General Training Sample Passage 4

General Training Reading Passage 4 – Public Notice: Library Renovation

Passage:
City Library Renovation Notice

The City Library will undergo renovations from 1 November 2025 to 31 January 2026. During this period, the main reading rooms will be closed, and access to certain collections may be limited. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve facilities and services.

Alternative arrangements have been made:

• The children’s section and digital resources will remain accessible.

• Study rooms in the annex building will be available for library card holders.

• Temporary seating areas will be set up in the lobby for short visits.

Library staff will assist visitors with locating materials, accessing online databases, and answering queries. Please check the library website or notice boards for updates regarding reopening dates and available services.

Questions:

1. The main reading rooms will be closed during renovations.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

2. Access to all collections will remain normal.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

3. The children’s section will stay open.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

4. Study rooms in the annex building are available to all visitors.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

5. Temporary seating areas will be set up in the lobby.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

6. Multiple Choice: How can visitors get updates about services during renovations?
   a) Contacting city hall
   b) Checking the library website or notice boards
   c) Asking local newspapers
   d) Calling the mayor’s office

7. Sentence Completion: Library staff will assist visitors in __________.
   a) preparing meals
   b) locating materials and accessing online databases
   c) booking flights
   d) arranging events

8. Matching Headings (choose correct paragraph heading):

   • Paragraph 1:

   • Paragraph 2:

   • Paragraph 3:

9. Multiple Choice: The purpose of this notice is to:
   a) Inform visitors about renovations and alternative arrangements
   b) Promote new library books
   c) Announce library membership fees
   d) Organize a reading competition

10. True/False/Not Given: The renovations will finish before the end of December 2025.

Answer Key:

1. True

2. False

3. True

4. False

5. True

6. b) Checking the library website or notice boards

7. b) locating materials and accessing online databases

8. Paragraph 1 – Renovation dates and closures
   Paragraph 2 – Alternative arrangements
   Paragraph 3 – Staff assistance and updates

9. a) Inform visitors about renovations and alternative arrangements

10. False