Contents 目录
Reading 阅读
Questions 题目
Vocabulary 词汇
Useful Structures 常用结构
Comprehension Questions 阅读理解问题
Reading 阅读
Public Libraries in Modern Communities
Public libraries have been part of many communities for a long time. Traditionally, people visited libraries mainly to borrow books or find information. Today, however, many public libraries provide a much wider range of services. Although books are still important, modern libraries have become places where people can study, use technology, attend activities, and meet other members of the community.
One of the main services of a public library is still lending books. Library members can usually borrow books for a certain period of time and return them later. Many libraries also offer newspapers, magazines, and other reading materials. In addition, some libraries allow members to borrow e-books and audiobooks through websites or apps. This means that people can use some library services without visiting the library building.
Libraries are also useful places for people who need a quiet environment to study or work. Students may use library tables to do homework, prepare for exams, or work on school projects. Some libraries provide private study rooms as well. These spaces can be especially helpful for people who find it difficult to concentrate at home because of noise or other distractions.
Technology has become another important part of library services. Many public libraries provide computers and free Internet access. This can be useful for people who do not have a computer or a reliable Internet connection at home. Visitors may use library computers to search for information, write documents, apply for jobs, or complete online forms. Some libraries also offer basic computer classes to people who want to improve their digital skills.
Public libraries often organize activities for different age groups. Young children may attend storytelling sessions, while teenagers may join reading clubs or educational workshops. Adults can sometimes take part in language classes, talks, or other community events. These activities give people opportunities to learn new things and meet others who have similar interests.
However, public libraries also face some challenges. Providing books, computers, staff, and other services costs money. Libraries must decide how to use their available space and budget. At the same time, people’s reading habits are changing as more information becomes available online. For this reason, libraries continue to develop new services to meet the changing needs of their communities.
Public libraries are no longer simply places where books are kept. They provide access to information, technology, learning opportunities, and community activities. Their services may continue to change in the future, but their main purpose remains similar: to provide useful resources that members of the community can access and share.
Questions 题目
Questions 1–5
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
Write:
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information about this
1. In the past, people mainly went to public libraries to borrow books or find information.
2. Some library services can be used without going to the library building.
3. All public libraries provide private study rooms.
4. Library computers can be useful for people without reliable Internet access at home.
5. Most teenagers prefer reading clubs to other library activities.
Questions 6–9
Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.
6. Why can libraries be helpful places for students to study?
A. They provide free meals for students.
B. They usually offer a quiet environment.
C. They allow students to avoid exams.
D. They provide teachers for every subject.
7. What may people use library computers to do?
A. Repair electronic devices.
B. Buy library furniture.
C. Apply for jobs.
D. Play sports.
8. Which activity is mentioned for young children?
A. Computer repair classes
B. Storytelling sessions
C. Job interviews
D. Language exams
9. What is one challenge that public libraries face?
A. People are no longer allowed to borrow books.
B. Libraries have too many employees.
C. Libraries need money to provide their services.
D. People are unable to find information online.
Questions 10–13
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
10. Some libraries allow members to borrow e-books and ______ through websites or apps.
11. Noise and other ______ can make it difficult for some people to concentrate at home.
12. Some libraries provide basic computer classes to help people improve their ______.
13. Libraries must decide how to use their available space and ______.
Vocabulary 词汇
| traditionally | /trəˈdɪʃənəli/ | 传统上；以往 |
| provide | /prəˈvaɪd/ | 提供 |
| service | /ˈsɜːvɪs/ | 服务 |
| community | /kəˈmjuːnəti/ | 社区 |
| borrow | /ˈbɒrəʊ/ | 借；借入 |
| period | /ˈpɪəriəd/ | 一段时间；时期 |
| material | /məˈtɪəriəl/ | 材料；资料 |
| available | /əˈveɪləbəl/ | 可获得的；可使用的 |
| environment | /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ | 环境 |
| private | /ˈpraɪvət/ | 私人的；独立的 |
| especially | /ɪˈspeʃəli/ | 尤其；特别 |
| distraction | /dɪˈstrækʃən/ | 使人分心的事物；干扰 |
| reliable | /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/ | 可靠的 |
| connection | /kəˈnekʃən/ | 连接；联系 |
| complete | /kəmˈpliːt/ | 完成 |
| digital | /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ | 数字的 |
| organize | /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ | 组织；安排 |
| educational | /ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ | 教育的 |
| resource | /rɪˈzɔːs/ | 资源 |
| access | /ˈækses/ | 使用机会；获取权；访问 |
Useful Structures 常用结构
a wide range of something 各种各样的某物；广泛的某物
Modern libraries provide a wide range of services.
现代图书馆提供各种各样的服务。
allow someone to do something 允许某人做某事
Some libraries allow members to borrow e-books online.
一些图书馆允许会员在线借阅电子书。
be useful for someone 对某人有用
Libraries can be useful for people who need a quiet place to study.
图书馆对需要安静场所学习的人很有用。
provide someone with something 为某人提供某物
Public libraries provide visitors with computers and Internet access.
公共图书馆为访客提供电脑和互联网接入。
be helpful for someone 对某人有帮助
Quiet study spaces can be especially helpful for students.
安静的学习空间对学生尤其有帮助。
find it difficult to do something 觉得做某事很困难
Some people find it difficult to concentrate at home.
有些人觉得在家里很难集中注意力。
have access to something 有使用某物的机会；可以使用某物
Not everyone has access to a reliable Internet connection at home.
并不是每个人在家里都能使用可靠的互联网连接。
give someone an opportunity to do something 给某人做某事的机会
Library activities give people an opportunity to learn new things.
图书馆活动给人们提供了学习新知识的机会。
decide how to do something 决定如何做某事
Libraries must decide how to use their available space and budget.
图书馆必须决定如何使用现有的空间和预算。
meet the needs of someone 满足某人的需求
Libraries develop new services to meet the needs of their communities.
图书馆开发新的服务来满足社区居民的需求。
provide access to something 提供获取或使用某物的机会
Public libraries provide access to information and technology.
公共图书馆为人们提供获取信息和使用科技的机会。
Comprehension Questions 阅读理解问题
Public Libraries in Modern Communities
Public libraries have been part of many communities for a long time. Traditionally, people visited libraries mainly to borrow books or find information. Today, however, many public libraries provide a much wider range of services. Although books are still important, modern libraries have become places where people can study, use technology, attend activities, and meet other members of the community.
1. Why did people traditionally visit public libraries?
People traditionally visited public libraries mainly to borrow books or find information.
过去，人们去公共图书馆主要是为了借书或查找信息。
2. What can people do in modern public libraries besides reading books?
People can study, use technology, attend activities, and meet other members of the community.
除了读书，人们还可以在现代公共图书馆学习、使用科技设备、参加活动以及与社区里的其他人交流。
One of the main services of a public library is still lending books. Library members can usually borrow books for a certain period of time and return them later. Many libraries also offer newspapers, magazines, and other reading materials. In addition, some libraries allow members to borrow e-books and audiobooks through websites or apps. This means that people can use some library services without visiting the library building.
1. What reading materials do many libraries offer besides books?
Many libraries offer newspapers, magazines, and other reading materials besides books.
除了书籍之外，许多图书馆还提供报纸、杂志和其他阅读材料。
2. How can people use some library services without visiting the library building?
People can borrow e-books and audiobooks through library websites or apps.
人们可以通过图书馆的网站或应用程序借阅电子书和有声书。
Libraries are also useful places for people who need a quiet environment to study or work. Students may use library tables to do homework, prepare for exams, or work on school projects. Some libraries provide private study rooms as well. These spaces can be especially helpful for people who find it difficult to concentrate at home because of noise or other distractions.
1. What can students do in a library?
Students can do homework, prepare for exams, or work on school projects in a library.
学生可以在图书馆做作业、准备考试或完成学校的项目。
2. Why can libraries be especially helpful for people who find it difficult to study at home?
Libraries can provide a quiet environment where people can concentrate without noise or other distractions.
图书馆可以提供安静的环境，让人们能够集中注意力，不受噪音或其他干扰的影响。
Technology has become another important part of library services. Many public libraries provide computers and free Internet access. This can be useful for people who do not have a computer or a reliable Internet connection at home. Visitors may use library computers to search for information, write documents, apply for jobs, or complete online forms. Some libraries also offer basic computer classes to people who want to improve their digital skills.
1. Who can benefit from the computers and free Internet access provided by public libraries?
People who do not have a computer or a reliable Internet connection at home can benefit from these services.
家里没有电脑或可靠网络连接的人可以从这些服务中受益。
2. What can visitors use library computers to do?
Visitors can use library computers to search for information, write documents, apply for jobs, or complete online forms.
访客可以使用图书馆的电脑搜索信息、撰写文件、申请工作或填写在线表格。
Public libraries often organize activities for different age groups. Young children may attend storytelling sessions, while teenagers may join reading clubs or educational workshops. Adults can sometimes take part in language classes, talks, or other community events. These activities give people opportunities to learn new things and meet others who have similar interests.
1. What activities do public libraries organize for different age groups?
Public libraries may organize storytelling sessions for young children, reading clubs or educational workshops for teenagers, and language classes, talks, or community events for adults.
公共图书馆可能会为幼儿组织故事会，为青少年组织读书会或教育讲座，并为成年人提供语言课程、讲座或社区活动。
2. How can people benefit from these library activities?
These activities give people opportunities to learn new things and meet others who have similar interests.
这些活动给人们提供了学习新知识以及结识有共同兴趣的人的机会。
However, public libraries also face some challenges. Providing books, computers, staff, and other services costs money. Libraries must decide how to use their available space and budget. At the same time, people’s reading habits are changing as more information becomes available online. For this reason, libraries continue to develop new services to meet the changing needs of their communities.
1. What challenges do public libraries face?
Public libraries need money to provide their services and must decide how to use their available space and budget.
公共图书馆需要资金来提供各种服务，而且必须决定如何使用现有的空间和预算。
2. Why do libraries continue to develop new services?
- Libraries continue to develop new services to meet the changing needs of their communities.
图书馆不断开发新的服务，以满足社区不断变化的需求。
Public libraries are no longer simply places where books are kept. They provide access to information, technology, learning opportunities, and community activities. Their services may continue to change in the future, but their main purpose remains similar: to provide useful resources that members of the community can access and share.
1. What do modern public libraries provide besides books?
Modern public libraries provide access to information, technology, learning opportunities, and community activities.
现代公共图书馆除了书籍之外，还提供获取信息、使用科技、学习以及参加社区活动的机会。
2. What is the main purpose of public libraries?
Their main purpose is to provide useful resources that members of the community can access and share.
公共图书馆的主要目的是提供社区成员可以获取和共享的有用资源。