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Some Famous Libraries in the World
The Royal Library of Alexandria
The Royal Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt is probably known as the largest and the most famous library in the ancient world. It is said that the ancient library was burned three times over the centuries. A likeness of the ancient library was built in Alexandria and was opened on October 16，2002.
Celsus Library
Celsus Library was built in what had been a monument tomb of the governor of the Province of Asia, Celsus Polemaeanus in Ephesus, Turkey. It used to be the third richest of ancient times in the world，which had more than 12,000 works of art, but it was destroyed in wars, leaving some ruins. Even so, it is now still so world-famous for its beautiful structure that many visitors come to see it. There is a statue of Athena at its entrance as she is the Goddess of Wisdom. It remains delicate and appealing.
Bodleian Library
Bodleian Library is attached to Oxford University and mainly used as a research library. It is also a copyright library, which means it has a right to every book published in the United Kingdom. The library was designed by the architect, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Construction was completed in 1940.
The British Library
The British Library was set up in 1973 and is one of the world’s greatest libraries. This library has PACCAR gallery of living and workshop of words. The sounds and images offer shows and different programs at the theme exhibitions. They also have a wide collection of stamps of the world which are on show for visitors. The library also offers events like music and discussions.
1. Which of the following libraries has been reconstructed?
A. The Royal Library of Alexandria. B. Celsus Library.
C. Bodleian Library. D. The British Library.
2. What can you do in Celsus Library?
A. Read books
B. Borrow books.
C. See a stamp exhibition. D. Enjoy the beautiful remains.
3. What is special about Bodleian Library?
A. It belongs to a university.
B. It was once destroyed by fires.
C. It is one of the famous ancient libraries.
D. It is well-known for its beautiful structure.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了世界上几个出名的图书馆。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由The Royal Library of Alexandria中的“A likeness of the ancient library was built in Alexandria and was opened on October 16，2002”可知，在亚历山大，仿古图书馆被建造，并于2002年10月16日开馆。所以A选项“The Royal Library of Alexandria”已经被重建。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由Celsus Library中的“ but it was destroyed in wars, leaving some ruins. Even so, it is now still so world-famous for its beautiful structure that many visitors come to see it. ”可知，但在战争中被摧毁，留下一些废墟。尽管如此，它现在仍然以其美丽的结构而闻名于世，以至于许多游客前来参观。所以在Celsus Library图书馆能欣赏到美丽的遗迹。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由Bodleian Library中“Bodleian Library is attached to Oxford University”可知，Bodleian 图书馆特别之处在于它隶属于一所大学。 故选A项。
