题型:阅读选择 题类: 难易度:普通
浙江省杭州市滨江区2024年中考英语一模试卷
Many libraries charge a late fee(费用). If you return a book after a certain date, you pay a fine. But this might be changing. For public libraries, anyway. Some say these fees stop some people from using the library. And the point of libraries is to make books available. So we asked our readers what they think about late fees. Keep them? Or stop them? Here's what two kids bad to say.
☑ Do you use the library?
☑ Have you had to pay for returning a book late?
Fiona Sheehy, 9, NY | Libraries should charge late fees. Do you enjoy the library? You can discover new books there. But you might not get a chance if kids don't return them. Paying a fee will teach kids to be responsible. This will help when they get older and have a job. Some borrowers return books late. The money can be used to make the library a better place. So late fees are a must. |
Aiden Robinson, 10, CA | Libraries should not charge late fees. Some people just need time to finish the book. Late fees at some libraries have reached $50 for a couple of books. Many kids can't afford that, And a late fee doesn't make people more responsible. What works is sending reminders. Or libraries can provide more overnight service for book return. I learned from the news that this helped in Brooklyn, New York. |
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