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One of the negative effects from the
all-pervasive social media is that it has almost killed the reading habit To
change this situation, a group of IT professionals and engineers have come
together to start the 'Let's Read India' movement in Maharashtra by taking
their library to the people's doorstep.
Prafulla Wankhede, one of the founders of
the campaign, says it's getting an overwhelming response. "Our primary
objective is to bring this WhatsApp and social media generation back to books
and make them better educated and more civilized citizens," he said.
Wankhede said their library van (货车)
went to remote places lacking major facilities. "We want to reach out to
every person who wants to read a book. We have three mobile libraries now.
People can borrow books for a week for free with only one condition: the
borrower should submit a 300-word review about the book to be able to take a
second book," he said. "Our objective is to ensure people read."
"Those who want to get books can
connect through our social media website and app. This will enable them to know
the locations of the mobile library that has GPS attached. Besides, there is a
QR code for each book. The mobile library makes the weekly visit to the
identified locations," Wankhede said.
Initially, 'Let's Read India' Foundation
had planned to start the initiative in Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh, the
plan was shelved because of the pandemic situation. "We are now focusing
on Maharashra," said Wankhede. "Once we grow in Maharashtra, we'll
then shift our focus to the rest of the county." The foundation also plans
to start a YouTube channel where well-known authors' speeches, interviews and
reviews will be played
"We not only offer books, we also
suggest what should be read. Many people are really confused about their
reading choices. If they are able to read the kind of books they want, it will help
them in their academic and professional life," said Wankhede,
(1)
What is the purpose of the campaign?
A . To build mobile libraries.
B . To advocate online reading.
C . To promote reading habits.
D . To fight against social media.
(2)
The mobile libraries can be described as_________.
A . conventional
B . comfortable
C . impractical
D . convenient
(3)
Why does the foundation plan to start a YouTube channel?
A . To shift the focus.
B . To deliver speeches.
C . To better serve readers.
D . To ensure people read.
答案: C
D
C