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今天的原创练习取材于英美社区正在流行的一个环保新做法——「社区工具图书馆 Library of Things」：居民不必再为偶尔用一次的电钻、帐篷或梯子花钱买下，而是像借书一样把它们借回家。阅读部分 4 题、七选五 36–40，题量与形式完全按高考全国卷要求命制，全文原创。建议限时 20 分钟完成。
阅读理解（共 4 题）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The Library Where You Borrow a Drill, Not a Book
In a quiet neighbourhood of Leeds, northern England, a small shop on the high street looks a little unusual. Instead of shelves full of novels, its walls are lined with power tools, camping tents, sewing machines, and folding ladders. This is a "Library of Things" — a place where local residents can borrow useful objects for a small fee, rather than buying them and letting them sit unused at home.
The idea is both practical and environmental. Many household items are used only a few times a year: a drill for hanging a picture, a pressure washer for cleaning the driveway, a food blender for a single recipe. Buying each one wastes money and storage space, and produces unnecessary manufacturing waste. By sharing these objects within a community, a Library of Things reduces consumption and keeps usable goods in circulation.
The first such library appeared in Berlin in 2010, and the model has since spread to cities across Europe, North America, and Japan. Most are run by community groups or local councils, supported by small membership fees. In some towns, the library also lends gardening tools and even musical instruments, becoming a kind of neighbourhood hub where people meet and exchange skills.
Research suggests the benefits are real. A study in the Netherlands found that one sharing library can replace hundreds of individually owned items, cutting both household spending and carbon emissions linked to production. Just as importantly, the spaces build social ties: members often help one another repair things, and workshops on fixing bikes or mending clothes turn strangers into neighbours.
Critics point out that sharing libraries are not a cure for overconsumption. They work best for bulky or rarely used items, not for daily necessities. They also depend on volunteers and steady funding to survive. Yet for many communities, the appeal is clear. "You don't need to own everything to live well," says the Leeds coordinator. "Sometimes borrowing is smarter — for your wallet and for the planet."
As cities look for ways to cut waste, the humble Library of Things offers a quiet lesson: the greenest product is often the one you never had to buy.
1. What is special about a Library of Things?
A. It sells second-hand books at low prices.
B. It lets people borrow objects instead of buying them.
C. It only lends tools to professional workers.
D. It is run by the national government alone.
2. Why does the author mention a drill and a pressure washer?
A. To show they are the most expensive items.
B. To compare different brands of household goods.
C. To give examples of rarely used but useful items.
D. To explain how to repair them at home.
3. What social benefit of these libraries is mentioned in Paragraph 4?
A. They create jobs for factory workers.
B. They help neighbours connect and learn from each other.
C. They reduce the price of daily necessities.
D. They replace large supermarkets in towns.
4. What is the author's attitude toward Libraries of Things?
A. Doubtful — they are a complete solution to waste.
B. Critical — they increase overconsumption.
C. Supportive — they offer a smart and green alternative.
D. Neutral — they make no difference to the planet.
七选五（第 36–40 题，两项多余）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Starting a Library of Things may sound complicated, but many communities have proved it can begin quite small. Often, it starts with a simple question: how many drills does one street really need? 36 That shared idea becomes the seed of a lending library.
The first step is finding a space. This does not have to be a shop. A spare room in a community centre, a corner of a library, or even a shared garage can work. 37 What matters is that members can easily drop by and pick things up.
Next comes collecting items. Organisers usually put out a call for donations: tools people no longer use, tents from cancelled trips, appliances still in good condition. 38 A well-kept drill is far more useful than a broken one.
Keeping things running requires a simple system. Most libraries use an online calendar or a paper sign-out sheet so everyone knows what is available. 39 Clear rules about late returns and small cleaning fees keep the collection in good shape.
Perhaps the biggest reward is not the saved money but the stronger community. Neighbours who meet while borrowing a ladder end up chatting, and those chats build trust. 40 In the end, a Library of Things lends more than objects — it lends a sense of belonging.
A. The location should be central and open at regular hours.
B. People soon realise they rarely need to own such items themselves.
C. Donated goods must be checked and repaired before they are lent out.
D. Some critics argue that sharing models cannot replace real ownership.
E. Members are also encouraged to teach each other how to use the tools safely.
F. A small group of volunteers is enough to keep the library open each week.
G. Over time, these small exchanges turn a street into a closer-knit neighbourhood.
答案与解析
阅读理解
1. B 第一段说明 Library of Things 是「借物品而非购买」的场所，对应 B。A 偷换概念（不是卖二手书）；C、D 与原文「向所有居民开放、多由社区团体运营」不符。
2. C 第二段列举 drill、pressure washer 等是为了说明「很多物品一年仅用几次」，对应 C「很少用但有用的物品例证」。A、B、D 均非作者用意。
3. B 第四段末句指出这些空间「build social ties」，成员互相帮助修理、举办工作坊，把陌生人变成邻居，对应 B「帮助邻里建立联系、互相学习」。A、C、D 均未提及。
4. C 末段引用协调员的话「borrowing is smarter — for your wallet and for the planet」，且全文肯定其环保与社交价值，态度为支持，对应 C。A「完整解决方案」与末段 Critics 观点相反；B、D 与文意相悖。
七选五
36. B 前句提出「一条街到底需要多少把电钻」，B「人们很快意识到自己很少需要真正拥有这些物品」自然衔接，引出共享理念。
37. A 本段讲「找空间」，A「位置应居中且定时开放」与后句「关键是居民方便顺路来借」呼应。
38. C 本段讲「收集物品」，C「捐赠物外借前须检查修理」与后句「保养良好的电钻远比坏的有用」逻辑一致。
39. E 本段讲「运营系统」，E「也鼓励成员互相教安全使用工具」与清晰的归还规则共同说明如何维持运转。
40. G 前句讲借梯子时的闲聊建立信任，G「久而久之这些小交流让街道变成更紧密的邻里」收束全文，呼应末句「借出的还有归属感」。
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