1월 24일 (목) Library & Movie Theater

Library: Searching Online and Checking Out Books Recently, I needed to find a book for one of my classes at the university, but I didn't know if the university library had it in their collection, so I went to the library Website and searched for the book online. You can search the library database either by subject, title, and author, and the Website will tell you if the book is checked in or check out by another patron. In my case, the book was still available, so I went to the library the next day and found it on the shelves using the library catalog number. I then went to the circulation desk and checked the book out using my university ID card. In most cases, students and faculty can check out books for up to one month, and you can renew them if you still want to hang on to them. If you return them after that, then they are overdue, and you have to pay a late fee. If you lose a book, then you have to pay to cost to replace it. I often use the library and check out books instead of buying them if I can. Borrowing books can save you money in the long run.   Part II: Discussion How much do you use a library to do research and write papers as compared with using the Internet? Is using books a better resource than using online information to writing papers? Why or why not?     Movie Theater: Tickets and Concessions  I really enjoy going to the movies with my friends most weekends. I usually check the movie listings in the newspaper or online to see what is playing. I also check the movie reviews because I don't want to see a bad movie. I like to arrive early at the movie theater so we don't have to stand in line too long to buy tickets. Sometimes, the movie we want to see is sold out, so we might buy a ticket for a later showing. Once in the theater, I sometimes buy popcorn and a drink at the concession stand. The prices are sometimes high, but I like munching on something during a movie. I hand my ticket to the movie usher before entering the movie theater. I usually like to sit in an aisle seat somewhere in the middle of the theater. I think you can see the movie better instead of straining your neck back if you are unfortunate enough to sit in the front few rows. One thing I don't like is when other patrons or people talk during the movie, put their feet up on the back of my seat, or bring crying babies to the theater. Everyone should be able to enjoy the movie.   Part II: Discussion Describe a recent movie you saw at a movie theater. What did you see and did you like the movie? Who did you go with?