Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries. As (31)__B____as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all. The (32)___C___of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (33)___C___ provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries. (34)___D___, many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (35)__C____ of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access. Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (36)__A____on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses. Therefore, the libraries of public schools tend to reflect the (37)___C___ capabilities of the communities in which they are located. Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (38)___B___ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support. In (39)__D____, school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms. The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (40)__A____ books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged.

Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries. As (31)______as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all. The (32)______of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (33)______ provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries. (34)______, many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (35)______ of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access. Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (36)______on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses. Therefore, the libraries of public schools tend to reflect the (37)______ capabilities of the communities in which they are located. Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (38)______ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support. In (39)______, school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms. The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (40)______ books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged.
Question 31: A. frequently B. recently C. freshly D. newly
Question 32: A. digit B. amount C. number D. numeral
Question 33: A. that B. who C. which D. this
Question 34: A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Consequently D. Nevertheless

Question 35: A. fine B. fee C. cost D. sum
Question 36: A. go B. come C. rely D. stay
Question 37: A. economical B. educational C. financial D. political
Question 38: A. for B. with C. on D. by
Question 39: A. contrast B. converse C. contrary D. conflict
Question 40: A. maintain B. obtain C. contain D. attain

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