Joining the library

Everyday English Conversations

A printable worksheet for conversation-based English lessons.

Difficulty: Intermediate B1

PDF: Joining the library

Warm-up

Have you ever joined a library? (Yes, I have. I joined...)

Vocabulary Match

register •• evidence
borrow •• sign up
proof •• take
period •• time
renew •• extend
residence •• address

Vocabulary Answers

registersign up
borrowtake
proofevidence
periodtime
renewextend
residenceaddress

Conversation

Fill in the blanks with words from above.

Yuki visits the library to join as a new member. The librarian helps her register and explains how she can borrow books.
Librarian:Good morning. Can I help you with something?
Yuki:Yes, I just moved here from Japan. I'd like to join the library.
Librarian:Welcome! Do you have ________ of address and some ID?
Yuki:Yes, I have my ________ card and a letter from my school.
Librarian:Perfect. I'll just ________ you. It only takes a few minutes.
Yuki:Thank you. Can I ________ books today?
Librarian:Yes. Once you get your card, you can borrow up to ten books.
Yuki:That's great. Do I need to return them in two weeks?
Librarian:Yes, the loan ________ is two weeks, but you can ________ online if you need more time.
Yuki:Thank you very much. I'm looking forward to using the library!
Librarian:Good morning. Can I help you with something?
Yuki:Yes, I just moved here from Japan. I'd like to join the library.
Librarian:Welcome! Do you have proof of address and some ID?
Yuki:Yes, I have my residence card and a letter from my school.
Librarian:Perfect. I'll just register you. It only takes a few minutes.
Yuki:Thank you. Can I borrow books today?
Librarian:Yes. Once you get your card, you can borrow up to ten books.
Yuki:That's great. Do I need to return them in two weeks?
Librarian:Yes, the loan period is two weeks, but you can renew online if you need more time.
Yuki:Thank you very much. I'm looking forward to using the library!

Quiz

  1. What would Yuki like to do?
  2. What does Yuki need to show to join the library?
  3. How many books can Yuki borrow at once?
  4. How long is the loan period for books?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. She'd like to join the library.
  2. Proof of address and some ID.
  3. Up to ten books.
  4. Two weeks.

True or False

  1. Yuki can borrow books before getting her library card. T F
  2. The librarian says the loan period is three weeks. T F
  3. Yuki has a letter from her school. T F

True or False Answers

  1. False
  2. False
  3. True

Discussion

  1. Do you like visiting libraries? Why or why not?
  2. How often do you go to the library?
  3. What types of books do you enjoy reading?
  4. What is your favourite place to read a book?
  5. Have you ever lost a library book? What happened?

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