Two notices, different limits
An original Italian reading exercise supplies two library notices. The first says: „La sede principale resterà chiusa sabato per lavori. I libri si possono restituire venerdì fino alle 18. Il servizio digitale rimane disponibile.“ The second says: „La sala Nord apre sabato dalle 10 alle 13, solo per ritirare libri prenotati. Quel giorno non si effettuano nuove iscrizioni.“ Giulia wants to collect a reserved novel and apply for her first library card on Saturday. One friend thinks every library service is closed; another assumes an open branch must provide all ordinary services. The task asks the learner to test both statements against the supplied Italian, not against general library practice. These are fictional conditions for a language exercise. No fee, legal entitlement or alternative appointment is established beyond the wording of the notices.
1. Which activity is supported on Saturday?
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Collecting a reserved book at the North room is supported within the stated hours, subject to any actual collection conditions. A new registration is explicitly unavailable there that day. The main-building closure does not eliminate the separately stated digital service.
2. Which Italian words prevent the two overgeneralizations?
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Sede principale limits the location of closure. Solo restricts what the open room provides. Non si effettuano nuove iscrizioni explicitly excludes registration. Opening hours alone do not establish access to every service.