1. (2022高二下·湖北期中) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、 D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Libraries in New York

The New York Public Library

476 Fifth Ave, New York

The New York Public Library was established in 1895 when the holdings of the Astor Library, the Lenox Library and the Tilden Trust were consolidated (合并). Located right next to Bryant Park, the library is a beautiful building and the second biggest library in the US. You can visit three out of the five floors of this library. There's a computer lab on the 3rd floor, a small café on the main floor, and free WiFi.

The Mulberry Street Branch Library

10 Jersey St, New York

Opened in 2007, the New York Public Library's Mulberry Street branch is located at the site of a former chocolate factory in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. The branch's entrance is located at ground level, and two other floors are located below ground, with a staircase connecting the spaces and bringing natural light downstairs.

Poets House

10 River Ter, New York

Founded in 1985, Poets House has created a home for all who read and write poetry. From 1990 to 2007, it was located in an intimate loft (私人公寓) at 72 Spring Street in SoHo. When rent increases made SoHo an impractical location, Poets House managed to become a rent-free occupant (使用者) of a new building on the bank of the Hudson River, thanks to the Battery Park City Authority. In the summer of 2009, Poets House moved to its permanent home at 10 River Terrace in Battery Park City.

The Morgan Library & Museum

225 Madison Ave, New York

The Morgan Library & Museum is a complex (综合体) of buildings in the heart of New York City, with clean environments, a nice bar and a restaurant. Established in 1890, it began as the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913) , one of the outstanding collectors and cultural benefactors (赞助人) in the United States.

1. （1） What can we learn about the New York Public Library?

   A . It's the largest library in the US. B . Only two floors are accessible to the public. C . The computer lab is open to the public for free. D . Its original holdings came from three sources.
3. （2） Why did Poets House move out of the SoHo location?

   A . The place was old and in need of repair. B . It had difficulty paying the rent. C . The place couldn't hold its increasing visitors. D . It managed to buy a new building elsewhere.
5. （3） Where can you go if you want to try a formal meal at a library?

   A . 476 Fifth Ave, New York B . 10 Jersey St, New York C . 10 River Ter, New York D . 225 Madison Ave, New York