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SUMMARY
In the article “Libraries are quiet places, right?” in Excalibur, October 18,2006, the author, Laura Cicchirillo, reports that sleepers, cell phone speakers and non-academic discussions are main problems which severely affect the study atmosphere in Scott Library. First, L.Cicchirillo states that, Scott Library is relatively popular in York University, for there is a considerable amount of facilities and materials broadly available for students. Second, besides Andrew, a senior of economics major, indicates to the author that, many students don’t study in Scott Library in daytime; Cicchirillo also observes that, some students take a nap in Scott, accounting for two chairs per person, which makes trouble to other people who have to spend more time to find a seat. Furthermore, she reports the declaration from John A.Thomson, an administrant of Scott Library, to reveal that, Scott Library hasn’t had a definite rule to be the solution of “lack of seating” caused by sleepers yet. Third, Thomson claims to the author that, to reduce some socialized discusses as well as to make a quieter study area, the staffs of Scott Library relocated the study area. Moreover, Cicchirillo quotes the words of Rina Glacamo, a junior of anthropology major, to show that, although Scott has explicit rule which restricts people to speak loudly in study area, it doesn’t seem to work on controlling the noisy condition. Furthermore, the author exposes that, because Scott doesn’t exactly rule and sign about prohibiting cell phone in second floor, which result in an official silent study area is still unavailable to undergraduate. Then she also emphasizes that cell phone and non-academic discussion are major reasons which produce noise in Scott. Forth, taking advantage of her own experiences, being an “enforcer” to prevent other people from talking, Cicchirillo shows different reactions of people when they were interrupted to talk with phones or other people. Finally, the author recalls that, the rules of libraries were strict, and staff often managed students to keep silent before.
CRITIQUE
This article mainly presents about some problems exhibiting in Scott Library. She separately quotes the words of John A. Thomson, Andrew and Rina Glacamo to support that, how severe problems Scott has, which seriously destroys a quieter study area. Even though Thomson claims to the author that, the staffs of Scott Library have attempted to take actions to solve these problems, Cicchirillo implies that the key point is the rules of Scott Library are uncompleted. In my opinion, Scott Library is one of libraries which are familiar with me, but I don’t always go there to study also due to the above problems provided by the author. Thus I strongly agree with the standpoints of the author. If the problems of “lack of seating” and noise can be solved, Scott Library will be much more benefit for us.
QUESTIONS
1. Which libraries do you like in York University? Why?
2. Do you always go to Scott Library to study?
3. If someone really bothers you while you are studying, how will you do?
VOCABULARY
1. carefree--- adj. free of worries and responsibilities
When I live in ChangChun, I often felt carefree.
2 escalator---n. a moving stairway consisting of steps attached to a continuously circulating belt.
I will meet my mom at the first escalator of the department.
3. pad---v. to line or stuff in soft materials.
My father brought a padded chair for me.
4. cozy---adj. snug, comfortable and warm.
I have a cozy home in China.
5. banter---n. Good—humored, playful conversation.
My friends and I usually have banters online
In the article “Libraries are quiet places, right?” in Excalibur, October 18,2006, the author, Laura Cicchirillo, reports that sleepers, cell phone speakers and non-academic discussions are main problems which severely affect the study atmosphere in Scott Library. First, L.Cicchirillo states that, Scott Library is relatively popular in York University, for there is a considerable amount of facilities and materials broadly available for students. Second, besides Andrew, a senior of economics major, indicates to the author that, many students don’t study in Scott Library in daytime; Cicchirillo also observes that, some students take a nap in Scott, accounting for two chairs per person, which makes trouble to other people who have to spend more time to find a seat. Furthermore, she reports the declaration from John A.Thomson, an administrant of Scott Library, to reveal that, Scott Library hasn’t had a definite rule to be the solution of “lack of seating” caused by sleepers yet. Third, Thomson claims to the author that, to reduce some socialized discusses as well as to make a quieter study area, the staffs of Scott Library relocated the study area. Moreover, Cicchirillo quotes the words of Rina Glacamo, a junior of anthropology major, to show that, although Scott has explicit rule which restricts people to speak loudly in study area, it doesn’t seem to work on controlling the noisy condition. Furthermore, the author exposes that, because Scott doesn’t exactly rule and sign about prohibiting cell phone in second floor, which result in an official silent study area is still unavailable to undergraduate. Then she also emphasizes that cell phone and non-academic discussion are major reasons which produce noise in Scott. Forth, taking advantage of her own experiences, being an “enforcer” to prevent other people from talking, Cicchirillo shows different reactions of people when they were interrupted to talk with phones or other people. Finally, the author recalls that, the rules of libraries were strict, and staff often managed students to keep silent before.
CRITIQUE
This article mainly presents about some problems exhibiting in Scott Library. She separately quotes the words of John A. Thomson, Andrew and Rina Glacamo to support that, how severe problems Scott has, which seriously destroys a quieter study area. Even though Thomson claims to the author that, the staffs of Scott Library have attempted to take actions to solve these problems, Cicchirillo implies that the key point is the rules of Scott Library are uncompleted. In my opinion, Scott Library is one of libraries which are familiar with me, but I don’t always go there to study also due to the above problems provided by the author. Thus I strongly agree with the standpoints of the author. If the problems of “lack of seating” and noise can be solved, Scott Library will be much more benefit for us.
QUESTIONS
1. Which libraries do you like in York University? Why?
2. Do you always go to Scott Library to study?
3. If someone really bothers you while you are studying, how will you do?
VOCABULARY
1. carefree--- adj. free of worries and responsibilities
When I live in ChangChun, I often felt carefree.
2 escalator---n. a moving stairway consisting of steps attached to a continuously circulating belt.
I will meet my mom at the first escalator of the department.
3. pad---v. to line or stuff in soft materials.
My father brought a padded chair for me.
4. cozy---adj. snug, comfortable and warm.
I have a cozy home in China.
5. banter---n. Good—humored, playful conversation.
My friends and I usually have banters online
posted by binbin at 9:09 AM
1 Comments:
Scott Library can really find many different source, and it is good for our going research. However, as we know, there are not a quiet place to study, so I think studying at home which is better than studying at Scott Library. Maybe Scott Library will change their managing policy to become back serious area for our studying.
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