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

Handelingenkamer Library, The Hague, Netherlands

The Handelingenkamer Library is also known as the Old Library of the Dutch Parliament. This beauty is topped with a glass round roof that allows light to come through the building’s four stories. It was constructed at the close of the 19th century. In this historic library, richly decorative handrails(扶手)and red beautiful iron balconies wind and curve around white towering shelves of books filled with reports of politicians’ debates and bills. Every year many people come to visit it.

The Admont Abbey Library, Admont, Austria

The Admont Abbey Library in Admont, Austria, is the largest monastic(僧侣的)library in the world. Founded in 1776, the library is part of the oldest still-operating monastery in Austria and features a stunning white and gold Baroque style(巴洛克风格)interior. It attracts numerous visitors every year today. Besides, the library is home to more than 200,000 sacred texts.

Trinity College Old Library, Dublin, Ireland

The Old Library at Trinity College is not only one of the world’s oldest libraries, but one of the most respected. Located in the centre of Dublin, the Library was constructed in 1712. It’s a key attraction for tourists, many of whom purchase advance tickets to view The Book of Kells, a vellum manuscript(羊皮纸手稿)that dates back to the fourth century. Every day, a different page of the book is displayed to the public.

Tianjin Binhai Library,Tianjin,China

Unlike the other libraries on our list,this one is practically new. The Tianjin Binhai Library opened to the public in 2017 and was described by Time magazine as a“ziggurat”, with its white wavy bookshelves surrounding a round auditorium. The 363,000 square-foot building was designed by Dutch firm MVRDV and can hold 1.35 million books. Built in just three years, it’s become quite a tourist attraction since it was finished.

1. What are the books in Handelingenkamer Library related to?

A. Money.                                     B. Politics.

C. History.                                   D. Economics.

2. Why do people buy advance tickets of Trinity College Old Library?

A. To visit the oldest library in the world.

B. To take a look at an original copy of a book.

C. To recite words on a piece of vellum paper.

D. To take a tour around the Trinity College.

3. What do the four libraries have in common?

A. They have a long history.                  B. They have white book shelves.

C. They’re in the same continent.            D. They’re tourist attractions.

【答案】1. B    2. B    3. D

【解析】

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界上四座著名的图书馆。

【1题详解】

细节理解题。文章Handelingenkamer Library段讲到“In this historic library, richly decorative handrails(扶手)and red beautiful iron balconies wind and curve around white towering shelves of books filled with reports of politicians’ debates and bills.( 在这座历史悠久的图书馆里，装饰华丽的扶手和红色漂亮的铁阳台蜿蜒曲折地环绕着白色高耸的书架，书架上摆满了政客辩论和法案的报道。)”可知Handelingenkamer图书馆的书与政治有关，故选B。

【2题详解】

细节理解题。文章Trinity College Old Library讲到“It’s a key attraction for tourists, many of whom purchase advance tickets to view The Book of Kells, a vellum manuscript(羊皮纸手稿)that dates back to the fourth century. (这对游客来说是一个重要的吸引力，他们中的许多人提前购买门票观看《凯尔经》，这是一本可以追溯到四世纪的牛皮纸手稿。)”可知许多人购买预售票是为了瞻仰《凯尔经》，这是一本羊皮纸的手抄本，因此人们会提前购买Trinity College Old Library（三一学院旧图书馆）的门票看一看一本书的原件。故选B。

【3题详解】

细节理解题。文章Handelingenkamer Library段讲到“Every year many people come to visit it. (每年都有很多人来参观)”、 The Admont Abbey Library段“It attracts numerous visitors every year today. (如今，它每年都吸引着无数的游客。)”、Trinity College Old Library段“It’s a key attraction for tourists (这是游客的主要景点)” 和Tianjin Binhai Library段“Built in just three years, it’s become quite a tourist attraction since it was finished. (它只用了三年时间就建成了，建成后已成为一个相当吸引人的旅游景点。)”可知这四个图书馆的共同点是它们都是热门旅游景点，故选D。