ESLPodcast 55 - A Trip to the Library

Question 1

a newspaper that contains mainly local news

Answer 1

I read in the …… that a new public library had just opened two weeks ago in my neighborhood. I wanted to check it out.

Question 2

To examine, inspect, look at closely, ogle; to investigate.

Answer 2

I read in the local paper that a new public library had just opened two weeks ago in my neighborhood. I wanted to …….

He was hanging out at the beach, checking out the young women in bikinis.
He checked out the rumor, and managed to verify that it was true.
Check it out! Best prices in town.
Check this out! They just arrested the Mayor!

Question 3

рабочие часы учреждения

Answer 3

I read in the local paper that a new public library had just opened two weeks ago in my neighborhood. I wanted to check it out. But first, I called the library to check the ….. The librarian told me that they were open Monday through Saturday from 10 to 6 so I decided to see the new library for myself.

Question 4

To withdraw (an item), as from a library, and have the withdrawal recorded

Answer 4

There was a pretty good collection in both of these areas. I wanted to see if they had a book I’ve been wanting to read so I went over to the computer to check the online catalogue. As it turns out, they had one copy and it had not been …… I wrote down the call number and went to the stacks. I found it right away.

Question 5

An identification number, usually consisting of a combination of numbers and characters, used to identify and locate materials within a library

Answer 5

There was a pretty good collection in both of these areas. I wanted to see if they had a book I’ve been wanting to read so I went over to the computer to check the online catalogue. As it turns out, they had one copy and it had not been checked out. I wrote down the ……..and went to the stacks. I found it right away.

Question 6

Very soon; quickly; immediately

Answer 6

There was a pretty good collection in both of these areas. I wanted to see if they had a book I’ve been wanting to read so I went over to the computer to check the online catalogue. As it turns out, they had one copy and it had not been checked out. I wrote down the call number and went to the stacks. I found it …….

This item is urgent, so please start on it right away.

Question 7

период на который можно взять книгу

Answer 7

I had my book and I was all set. I stood in line and waited to check my book out. The library clerk said, “Next please,” and I stepped up to the counter. I asked her what the …. was for the book. She told me that the due date was three weeks from today. I

loan period

Question 8

три недели с сегодняшнего дня

Answer 8

I had my book and I was all set. I stood in line and waited to check my book out. The library clerk said, “Next please,” and I stepped up to the counter. I asked her what the loan period was for the book. She told me that the due date was ……… I

three weeks from today

Question 9

абонемент в библиотеке

Answer 9

had my book and I was all set. I stood in line and waited to check my book out. The library clerk said, “Next please,” and I stepped up to the counter. I asked her what the loan period was for the book. She told me that the due date was three weeks from today. I gave her my …. She scanned the bar code on my book and stamped the due date on the back of it. It was quick and easy. I was so glad to have a nice new library so close to home.

library card.