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Unit 5单元请能力侧试题
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、 D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Visiting your local library is the best way to enjoy the reading, while some special libraries are keeping the magic of reading alive.
Seikei University Library Tokyo, Japan
Libraries are usually known for their quiet atmosphere, but this one encourages conversation. Pritzker Prize-winner Shigeru Ban designed the library with space-age, free-standing soundproofed (隔音的) areas to respect those who need undisturbed study, while also being beneficial to other methods of learning; they serve as perfect places for study groups and lively discussions.
Beach Library Albena, Bulgaria
Reading a book on the beach is a classic, and in Bulgaria, one library encourages tourists to do just that. The white shelves lined up not far from the surf feature 6,000 books in 15 languages, so every visitor can find the perfect beach read to enjoy while being bathed in sunshine.
Stuttgart City Library Stuttgart, Germany
This nine-story public library designed by Yi Architects is characterized by its surprising white-on-white color scheme (组合) (lit by blue light at night) and its bold cubic (立方体的) shape. This cultural center for the city, designed to feel open and full of light, can be entered from any of its four sides, and visitors can borrow artwork as well as books.
The Camel Library Service North Eastern Province, Kenya
To deal with low literacy rates (识字率) in the desert of Kenya, the government created a mobile library, which includes nine camels bringing books to villages. The library travels four days a week serving the region's people. Currently the service focuses on children, but with more money they plan to increase their reach both in distance and the titles they carry.
21. What can visitors do if they visit the Seikei University Library?
A. Have group discussions.
B. Borrow artwork and books.
C. Explore different methods of learning.
D. Enjoy the unique shape of the l