Unit 1 Festivals around the world Reading课时作业

第一节 阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

　　There are a lot of public libraries in Britain. These libraries have more than one hundred and fifteen million books, not including those libraries of public schools.

　　Public libraries not only lend books, music records but also help children, patients in hospitals and others to get special play readings, film shows and so on.

The first public libraries were founded in about the year 1850. Today's public libraries usually have a reading-room, a lending room and a reference room.

The greatest and most famous library in Britain is that of the British Library in London. It was founded in 1973 and has over 10, 000, 000 books. It has nearly every magazine, newspaper and book published in Britain and other parts across the world．

1. According to the passage, public libraries in Britain can do the following except (除了) _______.

　A. lend books B. lend music records

　C. offer special play readings D. offer some food

2. The British Library ________.

　A. was founded in the seventeenth century

　B. was famous only for its rich collection of books and magazines

　C. is famous only for its long history

　D. was founded in the later 20th century

3. Which is the best title?

A. Public Libraries in Britain

　B. The British Library

　C. The Richest Libraries

　D. A Famous Library

　　B

　　Two good friends, Sam and Jason, met with a car accident on their way home one night. The next morning, Sam woke up blind. His legs were broken. The doctor, Mr. Lee, was standing by his bed，looking at him with a thoughtful expression. When he saw Sam awake, he asked，"How are you feeling, Sam？"Sam smiled and said，"Not bad, doctor. Thank you for doing the operation(手术)." Mr. Lee was moved by Sam. When he was leaving, Sam said, "Please don't tell Jason about it." "...OK," Mr. Lee replied.

Months later when Jason's wounds (伤)healed(愈合), Sam was still very sick. Neither could he see nor walk. What he could do was just stay in his wheelchair all day long. At first, Jason stayed with him for a few days. But days later, Jason felt very discouraged and embarrassed to spend time staying with a disabled man like Sam. So