山西省康杰中学2014-2015学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、康杰中学20142015学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语试题 2015.4本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How much are the potatoes?A. 6 cents a pound. B. 16 cents a pound. C. 60 cents a

2、pound.2. Whats the woman concerned about?A. Her health. B. Her appearance. C. Her character.3. What does the girl want?A. Sweets. B. Books. C. Pencils.4. What will the woman probably do?A. Catch a train. B. See the man off. C. Go shopping.5. Which place are the speakers trying to find? A. A hotel. B

3、. A bank. C. A restaurant.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6-7 题。6. Whats the man doing?A. Getting dressed. B. Having an interview. C. Celebrating a birthday.7. Whats the probable re

4、lationship between the two speakers?A. Parent and child. B. Husband and wife. C. Customer and sales woman.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8-10 题。8. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a school. B. At a bus stop. C. In a hospital.9. How long has the man learned English?A. Two months. B. Five months.

5、C. Nine months.10. What is the relationship between the two speakers? A. Strangers. B. Friends. C. Couple.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11-13 题。11. Who is making the telephone call?A. Thomas Brothers. B. Mike Landon. C. Jack Cooper.12. What relation is the woman to Mr. Cooper?A. His wife. B. His boss. C. His secreta

6、ry.13. What is the message about? A. A meeting. B. A visit to France. C. The date for a trip.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14-16 题。14. What is Ariel going to do in Toronto?A. Attend a party. B. Meet her aunt. C. See a car show. 15. Why is Ariel in a hurry to leave? A. To call up Betty. B. To buy some DVDs. C. To pic

7、k up Daniel.16. What might be the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Fellow workers. C. Guide and tourist.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17-20 题。17. How do students enter the library? A. With a library account. B. With a student card. C. With a password.18. What is the maximum number of books curre

8、nt students can borrow? A. 12. B. 11. C. 9.19. What kind of books have to be returned within one week?A. Books borrowed by local residents.B. Books liked by a lot of people. C. Books published recently.20. What will the speaker do next? A. Tell the students where to get bottled water.B. Take the stu

9、dents on a campus tour.C. Show the students around the library.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21. Sally, our monitor, was late for her class this morning. ? As far as I know, she never came late for class.A. What for B. Why notC. So what D. How come22.

10、 It is surprising that this policeman should have such a crime. A. acquired B. abused C. committed D. assumed23. It is none of your business other people think about you. Believe in yourself. A. how B. which C. what D. when24. The law might have if the economy was growing. A. gone through B. looked

11、through C. broken through D. seen through25. Not until the Internet that the Chinese sailors were rescued by the European Union Task Force. A. did I surf; did I know B. did I surf; I knew C. I surfed; I had known D. I surfed; did I know26. It is not socially for parents to leave young children unatt

12、ended at home.A. accessible B. adoptable C. adaptable D. acceptable27. from the moon, our earth with water twenty percent of its surface, appears as a blue ball. A. Seen; covering B. Seen; covered C. Seeing; covering D. To see; to cover28. Where was it the earthquake broke out yesterday? In an Itali

13、an city. A. that B. how C. where D. which 29. John often helps me with my mathematics and I play chess with him . A. in order B. in return C. on purpose D. in turn30. The medicine works more effectively you drink some hot water after taking it. A. so B. if C. what D. until31. There is no exact defin

14、ition of word “happiness”. People are happy for all sorts of reasons.A. the; an B. an; the C. /; the D. /; an32. Mother likes everything in order, and she always reminds us to put things back we get them from. A. so that B. in which C. where D. once33. The teacher proposed that the dictionary at onc

15、e. A. be referred to be bought B. referred to be bought C. be referred to being boughtD. referred to being bought34. The traditional view is we sleep because our brain is “programmed” to make us do so.A. when B. that C. whether D. why35. How do you think I should receive the visitor? you feel about

16、him, try to be polite.A. No matter B. HowC. Whatever D. However第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。On the day before the bass(鲈鱼) season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening.When his pole 36 he knew something huge on the other end. His fa

17、ther watched with 37 as the boy skillfully worked the fish alongside the dock. 38 , he very cautiously lifted the 39 fish from the water. It was the largest one he had ever seen, 40 it was a bass. The boy and the father looked at the handsome fish, gills(鱼鳃) playing back and forth in the moonlight.

18、The father 41 a match and looked at his watch. It was 10 p.m.two hours 42 the season opened. He looked at the fish, then at the boy.“Youll have to put it back, son,” he said.“Dad!” 43 the boy.“There will be other fish,” said the father.“Not as big as this one,” cried the boy again.He looked around t

19、he lake. No other fishermen or boats were anywhere 44 in the moonlight. 45 no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he caught the fish, the boy could 46 from his fathers voice that the decision was not changed. He slowly 47 the hook(鱼钩) out of the lip of the huge bass and lowered i

20、t into the 48 water. The boy suspected that he would never again see such a great fish.That was 34 years ago. Today, the boy is a successful architect in New York City. And he was 49 . He has never again caught such a magnificent fish as the one he caught that night long ago. But he does see that sa

21、me fishagain and againevery time he 50 a question of ethics(道德).For as his father taught him, ethics are simple 51 of right and wrong. It is only the 52 of ethics that is difficult. Do we do 53 when no one is looking? We would if we were taught to put the fish back when we were young. For we would h

22、ave learned the truth. The decision to do right lives fresh and fragrant in our 54 . It is a 55 we will proudly tell our friends and grandchildren. 36. A. broke down B. turned overC. bent over D. turned up37. A. love B. admiration C. fear D. anxiety38. A. In the beginning B. Besides C. Finally D. Al

23、l in all39. A. exhausted B. delighted C. frustrated D. frightened40. A. however B. but C. and D. while41. A. won B. beatC. picked D. struck42. A. after B. until C. before D. when43. A. stated B. shoutedC. said D. cried44. A. around B. front C. back D. right45. A. Ever since B. Even thoughC. In case

24、D. Now that46. A. say B. speak C. talk D. tell 47. A. worked B. loosed C. looked D. attached48. A. shallow B. black C. low D. white49. A. satisfactory B. wrong C. right D. pleased50 .A. comes up with B. gets on with C. catches up with D. meets with51. A. matters B. events C. questions D. substances5

25、2. A. practice B. understanding C. meaning D. point53. A. good B. right C. harm D. wrong54. A. body B.mind C. memory D. brain55. A. standard B. concept C. lesson D. story第三部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AThe new mayor of Hillsdale, Michigan, is a man

26、of the people, ready to listen to their problems, but only until 6 p. m. Then he has to do his homework.The local elections on Tuesday may have been a failure for Gorge Bushs Republican party, but they were a victory for Michael Sessions, an independent who emerged as the countrys youngest mayor at

27、the age of 18.Michael Sessions, who is too young to drink in his own town, won by just two votes after a recount. By 670 votes to 668, he beat the sitting mayor, who is 51.He was too young to enter the election in the spring of 2005, so after he turned 18 he entered as a write-in candidatemeaning vo

28、ters had to remember his name and add it to the ballot(选票) by hand in order to support him. He started by winning the support of a powerful interest group, the Hillsdale firefighters union, who had fallen out with the town council. Before supporting Mr. Sessions, its president, Kevin Pauken, called

29、his teachers to check on his schoolwork. “he really impressed us with his openness and his energy,” Mr. Pauken told reporters.To help get his name known, Sessions raised $ 700 by selling apples over the summer. He spent the money on posters and put them on the Hillsdales lawns. Sessions month-long c

30、ampaign included going door to door, explaining his ideas of the towns future in the kitchens of his neighbors. “Theyd look at me, and say, How old are you? How much experience do you have? And I say, Im still in high school ,” he recalled. 56. What might be the proper title for this story?A. Runnin

31、g for MayorB. The Youngest MayorC. Voting for the youngD. A Fair Election57. Who are the strongest supporters for Mr. Sessions?A. The whole city. B. The housewives.C. The firefighters union. D. The schoolmates.58. What is “a sitting mayor”?A. A mayor who is used to sitting in the office.B. A person

32、who is the mayor at present time.C. A disabled mayor who is unable to stand up.D. A mayor who doesnt like sports much.59. We can infer from the passage that .A. the election in the USA is totally free and fairB. American mayors receive a salary of 700 a year during their 4-year termC. the former may

33、or is 33 years older than the newly-elected mayorD. Mr. Sessions is the very top student in his schoolBThe first Europeans came to America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus. Since that time people have come to America from all over the world, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and they have brought thei

34、r music with them. This mixing of people and music has created American music.Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing, drinking, eating, loving and thinking. Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth. Others remind of the people we love. Many important occasions, like

35、weddings and funerals have special music. Every nation has a national song like the American “The Star-Spangled Banner”. In the US, high schools and colleges have school songs, too. Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass, th

36、e music grows and changes.Modern science has also changed music. Inventions like records, radios, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders, and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication.American music,

37、 from the earliest folk songs to modern“pop”, is known around the world. Music is one of Americas most important exports. It brings the people of the world together. Even when people cannot understand the same language, they can share the same music. Many people learn and practice English by singing

38、 songs, understanding American music can help you understand American people. “Put a dime(10 cents) in the juke box(自动点唱机), baby. ” Lets listen to the music!60. The passage mainly tells us about .A. how American music developedB. when American music developedC. what American music isD. why American

39、music is so popular 61. From the text we know that _.A. American music began in the 1550sB. American music is specialC. American music has spread all over the world D. American music has changed modern science in the US62. Whats the topic sentence of the second paragraph of the passage?A. In the US,

40、 high schools and colleges have school songs.B. Weddings and funerals have special music.C. Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth.D. Music is a very important part of our lives.63. The last paragraph probably means that _.A. American music is not known by people all over the world. B. Ameri

41、can music is a mixture of people, their history and culture.C. American music is important in our lives.D. American music is very popular and helps us understand American people.CChinese writer Mo Yans Nobel Prize in Literature might ignite an explosion of global interest in Chinese literature and l

42、ead to more titles translated into English, European experts say.“Hopefully, the award means more people will read Chinese literature and more works will get translated,” says Michel Hockx, professor of the Languages and Cultures of China and Inner Asia from University of London. “Many very good Chi

43、nese writers have been accepted globally for a long time already. Mo Yans works were translated most among Chinese present writers, with at least five of his novels made available in English over the past 20 years. ”Jonathan Ruppin, web editor of bookseller Foyles, says Mo Yans win coincides with gr

44、owing interest in Chinese literature and recognizes the talents of a distinctive and visionary(富于幻想的) writer. “We are very excited by the fact that English translations of more of his books should now become available, ” Ruppin says. He made the comment after Mo became the first Chinese citizen to w

45、in the Nobel Prize in Literature in its century-long history.As East-West cultural exchange has been booming, Chinese literature has been attracting growing attention in recent years. Hockx explains, “Its mainly because there are many more opportunities for Chinese writers to visit other countries,

46、to publish their works outside China and to interact with readers abroad. At the same time, more and more people globally are learning Chinese and taking an interest in the Chinese language and culture.”University of Oxford lecturer in modern Chinese literature Margaret Hillenbrand says, “The obviou

47、s reason for the growing global presence of Chinese literature is the growing global presence of China itself. People have come to realize that there is a serious knowledge deficit(缺少) between China and its international counterpartsin particular, China knows incomparably more about Europe and Ameri

48、ca than the other way roundand reading Chinese literature is an effective, simple means of solving that gap.”64. The underlined word “ignite” in Paragraph 1 probably means “ ”.A. start out B. burn up C. set off D. appeal to65. Chinese literature has been attracting growing attention mainly because .

49、A. Chinese writers have been writing more and more books in EnglishB. the Chinese language has become the most widely used language in the worldC. the Chinese government attaches great importance to literatureD. the cultural communication between China and western countries has developed66. Which of

50、 the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Chinese literature has spread with the development of China.B. The Nobel Prize in Literature has a history of hundreds of years.C. In the past, no Chinese writers were accepted outside China.D. Foreigners know about China mainly by reading Mo Yans w

51、orks.67. How do you understand the underlined part in the last paragraph?A. China knows more about Europe and America than before.B. China knows more about Europe and America than they know about China.C. China, Europe and America know one another more than before.D. Compared with America, China kno

52、ws more about Europe.DEurope is home to a variety of cultural treasures. Lonely Planet, the worlds largest travel guide publisher, has offered pairs of cities for culturehungry but timepoor travelers.London and ParisIt takes you about two hours to travel from London to Paris by Eurostar, a highspeed

53、 railway service. The two capital cities have been competing in fashion, art and nightlife for decadesbut each secretly looks up to the other.No one can doubt the grand and impressive beauty of Paris Louvre Museum, but if you want to save money, you cannot skip the British Museum free to visit. Comp

54、ared with London, Paris has more outdoor attractions such as the beautiful green walkway La Promenade Plantee.In Paris, youll see diners linger(逗留) over red wine. While in London, you can try some afternoon tea, eat fish and chips or salted cake.Vienna and BratislavaAustrian capital Vienna and Slova

55、kia city Bratislava are an hour apart by train. But since they are linked by the Danube River, the best way to travel is by ship. A tour of the two cities is the perfect way to experience everything from 17th centurys Habsburg dynasty splendor to scifi restaurants.Vienna is famous for Mozart and imp

56、erial palaces. You can appreciate the perfect blending of architecture and nature in the grand Schonbrunn Palace, and reward yourself with a cup of Vienna coffee, which has made its way to the worlds cultural heritage list.Bratislava is best known for its fine diningthe remarkable UFO restaurant. Yo

57、u can enjoy a meatladen dinner here in an amazing setting.68. Whats the relationship between London and Paris according to the text? A. They help each other. B. They attack each other. C. They admire each other. D. They dont like each other.69. What are the advantages of Paris mentioned in the artic

58、le? a. The Louvre Museum b. Free access to museums c. More outdoor attractions d. Better wines and perfumes A. ac B. cd C. acd D. bcd70. Lonely Planet recommends these two pairs of cities because _.A. they are not expensive to visit B. they are best known to the world C. they are always enemies betw

59、een each other D. they are close but different in many aspects第二节 （共5小题; 每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的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。Most people who move to a foreign country or culture may go through some form of culture shock. 71 If you go, for example, to a culture that is far different from your ow

60、n, youre likely to experience culture shock more sharply than those who move to a new culture knowing the language and the customs of it.It is important to understand and learn how to deal with culture shock if you are to adapt successfully to your new homes culture. There are four general stages of

61、 cultural adjustment, and being aware of them helps you understand that culture shock wont last long. 72 73 Upon arriving in a new environment, youll be interested in the new culture. Everything will seem thrilling and everyone will seem friendly and helpfulDuring this stage you are merely taking in

62、 these impressions passively. 74 The excitement you felt before is gone and problems arise. The language is hard to learn, people are unusual and unpredictable, friends are hard to make, and simple things like shopping and going to the bank are challenges. It is at this stage that you are likely to

63、feel anxious and homesick, and you will probably find yourself complaining about the new culture or country. This is the stage called “culture shock”.At some point, if you can manage it well, youll begin the transition into the next stage, the “recovery” stage, in which youll feel more confident fun

64、ctioning in the new culture. 75 At this stage, youll deal with new challenges with humor rather than anxiety.Then after all of that, you will come to the “adaptation” stage where youll feel comfortable and have a good time.A. The first stage is usually referred to as the “honeymoon” stage.B. But it

65、isnt long before the honeymoon stage gives way to the second stage “the withdrawal stage”. C. Culture shock is something wonderful to experience.D. Customs and traditions are clearer and easier to understand.E. Its just a process you are going through rather than a constant situation. F. Its importa

66、nt to learn customs and traditions in a foreign country. G. Its degree is determined by the differences between cultures, the anxiety to adapt to a new culture and the familiarity with a new culture, etc.第II卷第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入适当的词（每空不多于三个词）或使用括

67、号中词语的正确形式填空。Once there lived a rich man 76 wanted to do something for the people of his town. 77 first he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help.In the center of the main road, he placed 78 very large stone. Then he 79 (hide) behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his c

68、ow.“Who put this stone in the center of the road?” said the old man, but he didnt try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and continued on his way. 80 man came along and did the same thing; then another came, and another. All of them complained 81 the stone

69、but not tried to remove it. Later in the afternoon, a young man came along. He saw the stone, 82 (say) to himself: “The night 83 (be) very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone. ”Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his 84 (s

70、trong) to move it, only 85 (find) a bag of money under the stone. Imagine how surprised he was!第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 学校近期开展了创建 “平安校园”活动。请你谈一谈对如何创建“平安校园”的一些想法。短文应该包括下面的内容：1. 安全意识的重要性；2. 运动时要注意安全；3. 在校内要注意人身安全；4. 同学之间发生矛盾时，一定要保持冷静和理智。要求：词数100左右；可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；开头已经给出，不计入总词数。Safety at SchoolThere is no denyin

71、g that safety plays an important part in our daily life. Recently our school has carried out a program aimed at making our campus a safe place to stay on. 命题人：卫学萍审题人：刘笠圆高二期中考试英语试题参考答案第一部分1-5 BBACA 6-10 ABBCA 11-15 BCAAC 16-20 BBABC第二部分21-25 DCCAD 26-30 DAABB 31-35 CCBBD 36-55CBCAB DCDAB DABCD AABCD

72、第三部分56-59 BCBC 60-63 ACDD 64-67 CDAB 68-70 CAD71-75 GEABD第四部分76. who / that 77. But 78. a 79. hid 80. Another 81. about 82. saying 83. will be 84. strength 85. to find书面表达范文Safety at SchoolThere is no denying that safety plays an important part in our daily life. Recently our school has carried out

73、a program aimed at making our campus a safe place to stay on.I consider this as indeed a good practice, which will make us aware that safety should always come first in our daily life, whether when we stay at school or outside it. When we are doing sports, we should attach importance to the safety a

74、nd avoid being hurt. Furthermore, when we get into trouble with our classmates, we should remain calm and avoid any form of fighting, which may just bring suffering and pain to us mentally and physically.As far as Im concerned, I feel all the students and teachers should work hard and keep the “Safe

75、ty at School” activity in mind. Besides, we are supposed to observe the law and discipline wherever we are at any moment.听力原文：(Text 1)M: These potatoes look nice, how much are they?W: They are 16 cents a pound.(Text 2)W: Steven, I finally decided to go on a diet.M: Good for you, but dont push yourse

76、lf too hard, Lucy.W: You are right, but summer is coming, and I do wish to look smarter sooner.M: You are smart already. You see you are clever and quick in mind.(Text 3)W: Dad, can we go to the shop? I want to buy some sweets.M: There are so many other wonderful things you can buy, why not buy a bo

77、ok or some pencils?(Text 4)W: Its nearly 8. If you want to catch the 9 oclock train, youd better go now.M: Dont worry. Ill drive to the station.W: In that case, let me go with you and you drop me off at the city center. Ill go to the open market.(Text 5)M: Have we missed it? The man said its only 5

78、blocks away, opposite the bank.W: Wait a minute, the Chinese restaurant, the national bank. There it is, the Radisson Hotel.(Text 6)M: I dont know what to wear today, dear.W: Why do you care so much about your clothes today?M: Im going to have an important interview.W: Well, Im sure you will do well

79、, dear.M: Thanks. Do you like this suit?W: Yes. You look very smart in that blue one.M: How about the tie? Do you think this will match?W: No, not really. Why dont you wear your new one?M: Which one?W: The one the kids gave you for your birthday.M: That one. Ill get it.(Text 7)M: Excuse me, have you

80、 been waiting long?W: About ten minutes.M: Did you notice whether the No. 7 bus has gone by?W: Not yet. Im waiting for the bus myself. Its always a little late.M: Good, thanks.W: You are not American, are you?M: No, Im from Spain.W: Wow, your English is very good. How long have you learned it?M: Nin

81、e months.W: Just nine months? Thats excellent.M: Thank you. But there are still a lot for me to learn.W: How long are you going to stay in this country?M: Another two months. Then Ill have to go back to Spain to start work.W: My daughter went to Spain five months ago. She is a doctor you know.M: Rea

82、lly? What does she think of Spain?W: Its beautiful. She likes it very much.M: Oh, look, here comes the bus.(Text 8)W: Hello, Thomas Brothers.M: Hello, this is Mike Landon here. Is Jack Cooper there by any chance?W: I am afraid not, he is away for a day or two, back on, lets see, Monday morning.M: Oh

83、, well perhaps I can leave a message for him.W: Yes, of course, just a minute. Now, lets see, to Jack Cooper from Mike London.M: No, Landon, L-a-n-d-on.W: Sorry, yes, got that, and whats the message?M: Well its just this: could he come to a meeting on Monday afternoon at 5:00 p.m.?W: Thats this comi

84、ng Monday, October 12th?M: Right, its to discuss the new factory in France.W: Fine, Ive got that. I will see that he gets it as soon as he comes in on Monday.M: Good, thank you, goodbye. (Text 9)W: Hi Joe, many people in our department are leaving for Thanksgiving. What are you going to do?M: I thin

85、k Ill just stay at home. I may see some friends and watch a few DVDs. And I probably would go to the auto car show. What about you, Ariel? Whats your plan?W: Im going to do some travelling with my family.M: Oh? Where to?W: Toronto and on our way we are going to visit my aunt Bettie in Kinston.M: Tha

86、ts exciting. How long do you plan to stay?W: Two days. I have a get-together party with my college friends on the 10th in Toronto. Oh, Im afraid Ive got to go now. My husband is waiting for me and well have to pick up Daniel from school. Have a nice holiday, Joe.M: Thank you! You too.(Text 10) Good

87、morning ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to East Campus Library. To start you tour, Im going to give you some useful information and regulations. I wont keep you long. First, how to enter our library. Thanks to the advanced technology, you just need to bring your student card and touch it in front of t

88、he touch point and the door will automatically open for you. Then the opening hour. Our library is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. every weekday. For the weekends, its only open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please bear that in mind, so you wont come in vain. Our library is also open for the local residents. A

89、nd there are differences for students and the public: our current students can borrow up to 12 books at a time. However, for the rest, the maximum they can borrow is 9. You need to return the book on time, or your library account will be blocked and you cant borrow any more books. Remember books hav

90、e different due days according to their popularity. Mostly, the books should be returned within 4 weeks, but for the popular books you have to bring them back within only one week. The last thing I must mention here is that you are not allowed to smoke in the library anywhere at any time. And as to drinks, only bottled water is allowed to bring in. OK, now it s time to show you where everything is.