At the library counter, say you would like a card and ask what you need.
The idea
作りたいです expresses a polite wish to obtain a card. 作るには asks what is needed for that purpose; てください requests an action.
Examples
- すみません、図書館のカードを作りたいです。Excuse me, I would like to get a library card.
- カードを作るには、何が必要ですか。What do I need to get a card?
- 住所が確認できるものを見せてください。Please show me something that confirms your address.
- この申込書に名前と住所を書いてください。Please write your name and address on this application form.
- ここに電話番号も書きますか。Should I write my phone number here too?
- カードはいつから使えますか。When can I start using the card?
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Watch out
Requirements differ by library. A document confirming an address is an example, not a universal rule; ask the staff what they accept.
Try it yourself
カードを作るには、何が＿＿ですか。（必要／元気）
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必要
必要 means needed: ask what is required to make the card.
この申込書に名前を＿＿ください。（書いて／聞いて）
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書いて
書いてください asks someone to write; 聞いて means listen or ask.
カードは＿＿から使えますか。（いつ／だれ）
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いつ
いつから asks from when the card can be used; だれ asks who.
Practice round
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カードを作るには、何が＿＿ですか。（必要／元気）
この申込書に名前を＿＿ください。（書いて／聞いて）
カードは＿＿から使えますか。（いつ／だれ）
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Read both sides aloud, then ask what you need and when you can use the card.