第 11 至 14 題為題組 Todd Bol, a retired businessman, could never have expected that a wooden container
he built on his deck one day in 2009 would have the global impact it does today.
Bol built a dollhouse-size structure that looked like a schoolhouse on a post, and he
put it on his lawn as a free community library to commemorate his mother, who was a
book lover and school teacher. Bol’s prototype gave birth to Little Free Library (LFL), a
nonprofit organization that seeks to place small, accessible book exchange boxes in
neighborhoods around the world. The concept is simple: Neighbors are invited to share
a book, leave a book, or both. Today, there are over 50,000 of these libraries registered
in 70 countries.
Almost everyone can register with LFL and start a library as long as the person
keeps it in good shape and makes sure that book materials are appropriate for his/her
neighborhood. Library owners can create their own library boxes; therefore, the libraries
are usually unique in appearance, and there seems to be no limit to the possibilities. One
library in California was built out of a used wine crate; another in Texas had tiny stairs
and bright colored walls. Once registered, libraries are assigned a number at LFL’s
website. The LFL Index lists the locations of all libraries with GPS coordinates and other
information. Owners receive a sign that reads “Little Free Library.”
People say they have been more inclined to pick up a book when walking by a Little Free Library, out of curiosity and because it’s convenient. Some sidewalk librarians say
they have met more neighbors since having a little library in their front yard. Bol is also
most proud of the way Little Free Library is bringing communities together. “It’s started
a neighborhood exchange. It gets people talking and more comfortable with their
neighbors,” he says. “This leads to them helping each other.”
【題組】14. What is a contribution of Little Free Library?
(A) The LFL Index can improve GPS functions.
(B) It promotes reading and literacy in a simple way.
(C) It helps to strengthen library associations around the world.
(D) Its location satisfies people’s curiosity about their neighbors.