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Just as John Lubbock said, we may sit in a library and yet be in all quarters of the earth. Here are some of the coolest libraries of the world.
Stuttgart City Library
Despite a classic white-on-white color, Stuttgart City Library is one of the most visually appealing modern libraries. The amazing modem and simple look is the product of the Korean architect Yi Eun-young. The German library opened in 2011, and cost nearly 80 million euros to construct.
Kanazawa Umimirai Library
Architects from the Coelacanth K&H Architects studio designed the Kanazawa Umimirai Library lo create the best reading environment. Healed floors, an outpouring of natural light, and other features were specifically included lo achieve this goal. The wall, which consists of thousands of tiny openings, allows natural lighting into the building, improving the overall feel of the space. This Japanese library was opened in 2011, and reflects the appearance of many modem and simple spaces.
Library of Congress
In 1800, Congress set up the Library of Congress in Washington D.C.. Fifteen years later, Thomas Jefferson offered his personal library to replace books that were lost when the British set the building on fire in 1814. His books, which took nearly 50 years to collect, varied from texts on science, literature and philosophy, to books in a variety of foreign languages. These days, the Library of Congress offers more than 155 million items and the largest rare book collection in North America.
State Library of Victoria
The Slate Library of Victoria, located in Melbourne, Australia, is one of the largest exhibiting libraries in the world. Though it opened in 1856, major repairs took place between 1990 and 2004. The La Trobe Reading Room is one of the library’s main attractions due to its visually amazing architecture. The lawn at the library’s front attracts hundreds of city folk each day, who gather for lunch or to enjoy the statues there. The library currently contains over two million books, as well as armor (盔甲) of Ned Kelly, a folk hero against the ruling class.
1. Which library has the longest history?
A. Stuttgart City Library. B. Kanazawa Umimirai Library.
C. Library of Congress. D. State Library of Victoria.
2. What’s special about Stale Library of Victoria?
A. It has great architecture.
B. It has a folk hero’s statue in it.
C. It is the world’s largest exhibiting library.
D. It serves as a meeting place for the citizens.
3. What does the first two libraries have in common?
A. They are constructed in the modem style.
B. They cost a large amount of money.
C. They are designed by Korean architects.
D. They feature providing readers with natural light.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍一些世界上最酷的图书馆。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据Library of Congress中In 1800, Congress set up the Library of Congress in Washington D.C..“1800年，国会在华盛顿特区建立了国会图书馆。”与其他的图书馆相比较，可知Library of Congress有悠久的历史。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据State Library of Victoria中The lawn at the library’s front attracts hundreds of city folk each day, who gather for lunch or to enjoy the statues there.“图书馆前的草坪每天吸引着数百名市民，他们聚在一起吃午餐或欣赏雕像。”可知，Stale Library of Victoria是市民的聚会场所。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Stuttgart City Library中The amazing modem and simple look is the product of the Korean architect Yi Eun-young.“令人惊叹的现代和简单的外观是韩国建筑师易恩永的产品。”和Kanazawa Umimirai Library中This Japanese library was opened in 2011, and reflects the appearance of many modem and simple spaces.“这座日本图书馆于2011年开放，反映了许多现代简约空间的面貌。”可知前两个图书馆的共同点是“它们是按现代风格建造的。”故选A。
