1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Formed in 2001, the China International Search and Rescue Team (CISAR) brings help and hope to those     1     lives are changed by natural disasters.

The team carried out its first international rescue mission in2003. It was the first time that a Chinese team     2     (work) outside China, and the team won high praise     3     their bravery and skills. The list of people to whom help has been given ever since is long. The team treated more than 3,000 people who were injured in the 2006 earthquake in Indonesia, and spent several months     4    (give) aid to over 25, 000 victims of the 2010 floods in Pakistan.

Rescue workers     5     (train) to find people, treat the injured, and hand out food, water, and other     6     (supply). There is     7     (usual) no electricity or water after a disaster and diseases and accidents may appear.     8     (save) lives, rescue workers have to work day and night, and sadly they must also bury     9     dead, which means they have to be strong in both the body and the mind. Rescue workers must have big hearts, too. Of course, they’ll have to take     10     (effect) measures. The members of the CISAR are always ready to go wherever help is needed

2 . Libraries

Britain’s First Public Library

The first public library in Britain opened in Manchester in 1852. Its first librarian was a man called Edward Edwards. Edwards attended the library’s opening ceremony and two famous writers called Charles Dickens and William Thackeray were there too.

How to Join a Library

To join a library, go to your local library and fill in a form. You’ll receive a library card which is needed when using library services.

Library Services

Modern public libraries have something for everyone. Most of them have audio books, CDs, newspapers and DVDs as well as books to borrow.

All Aboard the Library!

A school in London didn’t have space for a library inside the building. However, everybody agreed that it was still important to have a school library. So, the head of the school, Graham Blake, decided to park an old bus in the school parking area and change it into a library. Pupils helped to paint the bus, and after eight months, the new library was ready.

1. Who was the first librarian of the first public library in Britain?

A．Charles Dickens.	B．William Thackeray.
C．Edward Edwards.	D．Graham Blake.

2. What do library services usually NOT include?

A．Playing DVDs.	B．Listening to audio books.
C．Borrowing books.	D．Selling books.

3. Why did the school in London build its library on an old bus?

A．Because parents offered the school an old bus.

B．Because pupils thought it was fun to read on a bus.

C．Because the school didn’t have enough money to buy books.

D．Because the school didn’t have enough space inside the building.

4 . Children should spend at least one hour playing and spending time in nature each day, according to the Wildlife Trusts （野生生物基金会）.     1     It is now calling on the government to include nature time into daily school life.

    2    Its 451 students in the study were 8 or 9 years of age. They were interviewed before and after nature activities. The activities were run by the Wildlife Trusts over the course of several weeks, such as learning about plants and trees.

The children showed a great increase in personal health.     3    90 percent said they learned something new about the natural world； 79 percent felt the experience would help their schoolwork；    4    Perhaps most importantly, 79 percent mentioned they would believe more in themselves.

    5    And the time has been reducing greatly in recent years. A 2017 report found that less than 10 percent British kids enjoys themselves in nature, compared to 40 percent of adults when they were younger years ago. To improve the situation, the organization is calling on the government to free up a daily hour for nature time for kids.

A．Parents care much about their kids' nature time. ”

B．However, parents on their own aren't giving kids that time.

C．81 percent said they had better relationships with their teachers.

D．The calling comes from a study by University College London.

E．The students are asked to study in University College London for one day.

F．The UK organization speaks for 46 groups and 2,300 nature protection areas.

G．And they also showed a sense of connection with the natural world and high levels of enjoyment.

5 . How cool can libraries be in an era of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.

Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States

The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.

Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland

The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of the library's oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps (竖琴) in Ireland. Dating to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol foreland.

Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States

At first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”,   which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.

TU Delft Library: The Netherlands

The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can’t really see the actual Library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.

1. Which of the four libraries has the longest history?

A．Central Library	B．Trinity College Library
C．Geisel Library	D．TU Delft Library

2. What makes Geisel Library different from the others is that ________.

A．Queen Elizabeth I founded the library

B．it has a roof of grassy hill

C．famous writers often deliver speeches there

D．it is the largest single library in the world

3. In Central Library, you can ________.

A．drink cocktails	B．buy souvenirs
C．enjoy sci-fi films	D．see the old harp