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How cool can libraries be in the times of iPads and mobile phones? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Alexandria, Egypt
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is the rebirth of the ancient Royal Library of Alexandria, which was built by Alexander the Great some 2,300 years ago. The new library was reborn in 2002 after 10 years of designing, planning and building. Along with the standard libraries with books, there are four museums and also 15 permanent exhibitions.
Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States
Designed by Architect William Pereira in 1970, it looks like a spaceship at first sight. It has appeared in sci-fi films, short stories and novels. Besides its interesting outer appearance, the library also hosts “Dinner in the Library”, which invites readers for cocktails, and also special acts of speaking from excellent authors.
Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States
The Central Library in Seattle, which was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus, was listed among the American Institute of Architects 150 favorite structures in the United States. The library has tourists from around the world paying visits. It holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events throughout the year, while visitors can stop for a coffee and walk around the gift shop anytime.
TU Delft Library: The Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was built in 1997. The building itself is beneath the ground, so you can’t really see the actual library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. Building the roof posed several difficulties, but it has become one of the most attractive and greenest structures in the area.
1 Which library was rebuilt?
A. Geisel Library. B. Central Library.
C. TU Delft Library. D. BibliothecaAlexandrina.
2. What may you be invited to do in Geisel Library?
A. Hold art exhibitions. B. Take a spaceship.
C. Attend special speeches. D. Produce sci-fi films.
3. What is special about TU Delft Library?
A. It lies underground. B. It was built before the other three.
C. It is a grassy hill. D. It is little-known to the residents.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了世界上几个设计有特点的图书馆。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Alexandria, Egypt中The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is the rebirth of the ancient Royal Library of Alexandria, which was built by Alexander the Great some 2,300 years ago. The new library was reborn in 2002 after 10 years of designing, planning and building.（亚历山大图书馆是亚历山大大帝在2300年前建造的古代亚历山大皇家图书馆的重生。经过10年的设计、规划和建设，新图书馆于2002年重生）”由此可知，BibliothecaAlexandrina被重建。故选D。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States中Besides its interesting outer appearance, the library also hosts “Dinner in the Library”, which invites readers for cocktails, and also special acts of speaking from excellent authors. （除了有趣的外观，图书馆还举办“图书馆晚宴”，邀请读者喝鸡尾酒，并邀请优秀作家进行特别演讲）由此可知，你会被邀请到盖泽尔图书馆参加特殊的演讲，故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据TU Delft Library: The Netherlands中The library at the Delft University of Technology was built in 1997. The building itself is beneath the ground, so you can’t really see the actual library.（代尔夫特理工大学的图书馆建于1997年。建筑本身在地下，所以你不能真正看到真正的图书馆）由此可知，代尔夫特理工大学图书馆的特别之处是它位于地下。故选A。
