閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
Handelingenkamer Library, The Hague, Netherlands
The Handelingenkamer Library is also known as the Old Library of the Dutch Parliament. This beauty is topped with a glass round roof that allows light to come through the building’s four stories. It was constructed at the close of the 19th century. In this historic library, richly decorative handrails(扶手)and red beautiful iron balconies wind and curve around white towering shelves of books filled with reports of politicians’ debates and bills. Every year many people come to visit it.
The Admont Abbey Library, Admont, Austria
The Admont Abbey Library in Admont, Austria, is the largest monastic(僧侶的)library in the world. Founded in 1776, the library is part of the oldest still-operating monastery in Austria and features a stunning white and gold Baroque style(巴洛克風格)interior. It attracts numerous visitors every year today. Besides, the library is home to more than 200,000 sacred texts.
Trinity College Old Library, Dublin, Ireland
The Old Library at Trinity College is not only one of the world’s oldest libraries, but one of the most respected. Located in the centre of Dublin, the Library was constructed in 1712. It’s a key attraction for tourists, many of whom purchase advance tickets to view The Book of Kells, a vellum manuscript(羊皮紙手稿)that dates back to the fourth century. Every day, a different page of the book is displayed to the public.
Tianjin Binhai Library,Tianjin,China
Unlike the other libraries on our list,this one is practically new. The Tianjin Binhai Library opened to the public in 2017 and was described by Time magazine as a“ziggurat”, with its white wavy bookshelves surrounding a round auditorium. The 363,000 square-foot building was designed by Dutch firm MVRDV and can hold 1.35 million books. Built in just three years, it’s become quite a tourist attraction since it was finished.
1. What are the books in Handelingenkamer Library related to?
A. Money. B. Politics.
C. History. D. Economics.
2. Why do people buy advance tickets of Trinity College Old Library?
A. To visit the oldest library in the world.
B. To take a look at an original copy of a book.
C. To recite words on a piece of vellum paper.
D. To take a tour around the Trinity College.
3. What do the four libraries have in common?
A. They have a long history. B. They have white book shelves.
C. They’re in the same continent. D. They’re tourist attractions.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【導語】本文是一篇應用文。文章介紹了世界上四座著名的圖書館。
【1題詳解】
細節(jié)理解題。文章Handelingenkamer Library段講到“In this historic library, richly decorative handrails(扶手)and red beautiful iron balconies wind and curve around white towering shelves of books filled with reports of politicians’ debates and bills.( 在這座歷史悠久的圖書館里，裝飾華麗的扶手和紅色漂亮的鐵陽臺蜿蜒曲折地環(huán)繞著白色高聳的書架，書架上擺滿了政客辯論和法案的報道。)”可知Handelingenkamer圖書館的書與政治有關，故選B。
【2題詳解】
細節(jié)理解題。文章Trinity College Old Library講到“It’s a key attraction for tourists, many of whom purchase advance tickets to view The Book of Kells, a vellum manuscript(羊皮紙手稿)that dates back to the fourth century. (這對游客來說是一個重要的吸引力，他們中的許多人提前購買門票觀看《凱爾經(jīng)》，這是一本可以追溯到四世紀的牛皮紙手稿。)”可知許多人購買預售票是為了瞻仰《凱爾經(jīng)》，這是一本羊皮紙的手抄本，因此人們會提前購買Trinity College Old Library（三一學院舊圖書館）的門票看一看一本書的原件。故選B。
【3題詳解】
細節(jié)理解題。文章Handelingenkamer Library段講到“Every year many people come to visit it. (每年都有很多人來參觀)”、 The Admont Abbey Library段“It attracts numerous visitors every year today. (如今，它每年都吸引著無數(shù)的游客。)”、Trinity College Old Library段“It’s a key attraction for tourists (這是游客的主要景點)” 和Tianjin Binhai Library段“Built in just three years, it’s become quite a tourist attraction since it was finished. (它只用了三年時間就建成了，建成后已成為一個相當吸引人的旅游景點。)”可知這四個圖書館的共同點是它們都是熱門旅游景點，故選D。
