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The smallest library in the world has appeared on the streets of New York City---and it has space for just one reader at a time. The bright yellow plastic building has 40 books and its purpose(目的) is to help travelers take a break with a good story.
The Little Free Library was designed by two creative architects(建筑师) using recycled materials, with holes allowing visitors to look in before they enter the building. Architects Marcelo Ertorteguy and Sara Valente said the library creates an environment which keeps its users in the experience of reading books.
The library in Manhattan has attracted(吸引) a great deal of interest since it was set last month. “The Little Free Library idea was created about three years ago and quickly started to appear in the other places, including Europe, Africa and India,” Mr. Ertorteguy said.
He added, “With the library we wanted to create a place where to slow down, a small place in New York City’s streets where to get into a new world---the world of the book you pick.”
There are more than 5,000 Little Free Library across the U.S. and the other countries, but most are nothing more than outdoor bookshelves which cannot hold readers inside. The project is to give everyone access to reading material even if they live in areas which are not served by public libraries.
1.People use the holes on the library to ___________.
A. protect the books B. look into the library
C. relax themselves D. attract more readers
2.The underlined word “access” in the last paragraph might mean “____________”.
A. 建议 B.能力 C.机会 D.清单
3.The main idea of the fourth paragraph is ______________.
A. the address of the library
B. the purpose (目的) of the library
C. the history of the library
D. the material of the library
4.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The Little Free Library becomes more and more popular.
B. The Little Free Library gets people into a new city.
C. The Little Free Library cost two architects a lot of money.
D. The Little Free Library has been built all over Asia.
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Here is the introduction of the smallest library in the world.
The Little Free Library has first appeared on the streets of New York City. It is so small that only one person can come in at a time. It was set up in a neighborhood in Manhattan. There are only 40 books in the library. In fact, it is not a house but a plastic building. Two designers designed it. The library was made of recycled materials. It looks like an umbrella so that all the books in it can be protected from bad weather. Readers can look at the books before they go into the library because there are also some holes outside the building.
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China has the _____ population in the world.
A.smallest B.most
C.largest D.large
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China has the _____ population in the world.
A.smallest B.most C.largest D.large
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China has the _____ population in the world.
A.smallest B.most C.largest D.large
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—Which country has the_____population in the world?
—China.
A.smallest B.most
C.largest D.large
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.—Which country has the_____population in the world? —China.
A.smallest B.most C.largest D.large
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It’s reported that China has the _________ population in the world.
A. largest B. smallest C. most
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“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world. That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world. It first appeared in New York in 1969.
In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. Tests have shown that children from different backgrounds have benefited(受益) from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional (偶然的) viewers. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number who can watch it regularly. The programs all use songs, stories, jokes, and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships.
Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories （理论）of its creators, thethe support by the government and private (私人的) businesses, and the skillful use of all kinds of TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.
1.Why is Sesame Street shown many times during the week?
A．More children can benefit from it.
B．Children can watch it 5 times a week.
C．Many schools can use it in classes.
D．Children can watch it again and again.
2.What can children learn from Sesame Street mainly?
A. Singing skills. B. Drawing skills.
C. Basic knowledge. D. Storytelling.
3.What is the most important reason for Sesame Street to be successful?
A. Because it is supported by the government and businesses.
B. Because it is based on educational theories.
C. Because it gives parents chances to see famous stars.
D. Because it gets children interested in learning.
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“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in many parts of the world. That program became one of American exports soon after it went on the air in New York in 1969.
In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. The viewers include more than half the country’s pre-school children, from every kind of economic, racial (种族的), and geographical group.
Although some educators object (反对) to some parts of the program, parents praise (赞扬) it highly. Many teachers also consider it a great help, though some teachers find that problems come out when first graders who have learnt from “Sesame Street” are in the same class with children who have not watched the program.
Tests have shown that children from all racial, geographical, and economic backgrounds have benefited (受益) from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional (偶尔的) viewers. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.
The programs all use songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships. But there are some differences. For example, the Spanish program, produced in Mexico City, devotes more time to teaching whole words than to teaching separate (单独的) letters.
Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories (理论) of its creators, the support by the government and private businesses, and the skillful use of various TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.
1.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A．It is shown at different hours during the week.
B．Famous adult stars often appear on it.
C．This program has been on for less than forty years.
D．Children learn and enjoy themselves while watching it.
2.Why is “Sesame Street” so popular in the world?
A．Because it is supported by the government and businesses.
B．Because it uses different kinds of skillful tricks.
C．Because mothers watch it along with their children.
D．Because it makes every child watching it feel able to learn.
3.The best title for this passage can be _________.
A．Sesame Street B．Educating Children
C．TV Programs D．A Great Success