高三英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AWhile its the books that make a library，being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you to work a little bit harderHere are some of the coolest libraries of the world Library of Birmingham-Birmingham，UK The new Library of Birmingham is said to be not only Britains biggest public library，but also the largest in EuropeDesigned by Dutch architects，this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of resources within its walls，including adult and kidslibraries，music collections，a Shakespeare Memorial Room，and even a gym roomGardens crown the roof，while the changing seasons bring variations in the shadows and reflections inside National Library of France-Paris，France The National Library of France，which now contains an astonishing collection of 30 million，dates back to the 14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre by King Charles VThe library was moved to Rue de Richelieu site in 1868，with major design work carried out by French architects Henri Labrouste and，following his death，Jean-Louis PascalHere，the reading rooms are elegance itselfThere are more than just books to be found State Library of New South Wales-Sydney，Australia The public State Library of New South Wales holds the honor of being the oldest institution of kind in AustraliaIt was originally the Australian Subscription Library in 1826，but it wasnt until 1942 that its permanent home was readyDesigned by Sydney architect Walter Liberty Vernon and completed in 1910，the magnificent sandstone Mitchell Wing is one of the architectural highlights Seattle Central Library-Seattle，Washington，USA Seattle Central Librarys distinctive design ensures it stands outArchitect Rem Koolhaas is one of the names attached to its designArchitects sought to envelop the 11-story building witha layer of transparency，using a skin of glass and metalThe finished article houses about 1.45 million books and other things，as well as more than 400 computers available for public useThe building，which opened in 2004，was included on the American Institute of Architectslist of Americas 150 favorite buildings in 20071. Which of the following library has the longest history？ _ A. Library of BirminghamB. National Library of FranceC. State Library of New South WalesD. Seattle Central Library2. What can you do in Library of Birmingham？ _ A. Attend a concertB. Act a playC. Take some exerciseD. Enjoy new technology3. What do National Library of France and Seattle Central Library have in common？ _ A. They have computers availableB. They were moved to a new placeC. They won awards for architectureD. They were designed by more than one personBAt the age of seven, while his friends were spending their allowances on things like candy and toys, Jose Adolfo Quisocola was busy saving money for basic purchases. To try to get his peers (同龄人) to do the same, the boy from Peru came up with the idea of an eco-bank, the Bartselana Student Bank, which allows kids of all ages to become financially independent while also helping the environment.Set up in 2012, the bank is the worlds first bank for kids. To become a member, a kid has to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and set a savings goal. Once accepted, all bank partners are required to deposit at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and observe other requirements, such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops.The waste accumulated is sold to local recycling companies, who, thanks to Joses efforts, pay a higher-than-market rate for everything brought in by the bank members. The money received is placed in the personal account where they collect until the savings goal is reached. The account holder can then withdraw the money, or choose to leave it and continue to grow for a bigger target. At the beginning, my teachers thought I was crazy or that a child could not undertake this type of project, Jose recalls. They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its present. Luckily, I had the support of the school headmaster and an assistant in my class.The boys efforts paid off, and by 2013, the bank had over 200 members, who brought in one ton of recyclable waste. Today, the eco-bank, which now has the support of several local institutions, boasts ten educational centers. They are designed to teach the over 3,000 students, aged 10 to 18, to become financially independent, use their money wisely, and help the environment.Not surprisingly, Joses efforts have earned him several national and international awards. On November 20, 2018, Jose won Childrens Climate Prize, which comes with a medal and 5,500 in prize money and is given to a child or youth who has accomplished an extraordinary achievement for the climate or environ