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A Library That Never Sleeps

Most people think of libraries as quiet places full of old books, but the new city library in Dnipro is changing that image. Since it (12) ________ last spring, it has attracted thousands of visitors, (13) ________ of them students. The building is open 24 hours a day, and visitors can borrow books (14) ________ a self-service machine at any time.

Besides books, the library offers a recording studio, 3D printers and a café on the top floor. “We wanted to create a place (15) ________ people would come not only to read, but also to create and meet,” says the director, Halyna Bondar. The project was not cheap: it cost (16) ________ than the city had originally planned. However, most residents agree it was worth (17) ________.

One of the most popular services is the “Human Library”, where instead of borrowing a book, you can (18) ________ a conversation with a person — a firefighter, a refugee, a scientist. “It helps people understand each other,” Bondar explains. “You can’t (19) ________ someone by their cover, just like a book.”

Next year the library plans to open two smaller branches in the suburbs, so that people (20) ________ live far from the centre won’t have to travel. “If we (21) ________ the funding, we’ll start building in March,” Bondar says.

A job application

Dear Mr Kovalenko,

I am writing to apply (22) ________ the position of junior analyst advertised on your website. I graduated (23) ________ Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in June with a degree in economics. During my studies I completed an internship at a bank, (24) ________ I was responsible for preparing weekly reports. I am confident that this experience, together with my strong English, (25) ________ me a valuable member of your team.

I look forward (26) ________ hearing from you.

Yours sincerely, Mariia Shevchuk

Your first week at a new job

Starting a new job can be stressful, (27) ________ a few simple habits will make it easier. First, don’t be afraid (28) ________ questions — nobody expects you to know everything on day one. Second, write down people’s names: forgetting a colleague’s name is (29) ________ embarrassing than asking twice. Finally, try not to take on too much work too soon. It’s better to do a few things well than (30) ________ many things badly.