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(2019·石家庄质量检测)While it's the books that make a library，being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you to work a little bit harder.Here are some of the coolest libraries of the world.
The Library of Birmingham—Birmingham，U.K.
The new Library of Birmingham is said to be not only Britain's biggest public library，but also the largest in Europe.Designed by Dutch architects，this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of resources within its walls，including adult and kids' libraries，music collections，a Shakespeare Memorial Room，and even a gym.Gardens crown the roof，while the changing seasons bring variations in the shadows and reflections inside.
The National Library of France—Paris，France
The National Library of France，which now contains an astonishing collection of 30 million，dates back to the 14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre Pa lace by King Charles V．The library was moved to Rue de Richelieu in 1868，with major design work carried out by French architects Henri Labrouste and，following his death，JeanLouis Pascal.Here，the reading rooms are elegance themselves.There are more than just books to be found. [The State Library of New South Wales—Sydney，Australia.
The public State Library of New South Wales holds the honor of being the oldest institution of its kind in Australia.It was originally set up as the Australian Subscription Library in 1826，but it wasn't until 1942 that its permanent home was ready.Designed by Sydney architect Walter Liberty Vernon and completed in 1910，the magnificent sandstone Mitchell Wing is one of the architectural highlights.
Seattle Central Library—Seattle，Washingt on，USA
Seattle Central Library's distinctive design ensures it stands out.Architect Reim Koolhaas is one of the names attached to its design.Architects sought to envelop the 11story building with “a layer of transparency” ，using a skin of glass and metal.The public library houses about 1.45 million books and other thing s，as well as more than 400 computers available for public use.The building，which opened in 2004，was included on the American Institute of Architects' list of Amer icans' 150 favorite structures in 2007.
1．Which of the following libraries has the longest history?
A．The Library of Birmingham.
B．The National Library of France.
C．The State Library of New South Wales.
D．Seattle Central Library.
2．What can you do in the Library of Birmingham?
A．Attend a concert. B．Act in a play.
C．Take some exercise. D．Enjoy new technology.
3．What do the National Library of France and Seattle Central Library have in common?
A．They have computers available.
B．They were moved to a new place.
C．They won awards for a rchitecture.
D．They were designed by more than one person.
体裁：应用文 题材：广告 主题：四个世界上最棒的图书馆
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四个世界上最棒的图书馆，重点介绍了这些图书馆的发展历史、图书特点以及规模大小等。
1．解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The National Library of France，which now contains an astonishing collection of 30 million，dates back to the 14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre Palace by King Charles V”可知，法国国家图书馆的历史可以追溯到十四世纪；由此可知，这四个图书馆中法国国家图书馆的历史最长，故B项正确。
答案：B
2．解析：推理判断题。根据第二段第二句“Designed by Dutch architects，this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of resources within its walls，including adult and kids' libraries，music collections，a Shakespeare Memorial Room，and even a gym”可知，这座由荷兰建筑师设计的图书馆于2013年开放，其内部资源丰富，包括成人和儿童图书馆、音乐作品集、莎士比亚纪念室，甚至健身房。据此可推知，人们可以在伯明翰图书馆里进行体育锻炼，故C项正确。
答案：C
3．解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第二句中的“...with major design work carried out by French architects Henri Labrouste and，following his death，JeanLouis Pascal”和尾段第二句“Architect Reim Koolhaas is one of the names attached to its design”可知，法国国家图书馆和西雅图中心图书馆的共同之处是它们由不止一名设计师设计完成，故D项正确。
答案：D
