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reading ring eight, unit eight, chores, page 78, Barney and the librarian.

So you are a librarian. That's interesting. What are your responsibilities at the library, Denise?

I'm responsible for taking care of the books. I check them, clean them, and put them on the right shelves.

Also, I warn people when they don't obey the rules of the library.

What are the rules of the library?

Well, first of all, people must return the books on time.

Secondly, they mustn't eat or drink anything in the library.

Thirdly, they must keep quiet. And finally, they must be respectful of other people in the library.

What happens if they don't obey these rules?

When they don't obey the rules, they have to stay here and help us as a punishment.

What kind of things do they do?

They help us with the chores most of the time. They usually clean up the tables and dust the shelves.

They sometimes vacuum the floor or clean the windows.

Well, actually, I have borrowed a book from the library last month. I forgot to return it.

I know. Here is the vacuum cleaner, Barney. Start vacuuming the floor.

Oh, no. It isn't fair. I don't like it when people ask me to do a chores of punishment.

Rules are rules.