In a small village called Kangtou in Shandong, a special library named “Siyuan Library” has recently caught people’s eyes. It was set up by Zhou Qinggui, who was awarded in the National Conference on Reading (全民阅读大会) in 2026. Here are some notes from a reporter who interviewed Zhou Qinggui, Zhou’s father and a volunteer.

Born in a poor family, I was able to continue my education with the help of my family and villagers. In 2019, when I returned to my hometown, I found there was no place for children to read, and many of them spent too much time on entertainment (娱乐). Without college student models to follow, they never dreamed big. I felt heartbroken. My hometown shaped me, and I wanted to do something in return. Building a library to improve the cultural climate could be a right step forward.

—Zhou Qinggui

I fully supported his idea of building the library. Though some neighbors didn’t understand in the beginning, we never gave up. Now, as a librarian, seeing children reading here, I feel proud. 

—Zhou Chenglin, Zhou’s father

In 2021, Zhou and his six childhood friends raised over 80,000 yuan to turn his old house into a library. I saw its growth supported by many people. In the last five years, it has collected more than 20,000 books from volunteers, and Zhou’s university alumni (校友) have also been invited to give talks here.

—Hu Feipeng, a volunteer

Siyuan Library has changed the village a lot. As village children pick up good study habits and confidence, their parents also join them in reading in the library. In 2024, 14 local students entered college; in 2025, this number rose to 34. Zhao Xiaoya is one of them, who once often read and studied in Siyuan Library and finally went to university. When asked about the library, Zhao Xiaoya said, “        ”

1.1. Was Zhou Qinggui born in a poor family?

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解析：选Yes, he was.。细节理解题。解析：原文第二段第一句Born in a poor family，直接给出信息，一般疑问句作肯定简答。

2.2. How many books has the library collected in the last five years?

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解析：选More than 20,000 books.。细节理解题。志愿者采访片段：In the last five years, it has collected more than 20,000 books from volunteers，直接提取数字信息。

3.3. What made Siyuan Library a success?

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解析：选参考：Zhou Qinggui’s hard-work and support from many people.。推理概括题。综合全文：周清贵发起建馆；父亲家人支持；儿时好友筹款；志愿者捐书、校友前来讲座，许多人共同出力。答题写出周清贵的努力加上众人的支持即可。

4.4. What would Zhao Xiaoya say? Finish the ending. (about 30 words)

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解析：选参考范文：This library opens a world for me. Reading here encourages me to keep learning and makes my college dream come true.。开放表达题（观点续写）。身份是受益考上大学的学生，要表达图书馆对自己的帮助、感恩，字数控制在 30 词左右，语法正确、逻辑通顺即可。 示例备选：I’m so thankful to Siyuan Library. It gives me chances to read and helps me realize my dream of going to college.