Public libraries across the country have seen a 40% increase in visits over the past decade, despite predictions that digital technology would make them obsolete. Modern libraries now offer computer training, career workshops, and community meeting spaces alongside traditional book lending. Librarians report that their busiest times are often in the evening when families visit together.
The passage suggests that
libraries have stopped lending books entirely
libraries remain relevant by adapting to community needs
digital technology has had no impact on libraries
library visits have decreased significantly
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. Libraries thrive by offering new services alongside traditional ones.
- Context clues: Visits increased despite predictions of obsolescence; libraries offer new services.
- Meaning: Expanding services to meet current needs explains continued relevance.
- Verify: Computer training, workshops, and meeting spaces show adaptation.
💡 Strategy: When an institution survives despite predictions of decline, look for how it adapted.
Choice A is incorrect because book lending continues "alongside" new services. Choice C is incorrect because libraries adapted TO digital technology by offering computer training. Choice D is incorrect because visits increased by 40%.