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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #42804 Libraries
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Read the text from a newsletter about the role of public libraries today. Read the text and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.
Public libraries are evolving to meet the needs of the 21st-century community. Beyond lending books, they now offer access to digital resources, online courses, and community workshops. Libraries serve as inclusive spaces for learning, creativity, and collaboration, hosting events that range from coding workshops for children to career counselling sessions for adults. They also provide crucial access to computers and the internet for those who do not have it at home, bridging the digital divide and supporting lifelong learning.

What role do public libraries play in bridging the digital divide, according to the newsletter?

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Option 4: "Providing access to computers and the internet"

Explanation: This option is correct as the text explicitly states that libraries provide crucial access to computers and the internet for those without it at home, which directly supports the role of libraries in bridging the digital divide.

Option 1: "Limiting access to digital resources and online courses"

Explanation: This option contradicts the text, which states that public libraries are evolving to offer access to digital resources and online courses. Therefore, they are not limiting access but expanding it.

Option 2: "Hosting exclusive events for technology experts only"

Explanation: The text describes libraries as inclusive spaces that host a variety of events for the community, not just for technology experts. This option misrepresents the inclusive nature of library events.

Option 3: "Phasing out traditional book lending services"

Explanation: The text does not mention phasing out book lending services; instead, it highlights the evolution of libraries to include more services alongside traditional lending. This option is misleading.

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