Two library notices with different restrictions
An original Russian comprehension exercise provides two notices. The first says: «В субботу главное здание библиотеки закрыто на ремонт. Вернуть книги можно в пятницу до 18 часов. Электронная библиотека работает». The second adds: «Северный филиал открыт в субботу с 10 до 13 часов только для выдачи заранее заказанных книг. Новых читателей в этот день не записывают». Анна wants to collect an already reserved novel and register for her first card on Saturday. One friend thinks every service is closed, while another assumes the open branch offers all ordinary services. The task asks the learner to test both interpretations against the actual Russian conditions. The notices are fictional language materials and establish no general legal entitlement, fee or alternative appointment beyond their wording. The reader must preserve place, time and scope instead of relying on a familiar library routine.
1. Which planned activity is supported on Saturday?
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Collection of an already reserved book is supported at the North branch during its stated hours, subject to any actual collection requirements. New-reader registration is explicitly unavailable there that day. The separate electronic service remains available according to the first notice.
2. Which words prevent the two generalizations?
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Главное здание limits the closure’s location; только limits the open branch’s services. Новых читателей не записывают explicitly excludes registration. An open branch does not imply every service, and a closed building does not mean the electronic library is closed.