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How cool can libraries be in an era(时代) of iPods and Kindles？More than you think. Only if you know where to go.
Central Library：Seattle, Washington, United States
The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus. Tours began in 2006，two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions，book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.
Trinity College Library：Dublin, Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth Ⅰ．It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200 000 of the library’s oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps(竖琴) in Ireland. Dating back to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol of Ireland.
Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States
At first glance，it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira，who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970．It has been featured in scifi films, short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”， which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.
TU Delft Library：Delft, Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862 000 books, 16 000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground，so you can’t really see the actual library. What makes it interesting is the roof，which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5 500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.
( )1．Which of the four libraries has the longest history?
A．Central Library. B．Trinity College Library.
C．Geisel Library. D．TU Delft Library.
( )2．What makes Geisel Library different from the others is that ________.
A．famous writers often deliver speeches there
B．it has a roof of grassy hill
C．Queen Elizabeth Ⅰ founded the library
D．it is the largest single library in the world
( )3．In Central Library，you can ________.
A．buy souvenirs B．drink cocktails
C．enjoy scifi films D．see the old harp
【语篇导读】本文是应用文。文章介绍了四座世界闻名的图书馆，表明在信息时代，图书馆以自己的方式彰显了特有的魅力。
1．B 细节理解题。根据全文可知，美国中央图书馆于2004年开放；三一学院图书馆成立于1592年；盖泽尔图书馆是在1970被设计的；代尔夫特理工大学图书馆于1997年被建造。因此，三一学院图书馆的历史最悠久。
2．A 细节理解题。根据第四段可知，四个选项中只有A项为盖泽尔图书馆的特点。
3．A 细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句可知，人们可以在中央图书馆买到纪念品。
