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There are a lot of public libraries in Britain. These libraries have more than one hundred and fifteen
million books, not including (包括) those libraries of public schools.
Public libraries not only lend books, music records (唱片) but also help children, patients (病人) 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 (杂志), newspaper and book
published (出版) in Britain and other parts across the world.
1. How many books are there in the British Museum? [ ]
A. No more than 10, 000, 000.
B. 10,000,000 or less.
C. More than 10, 000, 000.
D. Just 10,000,000.
2. The "reference room" means a place for people to _____. [ ]
A. borrow books
B. look up something
C. read magazines
D. lend records
3. 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
4. Which is the best title? [ ]
A. Public Libraries in Britain
B. The British Library
C. The Richest Libraries
D. A Famous Library
