广东省汕头市实验学校2022-2023学年高二下学期期中质量检测英语试卷

汕头市实验学校2022-2023学年度第二学期期中质量检测 高二英语科试题 第一部分 阅读（共两节） 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 Even as e-readers become common, nothing will ever compete with a good old-fashioned book. Explore some amazing bookstores and libraries around the world that make reading a truly artful experience. El Ateneo Grand Splendid A historical theater in Buenos Aires is now one of the city’s most exciting bookstores. the El Ateneo Grand Splendid. While it no longer houses performances of Argentina's national dance. the tango, it is now home to thousands of books. The character of the original architecture remains while the red theater curtains still hang at stage left and right. It keeps a strong sense of Argentina's history while still selling culture, book-by-book. Boekhandel Selexyz Dominicanen The Boekhandel Selexyz Dominicanen in Maastricht, the Netherlands, is a bookstore built in a church. Instead of allowing this old Gotliic church to fall into disrepair, it was purchased by a bookseller and restored to its original glory (辉煌). It might be the world’s most beautiful bookstore. The walls, arches and ceilings of the original building are restored, while the bookstore rises from its center. Liyuan Library In a village outside of Beijing,China, a small library hides among the trees in a quiet setting. The Liyuan Library is wrapped in recycled branches. Indoors,three levels of books and reading spaces are available for the occasional guests. Perhaps the most impressive thing is the open design that allows in light from nearby every direction. A47 Mobile Library Why will you go to the library when it can come to you? The A47 Mobile Library is a library on wheels that travels around Mexico City bringing books to the public. Just keep your eye on the late fees, as this is one library that can actually track you down for late payments. 21. What can you do at El A