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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #36762 Short Library Service
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Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

Transcript:

Whether for escape, enlightenment, or pure joy, books allow us to connect to other places and times. Fortunately for the millions of Americans who have impaired vision or a physical disability, there are braille and talking books from NLS. NLS is the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, part of the Library of Congress. Established in 1931, the organization's mission is to enrich the lives of its patrons by offering them books, magazines, music scores, and other materials in audio and braille at no charge. Unlike traditional audiobooks that are provided at public libraries or sold at retail bookstores, audiobooks offered by NLS are unabridged, extensive and diverse, and are designed specifically for people, who are unable to read regular print.

What does the speaker say about braille and audiobooks?

* Listen to the recording and select the correct answer

Result:

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Option 1: "These were introduced by NLS for visually impaired or physically disabled people."

Explanation: The text clearly states that NLS provides braille and talking books specifically for Americans with impaired vision or physical disabilities. This aligns directly with the main idea of the text, which emphasizes the role of NLS in offering accessible reading materials to those in need.

Option 2: "NLS was founded in 1931 to enrich the life of patrons."

Explanation: While it is true that NLS was established in 1931 and aims to enrich the lives of its patrons, this option does not address the specific focus on braille and audiobooks, which is the main point of the question. Therefore, it lacks the necessary context related to the question.

Option 3: "National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is a part of the Library of Congress."

Explanation: This statement is accurate but does not answer the question regarding braille and audiobooks. It provides a factual detail about NLS's affiliation but fails to connect to the main theme of the text, which is about the services offered to visually impaired individuals.

Option 4: "It was not needed in NLS and was therefore replaced by traditional books."

Explanation: This option contradicts the information in the text. The text emphasizes the importance of braille and audiobooks for those who cannot read regular print, indicating that these services are essential rather than unnecessary. Thus, this statement is false.

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