Todd Bol,a retired businessman,could never have expected that a wooden container he built in his front yard one day would have the global impact it does today.
Bol built a dollhouse-size structure that looked like a schoolhouse on a post,and he put it in his yard as a free community library to remember his mother,who was a book lover and school teacher.Bol's prototype gave birth to Little Free Library(LFL),a nonprofit organization that seeks to place small,accessible book exchange boxes in neighborhoods around the world.The concept is simple:Neighbors are invited to share a book,leave a book,or both.Today,there are over 50,000 of these libraries registered in 70 countries.
Almost everyone can register with LFL and start a library as long as the person keeps it in good shape and makes sure that book materials are appropriate for his/her neighborhood.Library owners can create their own library boxes;therefore,the libraries are usually unique in appearance,and there seems to be no limit to the possibilities.One library in California was built out of a used wine container;another in Texas had tiny stairs and bright colored walls.Once registered,libraries are assigned a number at LFL's website.The LFL Index lists the locations of all libraries with GPS coordinates (坐標(biāo))and other information.Owners receive a sign saying "Little Free Library".
People say they have been attracted to pick up a book when walking by a Little Free Library,out of curiosity and because it's convenient.Some sidewalk librarians say they have met more neighbors since having a little library in their front yard.Bol is also most proud of the way Little Free Library is bringing communities together. "It's started a neighborhood exchange.It gets people talking and more comfortable with their neighbors," he says. "This leads to them helping each other."
(1)What does the underlined word "prototype" in paragraph 2 refer to? CC
A.A community center.
B.A dollhouse on a post.
C.A book exchange box.
D.A nonprofit organization.
(2)What can we learn about the operation of a Little Free Library? BB
A.There is no limit to the selection of books.
B.The library can come in any shape and color.
C.The library needs to hire many professional librarians.
D.The owner must first be assigned a number from the LFL website.
(3)What can be inferred about Little Free Library? DD
A.It helps improve GPS functions.
B.It connects libraries around the world.
C.It makes reading accessible to the poor.
D.It helps restore human connections.
(4)Which of the following can be the best title for the text? AA
A.LFL:A Booster to Shared Reading
B.LFL:The Best Place to Meet Neighbors
C.Todd Bol:A Successful Book Businessman
D.Reading:An Approach to Improving Yourself
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【答案】C;B;D;A
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