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Look at Some Greatest Bookstores
Another Country
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, cultural events, social evenings and film nights.
Atlantis Books
Oia, Santorini, Greece. Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island of Santorini, Greece. It was founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus, England, and the United States. Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals, film screenings, book readings, and good old fashioned dance parties.
Bart’s Books
Ojai, California. U. S. A. “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.
Adrian Harrington
since 1971. Rare books: rare first editions; leather bound sets and general antiquarian(古玩).Address: 64a Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, England, UK.
Corso Como Bookshop
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 Sozzamil.
The Bookworm
China. A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and event space, now with four divisions in three cities — 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 you do in Atlantis Books?
A. Enjoy rare books. B. Attend a festival.
C. Learn photography. D. Buy books anytime.
2. Which bookstore has the longest history?
A. Adrian Harrington. B. Atlantis Books. C. Bart’s Books. D. Corso Como Bookshop.
3. How is The Bookworm different from the others?
A. It is used as a library. B. It focuses on photography.
C. It hosts all sorts of activities. D. It has branches in different cities.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。本文介绍了世界上最好的几个书店，包括书店的历史、所在地点和特点等相关信息。
【详解】1.细节理解题。结合题干关键词“ in Atlantis Book”可以定位到文中第二个黑体字部分。结合本段中“Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals, film screenings, book readings, and good old fashioned dance parties.”全年举办文学节、电影放映会、读书会和老式舞会。可知，在这个书店你可以你可以参加文学节。选项B符合文意，故选B。
2.细节理解题。比较选项中所提的几个书店，结合文章可知，Adrian Harrington建于1971年，Atlantis Books建立于2004年；Bart’s Books建立于1964年；Corso Como Bookshop建立于1990年，据此可知，Bart’s Books的时间最久，故选C。
3. 细节理解题。比较文章中所提到的几个书店的介绍，结合最后一段中“The Bookworm China. A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and event space, now with four divisions in three cities — Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu. ”书虫，位于中国，拥有书店、图书馆、酒吧、餐厅和活动场所，现在在北京、苏州和成都设有四个分部。可知，The Bookworm与其它书店的不同在于它在不同的城市有分店。故选D。
