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In the UK, 3,718 libraries provide different kinds of services, including lending out books and offering a free, warm and safe space for people to go to. ★, for example, by sending books to library users' doorsteps.
Libraries do more than house books. They provide people with other services and tools, such as computers, and create a sense of community. However, many libraries in the UK are at risk of closing because they can't cover the operating cost. Library fines(罚款) are carried out when people don't return books on time.
Many people in the UK believe that fines are needed because they help libraries improve services, and stop people from returning books late. Without fines, people might be more relaxed and many more books could be returned late. After all, some books are so popular that there can be a waiting list for people who want to read it next. Libraries only work if people borrowing books return them on time, ready for other library users to enjoy.
However, one third of libraries in the UK are fine-free now. This means some library users who don't return books by the date agreed are not charged (收费). Besides, people who don't have much money really depend on libraries to help them save some money, not spend it. Many libraries have removed fines all together, which makes libraries more welcoming environments.
So, should libraries stop fining people? See what we find in other countries.
(
A. Libraries are facing more challenges.
B. Libraries are popular with young readers.
C. It's convenient for people to read nowadays.
D. It's not easy to find a place to relax after work.
(
A. Some people break the library rules.
B. More community libraries have been built.
C. They are short of books and computers.
D. They can't cover the operating cost.
(
A. People can borrow books in many ways
B. More people in the UK like to walk to libraries
C. Some libraries make it easier to borrow books
D. There are a lot of work to do for libraries
(
A. Library fines can be stressful to readers.
B. There are different opinions on library fines in Britain.
C. Libraries need money to improve services.
D. People prefer reading at home.
(
A. Library rules in the UK.
B. Facts about library fines in other countries.
C. Designs for libraries in Asia and Europe.
D. Good reading habits around the UK.
In the UK, 3,718 libraries provide different kinds of services, including lending out books and offering a free, warm and safe space for people to go to. ★, for example, by sending books to library users' doorsteps.
Libraries do more than house books. They provide people with other services and tools, such as computers, and create a sense of community. However, many libraries in the UK are at risk of closing because they can't cover the operating cost. Library fines(罚款) are carried out when people don't return books on time.
Many people in the UK believe that fines are needed because they help libraries improve services, and stop people from returning books late. Without fines, people might be more relaxed and many more books could be returned late. After all, some books are so popular that there can be a waiting list for people who want to read it next. Libraries only work if people borrowing books return them on time, ready for other library users to enjoy.
However, one third of libraries in the UK are fine-free now. This means some library users who don't return books by the date agreed are not charged (收费). Besides, people who don't have much money really depend on libraries to help them save some money, not spend it. Many libraries have removed fines all together, which makes libraries more welcoming environments.
So, should libraries stop fining people? See what we find in other countries.
(
C
)56. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?A. Libraries are facing more challenges.
B. Libraries are popular with young readers.
C. It's convenient for people to read nowadays.
D. It's not easy to find a place to relax after work.
(
D
)57. Why are many libraries in the UK at risk of closing?A. Some people break the library rules.
B. More community libraries have been built.
C. They are short of books and computers.
D. They can't cover the operating cost.
(
C
)58. Which of the following can be put in ★?A. People can borrow books in many ways
B. More people in the UK like to walk to libraries
C. Some libraries make it easier to borrow books
D. There are a lot of work to do for libraries
(
B
)59. What's the main idea of the passage?A. Library fines can be stressful to readers.
B. There are different opinions on library fines in Britain.
C. Libraries need money to improve services.
D. People prefer reading at home.
(
B
)60. What might the author continue talking about?A. Library rules in the UK.
B. Facts about library fines in other countries.
C. Designs for libraries in Asia and Europe.
D. Good reading habits around the UK.
答案
56.C 57.D 58.C 59.B 60.B
解析
【解析】
56. 第一段介绍英国图书馆提供多种服务，包括借书、提供温暖安全的场所，还举例送书上门，体现出如今人们阅读很便利，对应选项C。A选项“图书馆面临更多挑战”、B选项“图书馆受年轻读者欢迎”、D选项“下班后很难找到放松的地方”均未在第一段提及。
57. 根据第二段“However, many libraries in the UK are at risk of closing because they can't cover the operating cost.”可知，英国很多图书馆面临关闭风险是因为无法承担运营成本，对应选项D。
58. 前文提到图书馆提供各类服务，后文举例“送书上门”，说明是图书馆让借书变得更便捷，选项C“Some libraries make it easier to borrow books”符合语境。A选项侧重人们的借书方式，B、D选项与上下文逻辑不符。
59. 文章先介绍图书馆服务，随后阐述了英国民众对图书馆罚款的两种不同观点：支持罚款的认为其能督促还书、改善服务，而现在三分之一的英国图书馆实行免罚款政策，故文章主旨是英国对图书馆罚款的不同看法，对应选项B。
60. 根据最后一段“So, should libraries stop fining people? See what we find in other countries.”可知，作者接下来可能会介绍其他国家关于图书馆罚款的情况，对应选项B。
【答案】
56.C 57.D 58.C 59.B 60.B
【知识点】
细节理解题、主旨大意题、语境推断题
【点评】
本文围绕英国图书馆的服务及罚款政策展开，通过不同观点的对比，考查学生对文章细节的捕捉、语境的推断以及主旨的归纳能力，需要学生准确定位原文信息并理解段落逻辑。
【难度系数】
0.6
56. 第一段介绍英国图书馆提供多种服务，包括借书、提供温暖安全的场所，还举例送书上门，体现出如今人们阅读很便利，对应选项C。A选项“图书馆面临更多挑战”、B选项“图书馆受年轻读者欢迎”、D选项“下班后很难找到放松的地方”均未在第一段提及。
57. 根据第二段“However, many libraries in the UK are at risk of closing because they can't cover the operating cost.”可知，英国很多图书馆面临关闭风险是因为无法承担运营成本，对应选项D。
58. 前文提到图书馆提供各类服务，后文举例“送书上门”，说明是图书馆让借书变得更便捷，选项C“Some libraries make it easier to borrow books”符合语境。A选项侧重人们的借书方式，B、D选项与上下文逻辑不符。
59. 文章先介绍图书馆服务，随后阐述了英国民众对图书馆罚款的两种不同观点：支持罚款的认为其能督促还书、改善服务，而现在三分之一的英国图书馆实行免罚款政策，故文章主旨是英国对图书馆罚款的不同看法，对应选项B。
60. 根据最后一段“So, should libraries stop fining people? See what we find in other countries.”可知，作者接下来可能会介绍其他国家关于图书馆罚款的情况，对应选项B。
【答案】
56.C 57.D 58.C 59.B 60.B
【知识点】
细节理解题、主旨大意题、语境推断题
【点评】
本文围绕英国图书馆的服务及罚款政策展开，通过不同观点的对比，考查学生对文章细节的捕捉、语境的推断以及主旨的归纳能力，需要学生准确定位原文信息并理解段落逻辑。
【难度系数】
0.6
