A famous library (Use of English part 1 - multiple choice)

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design

The _________ of the library is spectacular, with amazing use of light and space. A. model B. creation C. invention D. design

said

The library was _________ to have around 700,000 books, and at the time people thought it contained 'all the knowledge in the world'. A. stated B. told C. spoken D. said

founded

The most famous library of all time was __________ by Alexander the Great over 2,300 years ago, in Alexandria. A. originated B. founded C. instituted D. based

Rays

_________ of sunlight shine through green and blue glass onto the desks and bookshelves below, and letters from every know alphabet are carved on the walls. A. Sections B. Pieces C. Rays D. Slices

made

Copies of these books were _________ there, and these were then distributed around countries in the ancient world. A. got B. made C. formed D. achieved

do

...where scholars come to study and _________ research. A. follow B. have C. accept D. do

destroyed

But then the library was _________ by fire. Thousands of works of philosophy, science and literature were lost, and it took centuries to recover them. A. broken B. injured C. destroyed D. hurt

cost

Now, a new, modern library has been built in Alexandria, at a _________ of £120m. A. price B. cost C. worth D. charge

hope

People in Alexandria _________ that the library will once again... A. hope B. want C. aim D. target

place

...the library will once again be a _________ where scholars from all over the world come to study. A. scene B. place C. position D. part

room

It has a vast reading area seating 2,000 people, and _________ in the library for eight million books. A. room B. place C. volume D. extent

situated

It was _________ at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, and was the perfect location for a centre of learning. A. situated B. stationed C. installed D. inserted

reflect

There is a huge circular roof which slopes at a special angle. This means that it can _________ light from the sun into the museum. A. show B. mirror C. reflect D. demonstrate


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