and Listen Read the text and follow the audio.
- Understand It Check understanding with questions about the text.
- Steps Put the steps in the correct order.
- Chunks Meaning Match key phrases to their meanings.
- Chunks Repeat Repeat useful language patterns from the lesson.
- Use It Use the new language to speak or write.
- Answers Answer key for the printed tasks.
What Can You Do at a Library?
Start Here
Look First
- What can you see in the library?
- What are the people doing?
- Why do people go to this place?
Before You Read
Words You Need
Learn
Read and Listen
Play the audio while you read, or listen after you read.
A library is a place where people can read, study, and find information. Many libraries have books, magazines, computers, and quiet places to sit. People go to libraries because they want to learn, work, or enjoy a story.
At a library, people can choose a book from a shelf. They can read it there, or they can borrow it and take it home. Many libraries ask people to get a library card or make an account before they borrow books.
When people borrow a book, they need to return it later. They should bring it back on time, so other people can read it too. If they cannot find a book, they can ask a librarian for help.
Libraries are also places for quiet work. Some people study there. Some people use computers. Some people join small classes or story times. People can visit alone, with friends, or with a class. In most libraries, people should speak quietly, take care of books, and return books on time.
Quick Check
Understand It
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People can read and study at a library.
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People can keep library books forever.
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Some libraries have computers and online services.
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Who can help people find books?
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What should people usually do in a library?
Order
Steps
Put the library steps in order (1-4).
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Return the book on time.
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Get a library card or make an account.
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Borrow the book.
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Choose a book.
Build
Chunks
Meaning
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borrow a book
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return the book
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ask for help
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read quietly
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on time
Repeat
Listen and Repeat. Hide the text and try again.
Now Try
Use It
Talk or write about libraries.
Answers
Understand It:
- True
- False
- True
- a librarian
- be quiet
Steps:
- Get a library card or make an account.
- Choose a book.
- Borrow the book.
- Return the book on time.
Chunks: Meaning:
- borrow a book: take a book home for some time
- return the book: bring the book back
- ask for help: talk to a library worker
- read quietly: read without making noise
- on time: not late
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