Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 37. Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference. The word library comes from liber, the Latin word for “book”. (33)______, library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 37.
Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference. The word library comes from liber, the Latin word for “book”. (33)______, library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, but also audio-visual and online databases. In addition to maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites.
The central mission of a library is to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to (34) ______ generations. Libraries are an essential link in this communication between the past, present, and future. Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries ensure (35) ______ the record is preserved and made available for later use.
People use library resources to gain information about personal interests or to obtain recreational materials such as films and novels. Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom experiences, to learn (36) ______ in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study habits. Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues. One of the most valued of all cultural institutions, the library (37) ______ information and services that are essential to learning and progress.
Điền vào ô 36
A. abilities
B. skills
C. talents
D. capacities
II/ Make questions:
1) The library is free and open to all the pupils and teaching staff.
=>Whom is the library free and open to?
2) A large collection of books is kept for reading of reference.
=>What is a large collection kept for?
3) Various books of fiction and non-fiction are kept on the shelves.
=>WHere are Various books of fiction and non-fiction kept ?
4) Mrs. Green helps the readers to use the card catalogue.
=>Why does Mrs. Green help the readers ?
5) I often go to school library every Saturday.
=>How often do you often go to school library?
6) They went to school by bus yesterday.
=>When did they go to school by bus?
7) It was very hot last month.
=>When was it very hot?
8) I saw an accident when I was waiting for Mary.
=>When did you an accident?
9) My parents usually go to work at half past six.
=>What time do your parents usually go to work?
10) John won't go to my birthday party because he is busy.
=>Why won't John go to your birthday party?
III/Passive voice:
1) People say that he is very intelligent.
=>He is said to be very intelligent.
2) He said that he would return the book to me next week.
=>He was said to return the book to me next week.
3) They are setting up a new theatre.
=>a new theatre is being set up
4) Who wrote 'Gulliver's Travels'?
=>Who was Gulliver's Travels' written by?
5) No one s reading that book.
=>that book s being read
6) Did you give Lan an English-Vietnamese dictionary on her birthday?
=>Was Lan given an English-Vietnamese dictionary on her birthday?
7) I have seen that play three times.
=> that play has been seen by me three times.
8) You must give more care to your work.
=>More care must be given to your work.
9) Farmers cut rice during the harvest.
=>rice are cut during the harvest.
10) The factory is producing more and more pollution.
=>more and more pollution is being produced by the factory