Some libraries use specially-designed buildings to encourage visitors to explore the shelves and settle down with a new book, or use movable libraries to bring books to hard-to-reach populations. No matter how they achieve it, these novel libraries are keeping the magic of reading alive.
The Camel Library Service
To improve education in the desert of Kenya, the government created a travelling library made up of nine camels bringing books to villages. The library travels four days a week serving the region's nomadic （游牧的）people. Currently the service focuses on children, but with more funding they plan to increase their reach both in distance and the titles they carry.
Beach Library
Reading a book on the beach is a classic, and in Bulgaria, one library encourages tourists to do just that. The white, weather-resistant shelves lined up not far from the waves feature 6,000 books in 15 languages, so every visitor can find the perfect beach read to enjoy while sunbathing.
Macquarie University Library
Being environmentally friendly and technologically advanced, this building in Australia was made from recycled materials, features a green roof and was modelled after the look of a tree. It is also state-of -the-art, using robots to bring requested books to the front desk.
Seikei University Library
Libraries are usually known for their quiet atmosphere, but this one encourages conversation. Hayao designed the library in Japan with rooms preventing all sound from getting in and out. In this way, it shows respect for those who need undisturbed study, while also supporting other methods of learning; the rooms are perfect for study groups and lively discussions.
1.What is special about the Camel Library Service?
A.The library serves camels. B.The library is not a fixed one.
C.It improves tourism in deserts. D.It combines education with travelling.
2.The tree-like library may probably attract those who .
A.prefer sunshine B.want to be models
C.are friendly D.care about nature
3.Which library welcomes group discussion?
A.Beach Library. B.The Camel Library Service.
C.Seikei University Library. D.Macquarie University Library.
— How is your recent trip to the Great Wall?
—I've never had ______ one before.
A.the most pleasant B.a pleasant
C.a most pleasant D.a more pleasant
The storm lasted nearly a week, ______ in the garden.
A.left something eatable B.leaving nothing eatable
C.leaving eatable something D.left eatable nothing
He explained ______ for his father's birthday party.
A.why was he late B.why is he late
C.why he is late D.why he was late
Dozens were killed while fighting a fire that ______ this summer.
A.broke in B.broke out C.broke up D.broke down
Many nurses, ______ were retired, headed for affected areas to help.
A.most of which B.most of whom
C.most of them D.most of who
