A
Bookstores are a traveller’s best friends:they provide convenient shelter in bad weather,and they often host readings and other cultural events.Here is a look at the world’s six greatest bookstores.
AdrianHarrington—since 1971.Rare books;rare first editions;leather-bound sets and general antiques(古玩).Address:64A Kensington Church Street,Kensington,London,England,UK.
AnotherCountry—Kreuzberg,Berlin,Germany.Another Country is an English language second-hand bookshop which is mostly used as a library.They have about 20,000 books that you can buy or borrow.Some regular events are held at the shop,such as readings,culturalevents,social evenings and film nights.
AtlantisBooks—Oia,Santorini,Greece.Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island of Santorini,Greece,founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus,England,and the United States.Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals,filmscreenings,bookreadings,and good old-fashioned dance parties.
Bart’sBooks—Ojai,California,USA.“The World’s Greatest Outdoor Bookstore”,a bookstore founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964.Shelves of books face the street,and regular customers are asked to drop coins into the door’s coin box to pay for any books they take whenever the store is closed.
10CorsoComo—Milan,Italy.Extensive selection of publication on art,architecture,design,graphics and fashion,along with a strong emphasis on photography.It was founded in 1990 in Milan,Italy,by Carla Sozzani.
TheBookworm—A bookshop,library,bar,restaurant and event space,now with five locations in three cities in China—Beijing,Suzhou and Chengdu.The interconnecting rooms with floor-to-ceiling books on every wall are light and airy in summer,yet warm and comfortable in winter.
1.What can we learn about the above bookstores?
A.They are travellers’ best friends.
B.They usually host readings.
C.They are the greatest bookstores in the world.
D.They are all in Europe.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Hereisalookattheworld’ssixgreatestbookstores.”可知,本文主要介绍了世界上最伟大的六个书店。故选C项。
2.Wherecanwewatchfilmsaccordingtothepassage?
A.InAnotherCountryand10CorsoComo.
B.InAnotherCountryandAtlantisBooks.
C.InAtlantisBooksandTheBookworm.
D.InAtlantisBooksand10CorsoComo.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据第三段AnotherCountry中的“Someregulareventsareheldattheshop,suchas...filmnights.”可知,AnotherCountry会有一些定期的活动在商店举行,如……电影之夜;根据第四段AtlantisBooks中的“Throughouttheyearithashostedliteraryfestivals,filmscreenings...”可知,在一年里,它举办了文学节日、电影放映等活动。由此可知,在AnotherCountry与AtlantisBooks可以看电影。故选B项。
3.WhatisspecialaboutBart’sBooks?
A.Customerscanbuybooksevenafteritisclosed.
B.Booksareputinoutdoorshelves.
C.Ithasthelongesthistoryintheworld.
D.Customersshouldpayforbooksincoins.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第五段Bart’sBooks中的“Shelvesofbooksfacethestreet,andregularcustomersareaskedtodropcoins...wheneverthestoreisclosed.”可知,Bart’sBooks的特别之处在于商店关门时,顾客也可以购买书籍。故选A项。
