IELTS Reading main_idea Practice
What is the author's overall conclusion about the future of public libraries?
Question type: multiple choice · Difficulty: beginner
- A. A. They will soon be replaced entirely by online services.
- B. B. They must stop lending physical books to survive.
- C. C. They have become more important by adapting to new community needs.
- D. D. Their main role will be to preserve historical documents.
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The final paragraph (G) summarizes the author's view: 'rather than being made irrelevant by the internet, public libraries have redefined their purpose to become more essential than ever.' This supports the idea that they have become more important through adaptation.