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1、临汾一中、忻州一中2019年高二年级第二学期联考英语试题(考试时间 100 分钟 满分 150 分)第一部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分 60 分)第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。AWhile its books that make a library, being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you work a little bit harder. Here are some of the coolest li
2、braries of the world.Library of Birmingham Birmingham, U.K.The new Library of Birmingham is said to be not only Britains biggest public library, but also the largest in Europe. Designed by Dutch architects, this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of re
3、sources within its walls, including adults and kids libraries, music collections, a Shakespeare Memorial Room, and even a gym room. Gardens crown the roof, while the changing seasons bring variations in the shadows and reflections inside.National Library of France Paris, FranceThe National Library o
4、f France, which now contains an astonishing collection of 30 million, dates back to the 14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre by King Charles V. The Library was moved to Rue de Richelieu site in 1868, with major design work carried out by French architects Henri Labrouste and,
5、 following his death, Jean-Louis Pascal. Here, the reading rooms are elegance itself. There are more than just books to be found.State Library of New South Wales Sydney, AustraliaThe public State Library of New South Wales holds the honor of being the oldest institution of its kind in Australia. It
6、was originally set up as the Australian Subscription Library in 1826, but it wasnt until 1942 that its permanent home was ready. Designed by Sydney architect Walter Liberty Vernon and completed in 1910, the magnificent sandstone Mitchell Wing is one of the architectural highlights.Seattle Central Li
7、brary Seattle, Washington, USASeattle Central Librarys distinctive design ensures it stands out. Architect Rem Koolhaas is one of the names attached to its design. Architects sought to envelop the 11-story building with “a layer of transparency”, using a skin of glass and metal. The finished article
8、 houses about 1.45 million books and other things, as well as more than 400 computers available for public use. The building, which opened in 2004, was included on the American Institute of Architects list of Americas 150 favorite buildings in 2007.1. Which of the following library has the longest h
9、istory?A. Library of BirminghamB. National Library of FranceC. State Library of New South WalesD. Seattle Central Library2. What can you do in Library of Birmingham?A. Attend a concert.B. Act a play.C. Take some exercise.D. Enjoy new technology.3. What do National Library of France and Seattle Centr
10、al Library have in common?A. They have computers available.B. They were moved to a new place.C. They won awards for architecture.D. They were designed by more than one person.【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国、澳大利亚、法国和美国的四所图书馆。【1题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第三段The National Library of France，which now con
11、tains an astonishing collection of 30 million，dates back to the 14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre by King Charles V.法国国家图书馆可以追溯到14世纪，对比其它三所图书馆可知，法国国家图书馆历史最为悠久。故选B。【2题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第二段this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of
12、resources within its walls，including adult and kids libraries，music collections，a Shakespeare Memorial Room，and even a gym room.可知，伯明翰中央图书馆里有健身房。故选C。【3题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第三段The library was moved to Rue de Richelieu site in 1868，with major design work carried out by French architects Henri Labrouste and，f
13、ollowing his death，Jean-Louis Pascal.可知，法国国家图书馆是由法国建筑师Henri Labrouste 和Jean-Louis Pascal设计的；文章最后一段Seattle Central Librarys distinctive design ensures it stands out. Architect Rem Koolha as is one of the names attached to its design.可知，西雅图中央图书馆建筑师Rem Koolha是其设计的名字之一，从而可以推断出，法国国家图书馆和西雅图中央图书馆共同之处是它们是由不
14、止一个人设计的。故选D。【点睛】本文是一篇广告布告类短文阅读。广告类或布告类的文章主要考查学生根据问题迅速从文中定位、提取有效信息的能力。考生需要根据问题中的信息迅速定位到相关的广告板块，并从中寻找有用信息。有的题目有时需要进行简单的计算或推理。例如小题1需要考生进行简单的对比四所图书馆的历史，从而得出法国国家图书馆历史最为悠久。BAt the age of seven, while his friends were spending their allowances on things like candy and toys, Jose Adolfo Quisocola was busy s
15、aving money for basic purchases. To try to get his peers（同 龄 人 ） to do the same, the boy from Peru came up with the idea of an eco-bank, the BartselanaStudent Bank, which allows kids of all ages to become financially independent while also helping the environment.Set up in 2012, the bank is the worl
16、ds first bank for kids. To become a member, a kid has to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and set a savings goal. Once accepted, all bank “partners” are required to deposit at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and observe other requirements, such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops.The waste accu
