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The City Library

A2 (Elementary)Reading

The City Library

Read about a city library and how to use it. An A2 informational reading text with key words and comprehension questions.

The City Library
LevelA2 (Elementary)Words206Reading time2 min

The city library is one of my favourite places. It is a large, quiet building in the centre of town. It opens at nine o’clock in the morning and closes at eight o’clock in the evening, from Monday to Saturday. On Sunday, it is closed.

Inside, there are thousands of books on every subject. There are stories, history books, science books and books for children. There is also a special area with computers, where you can use the internet for free. Many students go there to study because it is quiet and comfortable.

To borrow books, you need a library card. The card is free, but you must bring a photo and your address. You can borrow up to five books for three weeks. If you return a book late, you have to pay a small fine. I go to the library every weekend. I love reading, and the library helps me learn new things without spending money.

Key words
  • library – a place with many books you can read or borrow
  • borrow – to take something and give it back later
  • card – a small piece of plastic or paper with your details
  • fine – money you pay when you break a rule or return something late

Check your understanding

Answer the questions below. You will see instantly if you are right.

1.Where is the city library?
"a large, quiet building in the centre of town."
2.What time does the library close?
"closes at eight o'clock in the evening."
3.Which day is the library closed?
"On Sunday, it is closed."
4.What can you use for free at the library?
"a special area with computers, where you can use the internet for free."
5.What do you need to borrow books?
"To borrow books, you need a library card."
6.How many books can you borrow?
"You can borrow up to five books for three weeks."
7.What happens if you return a book late?
"If you return a book late, you have to pay a small fine."
8.What does "borrow" mean?
To borrow = to take something and give it back later.

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