Question

    Now that the internet provides us with direct access to all kinds of information, some people say we don't need public libraries. This may be why some public libraries are finding new ways to serve the public.

Finnish designers used the concept of a useful public space to prove the point. Helsinki Central Library Oodi pushes the boundaries of what a library can be. The library opened its doors at the end of last year.

Antti Nousjoki, one of Oodi's architects, said the idea behind its design is to make the place “an indoor town square”. The building was designed without interior support columns, so the inside is mostly a large open space. According to Tash Reith-Banks of the Guardian, this is quite different from the normal idea of libraries-"Dull and silent".

Of course, Oodi still serves as a traditional library, with a catalogue of about 100,000 books. Finnish news outlet Yle Uutiset reports that, since opening, Oodi lends out5,000 books each day. But given the fact that Oodi has attracted almost a million viewers during the past four months, with around 7,500 daily visitors, it's providing more than just books.

While most libraries around the world offer internet access and other services, Finnish libraries often differ themselves in services, including access to e-publications, sports equipment, power tools and even karaoke.

Oodi goes even further. On the middle floor, multi - function rooms are designed to accommodate both noisy and quiet activities. It also offers facilities like a 3D printer and recording studios.

“Oodi has been designed to give citizens and visitors a free space to actively do what they want to do-not just be a consumer,” said Nousjoki.

1.What is special about Oodi?

A.It has more books. B.It's a place for both books and activities.

C.It only provides e-books D.It allows visitors to stay overnight.

2.We can learn from Paragraph 4 that Oodi      

A.has a long history B.makes architects popular

C.houses a large collection of e-books D.is successful in finding new ways to serve people

3.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.A Library Of More Than Books B.A Public Place For All Visitors

C.A New Way Of Reading Books D.A Unique Experience of Visitors

Answer

1.B

2.D

3.A

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了图书馆Oodi将阅读和其他活动结合在一起，在过去四个月里吸引了近百万观众，每天约有7500名访客，成功地找到了为人们服务的新方法。

1.

细节理解题。根据第四段中Of course, Oodi still serves as a traditional library, with a catalogue of about 100,000 books.可知当然，Oodi仍然是一个传统的图书馆，拥有大约100,000本书的目录。以及倒数第二段Oodi goes even further. On the middle floor, multi - function rooms are designed to accommodate both noisy and quiet activities. It also offers facilities like a 3D printer and recording studios.可知Oodi甚至更进一步。在中间楼层，多功能厅的设计既能满足嘈杂又能满足安静的活动。它还提供3D打印机和录音室等设施。由此可知，Oodi的特别之处是它是一个结合了读书和活动的地方。故选B。

2.

推理判断题。根据第四段中Finnish news outlet Yle Uutiset reports that, since opening, Oodi lends out5,000 books each day. But given the fact that Oodi has attracted almost a million viewers during the past four months, with around 7,500 daily visitors, it's providing more than just books.可知芬兰新闻媒体《Yle Uutiset》报道，自开业以来，Oodi每天借出5000本书。但鉴于Oodi在过去四个月里吸引了近百万观众，每天约有7500名访客，它提供的不仅仅是书籍。由此可推知，Oodi成功地找到了为人们服务的新方法。故选D。

3.

主旨大意题。根据第二段Finnish designers used the concept of a useful public space to prove the point. Helsinki Central Library Oodi pushes the boundaries of what a library can be. The library opened its doors at the end of last year.可知芬兰设计师用一个有用的公共空间的概念来证明这一点。赫尔辛基中央图书馆Oodi突破了图书馆的界限。图书馆是去年年底开放的。结合文章主要介绍了图书馆Oodi将阅读和其他活动结合在一起，在过去四个月里吸引了近百万观众，每天约有7500名访客，成功地找到了为人们服务的新方法。由此可知，A选项“一个不只藏书的图书馆”最符合文章标题。故选A。