1 . Public libraries are an excellent resource for research, literacy (读写能力) education, and reading-centered events. Most towns have one or share library services with other towns through a mobile library, and the use of a public library is free to people who are willing to apply for a library card.
There are several primary sources of library funding, starting with national funds which are distributed to states or provinces. These regions send the funds on to public libraries. Local governments also play an important role in providing funding for libraries, and most librarians apply for grants (拨款). Finally, private donations help to maintain libraries — most libraries have an association of Friends of the Library which organizes fund-raising sales and pays annual dues to help maintain the library.
Grants and private donations can also be used to provide a large amount of funding for public libraries, and some large libraries maintain a separate staff member to increase the amount of funding that they can obtain through these sources. Grants include technology grants which allow libraries to install and upgrade computer systems, grants which focus on a particular topic such as science, fiction, children’s books, or local history, and education grants which support locally-based community efforts such as after-school reading programs. Many private donors are pleased to support their local public libraries by donating funds or including some library in their wills, and libraries reward their donors with treats like after-hours visits or privileged access to special collections.
By combining multiple resources, creative librarians can keep their libraries useful, informative, and fun for browsers. When it comes to supporting public libraries, every little bit counts: if you cannot afford to donate to a local library, think about volunteering time to help shelve books, lead after-school programs, or organize fund-raisers. Being active with your public library is a very important way to contribute to your local community.
1. How many main sources of library funding are mentioned?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．By exploring more about history. |
| B．By developing a scientific computer system. |
| C．By providing help for after-school activities. |
| D．By enriching special collections for the donors. |
| A．Viewers in the library. |
| B．Programs used to view documents. |
| C．People running the library. |
| D．Donors visiting the library regularly. |
| A．Stressing the value of public libraries. |
| B．Appealing for donation to local libraries. |
| C．Introducing sources of public library funding. |
| D．Showing the procedure of funding libraries. |
The China International Search and Rescue Team (CISAR)
After long and
Rescue workers are trained to find people, treat injuries, and hand out food, water and other supplies. They have to do work that is
Rescue workers must have big hearts, too. It takes a number
3 . “We work four-day weeks because it makes our staff more motivated,” says Joe Munns, CEO and founder of Bakedin, which makes home baking kits and cake mixes.
Joe has put his 40 workers on a four-day week since he started the firm in 2013, when he was working for the computer giant IBM.
Because there is still some business to do on Fridays, such as dealing with customer enquiries, some of Bakedin's office workers volunteer to work on Fridays.
Bakedin staff put in nine-and-a-half-hours on the four days they are at work.
Many firms and countries. have started experimenting with four-day, rather than five-day weeks.
| A．He figured it was his business. |
| B．He ran the company as a weekend passion. |
| C．There are other benefits of putting staff on a four-day week. |
| D．It is a big selling point when they first advertise for workers. |
| E．They take their third day off at some other point in the week. |
| F．They get more done this way than if they were at work five days a week |
| G．It reduces the risk of staff “burning out” and improves their work-life balance. |
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）.
The children showed a great increase in personal health.
| 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 . The Worlds' Best Bookshops
There's nothing like being surrounded by books， wherever you are． Here are the finest oases of literature that travellers can bring you．
Daikanyama T﹣site | Tokyo
It is well worth visiting even if just to admire the building's beautiful， crisscrossed architecture． Once you've had your fill of roaming three floors' worth of bookshelves， there's the bar， the coffee shop， or even the video rental space to give you more reason to stay just that little bit longer． Grab a book， order a beer and dive into its pages． I could have stayed hours here．
City Lights | San Francisco
The three﹣storey establishment publishes and sells titles in poetry， fiction， translation， politics， history and the arts． It hosts events and readings， and runs a non﹣profit of the same name that aims to promote diversity of voices and ideas in literature． It's opposite Vesuvio， a bar frequented by Kerouac and other Beat﹣generation writers and artists．
Shakespeare and Company | Paris
I made a special trip to the Left Bank for this one when I was in Paris． It has two floors packed with English﹣language texts， and I was particularly struck by any spare wall space devoted to notes from visitors ﹣ heartfelt messages to a loved one， dedications to the shop itself， or a quote from a favourite author or philosopher．
Hutatma Chowk | Mumbai
A few years ago I visited India， investigating Rudyard Kipling's connections with the country． I spotted a cheap copy of The Jungle Book on one of the tarp﹣covered book stalls at Hutatma Chowk （Martyrs' Square）． The booksellers here are like amateur librarians， able to lay their hands on almost any title you ask for． To me， those well﹣thumbed （翻旧了的） books spoke volumes about the changes of Mumbai's readers in the 150 years since the city gave us Kipling．
1. In which bookshop can you buy a drink while visiting？| A．Daikanyama T﹣site. |
| B．City Lights. |
| C．Shakespeare and Company. |
| D．Hutatma Chowk. |
| A．People can meet Rudyard Kipling there． |
| B．They sell the cheapest books in the world． |
| C．The book owners are amateur librarians． |
| D．The sellers are familiar with the books． |
| A．They are beautifully designed． |
| B．They are three﹣storey buildings． |
| C．They offer book lovers good experience． |
| D．They are frequently visited by great writers． |
1. What is the talk mainly about?
| A．A town. | B．A hospital. | C．An organization. |
| A．It is interesting. | B．It is successful. | C．It is difficult. |
| A．The ability to handle pressure. |
| B．The ability to get along with others. |
| C．The ability to cope with emergency incidents. |
| A．Doctors. | B．Building engineers. | C．Food experts. |
In order to encourage literacy (读写能力) among kids who are more used to playing on their smart devices. LA County
For those
Kids can now go to their local library and tell the librarian that they would like
The program has already had a major effect
1.推荐某一社团；
2.推荐理由；
3.表达祝愿。
参考词汇：户外运动社团 the outdoor sports club 科技社团 the science club
舞台剧社团 the stage drama club
注意：1.词数100左右
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jeff,
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Yours,
Li Hua
The China International Search and Team (CISAR) was founded in 2001 and now consists of many rescue workers and about 14 sniffer dogs.
After long and careful training,
The CISAR has helped a lot by all means
Rescue workers are
10 . Diving with a Purpose
The water is cool against my skin, the silence absolute, and as I hover (盘旋) over the remains at the bottom of the sea, I feel peaceful, thankful, a sense of coming home.
Go underwater with me, and you’ll see about 30 other divers, paired in sets of two. They calmly float in place, despite strong currents off the coast of Key Largo, Florida, sketching images of coral-covered artifacts or taking measurements.
We are members of Diving With a Purpose, a group that trains divers to find and conserve (保存) historical and cultural artifacts buried deep in the waters.
However, the wrecks are hard to find. Ships from the past were primarily made of wood, and they have disintegrated over time and been absorbed by the sea. Searchers today use equipment such as side-scan sonars (声呐) to detect unnatural, manufactured materials in dark water.
The sandy ocean floor covers and reveals as it fancies. What may be seen today may not be seen tomorrow. A proper expedition with historians and archaeologists can take years. But it is important to take as long as is needed to look.
| A．Its goal is to help us find history and stories under the water. |
| B．We are helping document and mapping the remains of a shipwreck. |
| C．We love and volunteer to go underwater for the magic and cool feelings. |
| D．However, in some ways there is still so much we don’t know about DWP. |
| E．The information we gather from the depths tells a more inclusive history of us. |
| F．Unfortunately, the work can take place at sites home to marine life that shouldn’t be disturbed. |
