Two notices and a restricted service
An original Portuguese reading task supplies two library notices. The first says: «O edifício principal estará fechado no sábado para obras. Os livros podem ser devolvidos na sexta-feira até às 18 horas. A biblioteca digital continua disponível». The second says: «A sala Norte abre no sábado das 10 às 13 horas, apenas para levantar livros reservados. Nesse dia não se fazem novas inscrições». Ana wants to collect a reserved novel and obtain her first reader card on Saturday. One friend assumes all services are closed; another assumes that an open branch provides every ordinary service. The task asks the learner to test both views against the actual Portuguese conditions. These notices are fictional language materials. They do not establish general legal rights, a fee or any alternative appointment not mentioned in the wording.
1. Which proposed activity is supported on Saturday?
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Collecting a reserved book is supported at the North room within the stated hours, subject to any actual collection requirements. New registration is expressly unavailable there that day. The separate digital library remains available according to the first notice.
2. Which wording prevents the two generalizations?
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Edifício principal limits the closure’s location, and apenas limits the open room’s service. Não se fazem novas inscrições excludes registration. An open room does not imply every service, and a closed building does not mean every institutional service has stopped.