【题目】Once upon a time, a library was just about the only place that someone could go to get a book or go to read for free. Then came the arrival of the Internet, and that changed everything. Before long, books were available on different sites on the web. It was only a matter of time until Kindle, Nook, and other e-readers swept the scene. Along with them came the e-book. Many believed that this would be the end of libraries. But libraries still exist today, and many of them even thrive(繁荣). So, how is it possible that they survived against the onslaught of e-books?
For one thing, the truth is that libraries were never just about borrowing books for free. Librarians provide many services other than those of a desk clerk or customer service agent. They often hold seminars, presentations, contests, and other events to promote free education. These events are considered necessary by parents and kids alike.
For others, the library is a place where they can go to get away from the rush of the world and from social obligations or family troubles. Many go to the library to study for projects, papers and exams. Others simply see it as a recreational hobby.
For another thing, most libraries and librarians do not reject the changing tides of technology. And neither does the world, for that matter. In the US, the graduate degree program to become a librarian is often called a Library Science program. It reflects the fact that the country believes its librarians should keep up with the latest in information technology. Many librarians agree, and therefore have become experts in the field. Librarians have by now and large willingly educated themselves in the technology needed to keep up with the fast-paced digital world of technology today.
So consider a visit to your local library to see all the recent changes. If you haven’t been to one in a while you might not recognize the place. But don’t worry. Your librarian will be happy to bring you up to speed.
【1】The underlined word “onslaught” in Paragraph 1 can best be replaced by “_____”.
A. price B. attack C. future D. quality
【2】 According to Paragraph 4, many librarians ______.
A. prefer traditional books to e-books
B. don’t need to have a graduate degree
C. can’t keep up with the world of technology
D. have made good use of new technology in their work
【3】What’s the author’s attitude towards the future of librarians?
A. Hopeful. B. Careless. C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving.
【4】Which of the following shows the structure of the text?
A. 
B.
C.
D. 
CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point(次要点) C: Conclusion
在线课程【答案】
【1】B
【2】D
【3】A
【4】B
【解析】
试题分析：
【1】B词义猜测题。根据这一句话how is it possible that they survived against the onslaught of e-books?并结合前后文可知，图书馆要和现代电子阅读器相竞争，所以句子中的against抵抗，指的是图书馆抵抗新兴科技的竞争，进攻。故选B。
【2】D细节理解题。根据第四段的librarians do not reject the changing tides of technology.以及librarians should keep up with the latest in information technology.等可知图书馆管理员是被希望能够跟上信息技术的发展脚步的，并合理利用，而不是将新技术拒之门外。故选D。
【3】A推理判断题。根据第一段But libraries still exist today, and many of them even thrive(繁荣).可知，图书馆现在仍然存在，并且在想办法抵抗电子阅读器的竞争。所以可以推知作者对于图书馆是一种积极的心态。故选A。
【4】B主旨大意题。通读全文，可知第一段总起，将图书馆面临的对手，电子阅读器，的解决方法提出来。后面接着从两方面细谈，根据For one thing,，For another thing可知有两个观点。所以第二段和第三段是在阐述同一个观点，最后一段进行总结。故选B。