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● West Town
The Chicago Public Library (CPL) encourages lifelong learning by welcoming all people and offering equal access to information, entertainment and knowledge through materials, programs and events. Each year, Chicago Public Library recommends the Best of the Best, CPL’s selections of the very best books published that year.
● Hours
Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
● Holidays & Closures
All Staff Institute Day: Thursday, April 30, 2020 Closed All Day
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2020 Closed All Day
Independence Day: Saturday, July 4, 2020 Closed All Day
Labor Day: Monday, September 7, 2020 Closed All Day
Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26, 2020 Closed All Day
Christmas: Friday, December 25, 2020 Closed All Day
● Address & Contact
1625 W. Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60622
Phone: (312) 743-0450
Email: westtownchipublib.org
● Get a Library Card
Getting a library card is easy – and it’s free! Please visit any CPL location to fill out an application.
Current, valid ID with name, photo and Chicago address is required.
● Facilities
After-hours book return Bike rack
Computers Meeting room Wi-Fi Parking lot Scanner
● Upcoming Events at West Town
Design Challenge Day
Description: Are you up for a challenge? Drop in and tackle some design challenges using supplies provided by the library. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative submissions.
Suitable for: Kids and Teens
Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Film Screening: The Zookeeper’s Wife (2017)
Description: Join the West Town branch for a screening of The Zookeeper’s Wife. A married couple who work as zoo caretakers help save Jewish people from the Nazi’s Holocaust.
Suitable for: Adults and Teens
Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
1. When can people go and read in Chicago Public Library?
A. 11:00 am
April 29, 2020. B. 2:00 pm, May 25, 2020.
C. 9:00 am, July 5, 2020. D. 6:00 pm, November 26, 2020.
2. What is required for getting a library card?
A. Paying for it in your free time on a yearly basis.
B. Providing a recent photo and an application.
C. Applying on the library’s official website first.
D. Having a valid ID with name, photo and Chicago address.
3. What do we know about Design Challenge Day?
A. It targets adults as their major participants.
B. Participants will compete for prizes.
C. The activity will last for nearly 2 hours.
D. Winners can watch The Zookeeper’s Wife for free.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
本文为应用文。文章是一则芝加哥公共图书馆的告示，提到了图书馆的开放时间、节假日安排情况、借书证的办理要求以及即将举行的活动情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Hours”部分中“Thursday:12:00 pm - 8:00 pm(星期四：中午十二点到下午八点)”可知D选项“2020年11月26日星期四下午6点”不能去看书；“Sunday: Closed(周末：休息)”可知C选项“2020年7月5日星期日上午9点”这个时间不能去看书；根据“Holidays & Closures”部分中“Memorial Day: Monday, May 25,2020(阵亡将士纪念日：2020年5月25日，星期一)”可知B选项“2020年5月25日星期一下午2点”不能去看书。所以人们只有在A选项“2020年4月29日星期三上午11点”这个时间可以去芝加哥公共图书馆读书。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Get a Library Card”部分中“Current, valid ID with name, photo and Chicago address is required.（必须提供包括姓名、照片和芝加哥地址的当前有效身份证件。）”可知，办理借书证需要出示有效身份证件，包括姓名、照片和芝加哥地址。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Design Challenge Day”部分中“Prizes will be awarded for the most creative submissions.（最具创意的作品将获颁奖项。）”可知，“Design Challenge Day”活动中参赛者将就竞争比赛奖品。故选B项。
