40. What is the purpose of the passage?
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参考答案
36. C 37. C 38. B 39. A 40. C
What is the purpose of the pa…——2020 高考英语第 40 题答案解析
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【答案】36. C 37. C 38. B 39. A 40. C
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何使用改造升级后现代公共图书馆。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Check out a book 中“ Via such networks, libraries share their books with
each other through the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book you've requested is delivered to the
nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.(
通过这样的网络，图书馆通过运载车辆的使用彼此分享图书。一旦你要的书送到最近的书店
，他们会通过电子邮件通知你，你就可以去取了。)”可知，合作网络连接的公共图书馆通过
向附近的图书馆分支机构发送所需的书籍，使读者受益。故选C项。
【37题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“ You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular
magazines. Some libraries even loan out toys and games. (
你可以借DVD电影、CD音乐和流行杂志。一些图书馆甚至借出玩具和游戏。)”可知，从公
共图书馆可以外借DVD电影、CD音乐、流行杂志、玩具和游戏等物品。故选C项。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“ And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-
hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.
(你可能会发现带着你的孩子去半个小时的“故事时间” 是一种放松，那时你安静地坐在角落
里看一本好书，)”可知，带孩子去半小时的“故事时间”，可以让父母享受安静的阅读。故
选B项。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“ Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information
about business management shared through chambers of commerce （商会）and government
agencies, and they will offer printing and database services you need.
(许多图书馆会通过商会和政府机构分享本地提供的商业管理信息，并提供你需要的打印和数
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据库服务。)”可知，你当地的图书馆可以通过提供相关信息和支持服务来帮助你创业。故选
A项。
【40题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章标题How to Use a Modern Public
Library（如何使用一个现代公共图书馆）和第一段中的“ you may be surprised to learn that
libraries have changed for the better. They have transformed themselves into places where you can
develop your love of knowledge meet interesting people, or find out how to start a
business.（你可能会惊讶地发现图书馆已经变得更好了。他们已经把自己变成了一个地方，
在那里你可以发展你对知识的热爱，遇见有趣的人，或者发现如何创业）。再结合几个小标
题：Check out a book （借一本书）； Check out other items （借其他物品）；Join targeted
reading groups （加入有针对性的阅读小组）；Start a business using the help of your local
library（在当地图书馆的帮助下创业）可知，本文主要介绍了在经过改善后的图书馆里，人
们可以做些什么，即：经过改善后的图书馆可以给人们提供什么服务。故选C。
B
“They tell me that you’d like to make a statue(塑像) of me-is that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream?”
The deep, gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl. Asking a favor of the President of the
United States was no casual matter, especially for a seventeen-year-old girl.
“Yes, sir,” she replied, her dark eyes meeting his. “I wouldn’t have duo ask you, but my
teacher, Mr. Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an admirable manner. “
President Lincoln smiled. “Painters, sculptors-they’ve all tried to make the best of this ordinary
face, but I’m afraid there’s not much hope. What did you have in mind, Miss Ream? A
bust(半身像)?”
Before Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of apology in his voice.
“Of course-I shouldn’t have asked A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a
young woman your size. “
Vinnie’s face turned red. She realized she looked like a child, with her tiny figure. “Small does
not mean weak, sir,” she defended herself. “I was born in the country of Wisconsin. I’ve driven
teams of horses and carried water. Making a full-length clay(粘土) figure would not exhaust my
strength-and that is what I intend to do!”
The President’s eyes, brightened at her show of spirit. “Sorry, madam, I have underestimated
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you as I didn’t know your background.”
But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers, in thought. “Miss Ream,” he
sighed, “I’d like to let you do it, but as you know, we are in the middle of a war. How could I
possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now? I hardly have a minute to myself.”
Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office. “I work quickly,” she said. Her voice
was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows. “If I were to bring my clay
here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could complete most of the project while you are at
your desk.”
The President seemed to consider her idea seriously. He got up and shook Vinnie’s hand
warmly, “I’ve heard that you are a talented young woman, and I have found you charming and
intelligent as well. I cannot make my decision immediately, but you will hear from me soon.”
The very next day, Vinnie received an invitation from the President.
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