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图书馆办卡Getting a Library Card

去当地公共图书馆办理借书卡 This scene includes 18 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 图书管理员.

Daily Life · 日常生活18 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

Dialogue Preview · 对话预览

Basic Sign-up · 基本办卡

basic
You

Hi, I'd like to get a library card. I just moved to the area.

你好,我想办个借书卡。我刚搬到这边。

Welcome! All you need is a photo ID and proof of address — like a utility bill or lease agreement.

欢迎!只需要带照片的证件和地址证明——比如水电费账单或租约。

💡 美国公共图书馆对本地居民免费,只需证明你住在该区域。

You

I have my passport and my lease. Will those work?

我有护照和租约。可以吗?

Perfect. Just fill out this application form with your name, address, and contact info. It'll only take a minute.

可以的。填一下这张申请表,写上姓名、地址和联系方式。一分钟就好。

You

Done. Is there an annual fee?

填好了。有年费吗?

No, the library card is completely free for residents. You can borrow up to 20 items at a time, and most materials have a three-week loan period.

没有,居民办卡完全免费。一次最多借20件,大多数资料借期三周。

You

What about late fees?

逾期有罚款吗?

We actually went fine-free last year! But if you lose a book, you'll need to pay the replacement cost. Here's your card — you're all set!

我们去年取消罚款了!但如果丢了书,需要付替换费用。这是你的卡——办好了!

You

That's great! Thank you so much.

太好了!非常感谢。

Using Digital Resources · 数字资源使用

intermediate
You

I heard the library has free access to e-books and audiobooks. How does that work?

我听说图书馆有免费的电子书和有声书。怎么用?

Yes! We partner with Libby and Hoopla. Just download the app, sign in with your library card number, and you can borrow e-books and audiobooks right on your phone.

是的!我们和Libby以及Hoopla合作。下载App,用借书卡号登录,就能在手机上借电子书和有声书了。

You

That's convenient. Do you also have free Wi-Fi here?

好方便。这里有免费Wi-Fi吗?

Yes, free Wi-Fi throughout the building. We also have public computers you can use for up to two hours per session. And we offer free printing — 15 pages a day in black and white.

有的,整栋楼都有免费Wi-Fi。还有公共电脑,每次可用两小时。还提供免费打印——每天15页黑白。

You

Do you have any study rooms I can reserve?

有可以预约的自习室吗?

We have four study rooms. You can reserve them online for up to two hours. They're first-come, first-served if not reserved.

有四个自习室。可以在线预约,最多两小时。没人预约的话先到先得。

You

One more thing — do you have any language-learning resources?

还有一个问题——有语言学习资源吗?

Absolutely. We have free access to Mango Languages with your card. And there's an ESL conversation group that meets here every Tuesday evening.

当然有。用卡可以免费使用Mango Languages。每周二晚上这里还有ESL英语会话小组。

You

That's amazing. This library has so much to offer.

太棒了。这个图书馆资源真丰富。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

photo ID

带照片的证件

proof of address

地址证明

lease agreement

租约

application form

申请表

contact info

联系方式

loan period

借阅期

residents

居民

fine-free

免罚款

replacement cost

替换费用

partner with

合作

sign in

登录

library card number

借书卡号

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 美国公共图书馆对本地居民免费,只需证明你住在该区域。

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Role-play · 角色扮演

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "getting a library card" in English?
You can start with: "Hi, I'd like to get a library card. I just moved to the area." (你好,我想办个借书卡。我刚搬到这边。).
What will staff/locals say to you during "getting a library card"?
You may hear: "Welcome! All you need is a photo ID and proof of address — like a utility bill or lease agreement." (欢迎!只需要带照片的证件和地址证明——比如水电费账单或租约。).
How many English phrases are in this "Getting a Library Card" scene?
This scene contains 18 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering basic sign-up, using digital resources.
Are there cultural tips for "getting a library card" in English-speaking countries?
美国公共图书馆对本地居民免费,只需证明你住在该区域。

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