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You'll hear three library employees — Ellen, Jane, and Seth — discuss a proposed Saturday Reading Hour.

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1What are the people discussing?
Aa new idea
Ba staffing problem
Ca budget cut
Da new book
2Why does Jane only briefly describe what happens at Storytime?
AThey haven't decided yet.
BThe others already know.
CShe is not sure herself.
DIt would take too long otherwise.
3What do Ellen and Jane agree about?
Asetting a minimum reading level
Bno refreshments at the Reading Hour
Cdividing the groups into three
Dbarring complete beginners
4Why does Ellen, the speaker on the left, suggest several groups?
Ato involve more student volunteers as leaders
Bto keep meetings shorter
Cto favour certain reading interests
Dto accommodate different reading levels
5Who suggests adding an advanced circle for work or study?
ASeth, the speaker on the right
BEllen, the speaker on the left
CJane, the speaker in the middle
Da student volunteer
6Why does Ellen mention workload?
AShe is worried about the budget.
BShe wants to hire another librarian.
CShe wants to hire a student volunteer.
DShe is worried about staff burnout.
7Why does Seth, the speaker on the right, mention news articles?
AHe thinks they would look good on the flyer.
BHe thinks they are more suited to women.
CHe thinks they may be too hard for beginners.
DHe thinks they are at the right level for everyone.
8How does the meeting end?
AThey divide up the tasks.
BThey decide to think it over.
CThey decide not to proceed.
DThey take it to the Board.
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