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Chооse the cоrrect аnswer thаt best expresses the implied mаin idea. 1Fifty years ago, public libraries were, for the most part, rather no-frills places. 2There were shelves of books, a rack of well-thumbed magazines, and a tight-lipped librarian behind a desk who commanded everyone to speak in a whisper, if at all. 3Today’s libraries, however, are exciting and adaptable “media centers” where people of all ages come to select from among a vast and constantly changing array of books, magazines, audio books, videos, CDs, and DVDs. 4In addition, today’s libraries often feature computers with internet hookups and kiosks where patrons may refresh themselves with their favorite beverage or snack. 5And the librarians, too, are a far cry from yesterday’s rigid relics. 6Most likely, they are people who are at home with the latest information technologies and, thus, happy to share their expertise. A. Today’s libraries are pleasingly different from what they were fifty years ago. B. Today’s libraries offer a wide variety of books, magazines, audio books, videos, CDs, and DVDs. C. Librarians have changed greatly in the past fifty years. D. Today’s libraries cater to people of all ages.