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SMART Prep | Quick Question 210657

The city library has installed a new robot display in its children’s area. The robot can move along a marked path and answer simple questions on a screen. In a newsletter, a librarian said the display was “the most exciting addition” to the library this year. She also noted that the robot is designed to encourage younger students to read and explore information books. The display will be open during library hours, and staff will supervise every session. Some visitors think the robot makes the library more modern, while others prefer the quiet reading spaces.

Which statement is a fact from the passage?

  

Did You Know?

What is a common Kiwi habit that might surprise visitors?
Many Kiwis love to walk around without shoes, even in shops!

Vocabulary

Click on the words in the article. See if you can find them all.
  • paddock A field where farm animals graze. Sheep often graze in the paddock.
  • long drop An outdoor toilet, usually simple and basic. We used the long drop while camping.
  • quirky Unusual or different in a fun way. His quirky hat made everyone smile.
  • Thinking Question

    How do you think walking barefoot affects how Kiwis feel about nature?

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