4. Summarising: The New Community Library

The New Community Library Quiz

Reading Text:

Title: The New Community Library

The small town of Lestari recently opened a new community library to give residents better access to books and learning resources. The building has two floors. The first floor contains fiction and non-fiction books, as well as a children's reading area with colorful chairs, storybooks, and picture books. The second floor has study tables, computers with internet access, and a meeting room for workshops and discussions.

The library is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Membership is free for all residents. People can borrow up to five books for two weeks. Late returns have a small fine. Every Saturday morning, there is a storytelling session for children, and once a month, the library hosts a book club for adults.

The project was funded by donations from local businesses and a grant from the Ministry of Education. Volunteers help manage the library, organize events, and assist visitors. Residents say the library has become a popular place for learning, meeting friends, and joining activities.

The library also plans to start an English conversation club and a digital literacy program. These programs will help people improve their language skills and learn how to use technology safely. The librarian hopes the library will become a center for community growth and lifelong learning.

Instructions: Please enter your name and class, then answer all questions. You need a score of 70 or higher to pass. Good luck!

Student Information

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the primary purpose of the new community library as described in the text?

a) To generate profit from membership fees and fines. b) To give residents better access to books and learning resources. c) To serve exclusively as a quiet study area for university students. d) To replace the local school's library facilities. e) To showcase rare and historical book collections.

2. How was the project to build the library primarily funded?

a) Through high membership fees collected in advance. b) By a single generous donor from outside the town. c) By donations from local businesses and a grant from the Ministry of Education. d) From the annual budget of the Lestari local government. e) Through a fundraising campaign solely from the residents.

3. According to the text, what is one future plan the library has?

a) To build a third floor for musical performances. b) To start an English conversation club and a digital literacy program. c) To extend its opening hours to 24 hours a day. d) To charge a mandatory membership fee for computer use. e) To focus exclusively on children's programs.

4. What is the rule for borrowing books from the library?

a) Only three books can be borrowed at a time. b) Members can borrow up to five books for two weeks. c) Books can be kept for a month without any fines. d) Only non-fiction books are available for borrowing. e) Borrowing privileges are only for adults.

5. Who helps to manage the library and organize events?

a) Paid professional librarians from the city. b) Only the staff from the Ministry of Education. c) The local business owners who donated. d) Volunteers from the community. e) The members of the adult book club.

Categorization Question

6. Categorize the following features based on which floor of the library they are located.

Categories: A. First Floor | B. Second Floor

1. Study tables

2. Fiction books

3. Computers with internet

4. A children's reading area

5. A meeting room for workshops

Click on each feature, then select the correct category:

A. First Floor B. Second Floor

Multiple Answer Questions (Choose TWO correct answers)

7. Which of the following services or facilities are available on the library's second floor? (Choose TWO correct answers)

a) A children's reading area with colorful chairs b) Study tables c) Fiction and non-fiction books d) Computers with internet access e) A meeting room for workshops

8. What are the stated benefits of the library's future programs? (Choose TWO correct answers)

a) They will teach people how to repair computers. b) They will help people improve their language skills. c) They will generate significant income for the library. d) They will help people learn how to use technology safely. e) They will allow people to borrow more books.

9. According to the text, what do the residents say about the library? (Choose TWO correct answers)

a) It has very limited book choices. b) It has become a popular place for learning. c) It is too crowded for children. d) It is a place for meeting friends. e) The membership fee is too expensive.

10. Which of the following statements about library operations are TRUE? (Choose TWO correct answers)

a) It is open seven days a week. b) There is a small fine for returning books late. c) Storytelling for children is held every Sunday morning. d) Membership is free for all residents. e) The book club for adults meets weekly.