Passage and questions
Many city libraries now lend more than books. Some provide tools, musical instruments or short workshops. Supporters say this broadens access to resources that households may use only occasionally. Critics question whether already-stretched staff can maintain specialist collections safely. The strongest programmes tend to begin with a small, locally chosen range and expand after reviewing demand.
1. What is the paragraph mainly about? 2. Why do supporters value these programmes? 3. What concern do critics raise? 4. What approach is associated with stronger programmes?
Answers and review
1. Libraries lending resources beyond books and the practical debate around doing so. 2. They broaden access to items people may need only occasionally. 3. Staff capacity and safe maintenance. 4. Starting small, choosing locally and expanding after reviewing demand.
If an answer was wrong, mark whether the problem was vocabulary, reading scope or overlooking a contrast word such as critics.
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