河南许昌襄城实验高中2022-2023学年高二下学期第三次周考试题英语试题

2021级下学期第三次英语周考试题 4月6日 第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。 A World’s Fascinating Libraries to Mark World Book Day World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day, is an annual event organized by the UNESCO to promote reading, publishing and copyright. The first World Book Day was celebrated on April 23 twenty-eight years ago. Let’s take a look at the world’s fascinating libraries and enjoy the fun of reading. Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading Located in the center of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading is a library and cultural institution. It was built in the late 19th century. Open to the public since 1900, the cabinet has the largest collection of Portuguese literature outside Portugal, holding more than 350,000 books. Stuttgart City Library Stuttgart City Library is a cube outside with a hollow design inside. The hollow part is connected with misplaced stairs to create a unique sense of space. Since its completion in 2011, it has become a local cultural card and an “instagrammable” place for many tourists. Library of Alexandria The Alexandria Library in Alexandria, Egypt, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. The library, destroyed in 415 AD and rebuilt in 2002, is not only a library, but also a museum and scientific research institution. It is known as the Egyptian cultural center and a lighthouse of thought, culture and science. Vasconcelos Library Vasconcelos Library is located in the downtown area of Mexico City. It was designed by the famous Mexican designer Alberto Kalach, and named after José Vasconcelos, the philosopher and former president of the National Library of Mexico. It was completed in May 2006 and opened to the public. 21. When was the first World Book Day celebrated? A. In 1900. B. In 1995. C. In 2002. D. In 2006. 22. What can we infer about Library of Alexandria? A. It is the largest library of the ancient world. B. It