Making Connections: Hunger for Books + The Low Tech Appeal of...

1) The author uses descriptive examples in paragraph 4 to —

• A. emphasize that libraries contain many types of books

• B. differentiate between childhood expectations and adult experiences

• C. illustrate the power that books have to expand the imagination

• D. reflect on the ways that libraries have changed over the years

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D.6(A)

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2) The author uses similes at the end of paragraph 3 to highlight —

• F. that common things can be taken for granted

• G. the various ways that language affects people

• H. the impact of childhood memories on learning

• J. how children’s books affected the author

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D.6(A)

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3) How does paragraph 6 contribute to the author’s message?

• A. It presents his argument for replacing libraries with modern technology.

• B. It offers a solution to the problem of books becoming outdated.

• C. It details the advantages of books to support his belief about their value.

• D. It explores whether the best source of knowledge is the Internet or libraries.

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D.2 Fig. 19(B)

4) What is the author’s tone in this essay?

• F. Determined

• G. Passionate

• H. Remorseful

• J. Humorous

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D.6 Fig. 19(B)

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5) Paragraph 7 highlights the author’s message by suggesting that books —

• A. will eventually be replaced by other media

• B. offer something deeper than other forms of entertainment

• C. are more appealing to people with academic backgrounds

• D. provide people with knowledge not available elsewhere

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D.2 Fig. 19(B)

6) Which word from paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to “weak”?

• F. subtle

• G. impenetrable

• H. sustained

• J. vulnerable

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D.1(B)

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7. Read this sentence from paragraph 5.

The author uses a metaphor in this sentence to —

• A. describe the welcoming architecture and practical layout of libraries

• B. highlight the way libraries continually update their collections

• C. emphasize the role libraries play in collecting and sharing information

• D. show the way libraries encourage patrons to learn in different ways

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D.6(A)

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In paragraph 12, people who act in altruistic ways are —

• F. selfless

• G. persistent

• H. resourceful

• J. dignified

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D.1(B)

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9) By discussing the various people who use Little Free Libraries, the author —

• A. emphasizes the international appeal of Little Free Libraries

• B. presents opinions that contradict her own

• C. provides support from researchers who have studied Little Free Libraries

• D. clarifies the meanings of terms she uses

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D.9(C)

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10) In cultures around the world, the Little Free Libraries are —

• F. replacing brick-and-mortar libraries

• G. influencing people in positive ways

• H. stocked with books from large libraries

• J. supported by local governments

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D.9(C)

The Low-Tech Appeal of Little Free Libraries