阅读理解阅读下面的四篇短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。Howco...

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阅读下面的四篇短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。

How cool are these libraries?

Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States

It is modern and fashionable, designed by Rem Koolhaas and Johus Prince-Ramus. The library opened in 2004. Two years later, the tours began.

Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland

It is the oldest library in Ireland, built in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which has more than 200,000 of the library’s oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps (竖琴) in Ireland.

Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States

It looks like a spaceship. William Pereira designed the library in 1970. It has been known for its sci-fi films, short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the library”, which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from famous writers.

TU Delft Library: the Netherlands

It was built in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books and its own museums. The building itself is under the ground, so you can’t really see the actual library. What makes it interesting is the roof. And it is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters.

1. When did Central Library open?

A. In 2004. B. In 2006. C. In 1970. D. In 1997.

2. In Geisel Library, you can ______.

A. visit the Long Room B. see the old harps

C. enjoy sci-fi films D. buy old books

3. What makes TU Delft Library interesting?

A. Dinner in the library.

B. The roof of a grassy hill.

C. Speeches given by the writers.

D. The show of Queen Elizabeth I.

4. Which of the libraries has the longest history?

A. Geisel Library. B. TU Delft Library.