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书面表达（满分25分）
56.请认真阅读下面有关公告图书馆的文字及相关图表，并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。
Libraries have always been at the heart of the communities they serve. They are accessible and safe spaces, providing access to huge resources of information and knowledge. Libraries have played an important role in helping generations of immigrants, young people, job seekers and readers to lean, stay connected and get ahead in life. Offering access to books, newspaper and, later, computers, they opened up a world of knowledge and ideas for millions of people. The public library transcends national and cultural boundarie—no matter where you are in the world, they are an essential part of creating and maintaining an educated and literate population.
But today, public libraries are at a turning point. The way we access and consume information has changed dramatically in the 21st century, and this presents major challenges and opportunities for public library systems across the world.
The advent of new technologies has changed some of our reading habits. But our need for shared, community-centred spaces to Find information and connect with others is unlikely to change anytime soon.
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According to the two tables, it can be obvious to find the number of public libraries still on the rise with wide range of users, especially among the youth.
There are three main reasons accounting for its popularity: easy access, wide range of knowledge and broader audience. When it comes to the turning points, it is essential to adjust the service and model of transmission with the hope of keeping pace with the times. For one thing, the service of public libraries should be diversified due to a wide range of readers and demand, instead of just borrowing and reading. For example, it can be built into a knowledge, information and communication center. For another, they may optimize the advantages of the Internet to accelerate the influence of public libraries. Libraries are supposed to analyze the specific reader’s interest and reading habit with big data, and push his/ her concerned books or newspapers, providing precising service.
Only when the public libraries continue to upgrade their service and technology, can it enjoy a better popularity.
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