The smallest library in the world has appeared on the streets of New York City---and it has space for just one reader at a time. The bright yellow plastic building has 40 books and its purpose(目的) is to help travelers take a break with a good story.

The Little Free Library was designed by two creative architects(建筑师) using recycled materials, with holes allowing visitors to look in before they enter the building. Architects Marcelo Ertorteguy and Sara Valente said the library creates an environment which keeps its users in the experience of reading books.

The library in Manhattan has attracted(吸引) a great deal of interest since it was set last month. “The Little Free Library idea was created about three years ago and quickly started to appear in the other places, including Europe, Africa and India,” Mr. Ertorteguy said.

He added, “With the library we wanted to create a place where to slow down, a small place in New York City’s streets where to get into a new world---the world of the book you pick.”

There are more than 5,000 Little Free Library across the U.S. and the other countries, but most are nothing more than outdoor bookshelves which cannot hold readers inside. The project is to give everyone access to reading material even if they live in areas which are not served by public libraries.

1.People use the holes on the library to ___________.

A. protect the books B. look into the library

C. relax themselves D. attract more readers

2.The underlined word “access” in the last paragraph might mean “____________”.

A. 建议 B.能力 C.机会 D.清单

3.The main idea of the fourth paragraph is ______________.

A. the address of the library

B. the purpose (目的) of the library

C. the history of the library

D. the material of the library

4.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The Little Free Library becomes more and more popular.

B. The Little Free Library gets people into a new city.

C. The Little Free Library cost two architects a lot of money.

D. The Little Free Library has been built all over Asia.

任务型阅读阅读1-4题,并从下列方框内找出适合它们的标题,并回答第5小题。

Which musical instrument shall I learn?

Many people would like to learn how to play anmusical instrument, but they are put off by one big problem:What to play? Here are a few questions to help you decide.

1.________

Many instruments are of different use,but some are more fit for certain types of music. Some instruments may lead themselves better than others to the music you like, so consider this before you start.

Do you want to play with other people

Think about your long-term future as a musician. If you want to play with other people, what sort of instrument would be most practical? Your first thought of playing the violin, for example, might disappear when too many people are competing with you!

2.________

Many people live in flats and practicing the drums, for example, will drive your neighbors crazy.Think about where and when you are going to practice, as well as the feelings of the people you live with or near.

3.________

This is quite a big factor. Many instruments can be bought at different prices. But this doesn't change the fact that many, such as the piano, are always pretty expensive. If you can't afford your chosen instrument,will you be able to borrow someone else's or hire one

4.________

Talk to people you know who already play instruments. They might even let you try theirs. It's also a good idea to find an experienced music teacher, preferably one who plays a few different instruments, who can give you some advice and push you in the right direction.

A. Still not sure?

B. Where are you going to practice?

C. How much money can you spend?

D. Are you weak or strong?

E. What kind of music do you like?

5.Do you like music? Why or why not? (不少于5个单词)

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New changes have taken place in Paris in recent years. Paris used to be among Europe’s busiest cities. Traffic jams could be seen all the time. But now there is a new 2.5 kilometre-long car-free area inside the city. The Louvre(卢浮宫) attracts world tourists. People visit there not just for the art works, but also enjoy the roof of the building which is like a flying carpet. The world’s most beautiful city is now even more beautiful.

Lijiang River National Park, China.

Lijiang River is in Guilin. It is well-known for its clear water, limestone(石灰岩洞) and green hills. The hills have beautiful names depending on different shapes, such as “Elephant Trunk”. These attract many Chinese poets and artists. The best way to enjoy Lijing River is to take an 83 km boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo in summer.

Zurich, Switzerland

What do you think Zurich is famous for Great banks Yes. People can find many Swiss banks and foreign banks here. But the city is of great interest to many people for another reason. Zurich hosts Europe’s largest street party each year. Its Street Parade has overtaken London’s Notting Hill Carival. What’s hot in the city in 2014 In August, Zurich will host the European Athletic Championships. This gives tourists a chance to see the world’s top athletes making new records.

Adelaide, Australia

Many people may know Sydney or Melbourne. They are big cities in Australia. But Adelaide wins people’s hearts with great festivals and tasty food. Adelaide Fringe Festival is the largest art festival in Australia. Every February and March, people celebrate with outdoor art works, dance performances and live music. Adelaide has many kinds of foreign foods. British fish and chips, Italian pizza and German pork can be found in most restaurants.

1.Tourists enjoy the art works as well as _______of the Louvre.

A. the busy street B. the shape of its roof

C. the car-free area D. the flying carpet

2.Many Chinese poets and artists are attracted by________ in Guilin.

A. elephant trunks

B. warm weather

C. the highway to Yangshuo

D. the green hills and limestone caves

3.Compared with London’s Notting Hill Varnival, the Street Parade in Zurich is _______.

A. even worse B. exactly the same

C. much better D. less popular

4.When and where will the 2014 European Athletics Championships be held?

A. In August, Paris B. In February, Europe

C. In March, Adelaide D. In August, Zurich

5.Betty is studying art at college. She’s travelling to some place to enjoy art work and taste foreign foods. She could go to_____

A. Adelaide B. Lijiang River National Park

C. Zurich and Paris D. the Louvre

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