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.
假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Tim想在寒假时到中国北京旅游，于是发邮件向你征求建议。请你回复一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 推荐北京这个城市；
2. 给出推荐理由；
3. 要提及喝茶。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 参考词汇：Tiananmen Squsre ; the Great Wall; the Summer Palace
Dear Tim,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
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We were told all the work ______ by now.
A.was finished B.has been finished C.had finished D.had been finished
Only when you become a parent, ___________understand your mother.
A.you will B.will you C.you can D.are you
Located ________ the Belt meets the Road, Jiangsu will contribute more to the Belt and Road construction.
A.why B.when
C.which D.where
