A nationwide survey released earlier this year said an average Chinese adult read less than eight books in 2015, among which 4.58 were paper books and 3.26 e-books. With digital books becoming more popular, many people would find it hard to remember the last time they sat down in a bookstore and enjoyed a quiet moment.

But this does not mean that bookstores are losing their customers. To lure more readers, bookstores are now bigger, more beautiful and grander. Here are some of them.

Zhongshuge

Walking into a Zhongshuge bookstore is like entering a sea of books, above the ceiling overhead, beneath the floor under your feet, on the walls, and under the steps of the staircases. Zhongshuge is known for its beautiful designs. The brand now has chains in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Yangzhou.

The Bookworm

The bookworm is a bookshop, bar and café all in one. Hidden in downtown Beijing’s Sanlitun bar area, the place is among the most popular for foreigners looking for some international experiences in the Chinese capital.

In addition to a larger variety of books, the European-style shop also holds lectures and cultural events. It’s often possible for visitors to meet famous authors unexpectedly in the comfortable place.

Paradise Time Travel Bookstore

Tibet(西藏)is a must-visit on many people’s travel lists. You can find the beauty of the ancient Tibetan style. Paradise Time Travel Bookstore is decorated in this way. But if you look closely, you will find it is a foreignlanguage bookshop. This kind of mixture is a great surprise, isn’t it?

The Paradise Time Travel Bookstore is located near the princess Wencheng Theater in

Lhasa(拉萨).

Poplar Kid’s Republic

The Poplar Kid’s Republic, sitting in Beijing’s CBD area, is a fairyland of picture books for children. Thebookshop was selected among one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world by Flavorwire, a popular US news website about art and culture, in 2012.

The colorful designs inside are aimed at encouraging kids to explore books. Pushing the glass doors open, you will see children’s drawings and craftworks(工艺)hanging on the pink walls,

leading you into a world full of imagination.

1.According to the survey, an average Chinese adult read less thanin 2015.

A. 3.26 B. 4.5 C. 8 D. 9

2.We can find Zhongshuge in.

A. Yangzhou B. Beijing C. Suzhou D. Lhasa

3.The underlined word ‘lure’ in paragraph 2 most probably means.

A. contact B. attract C. observe D. choose

4.Flavorwire in the passage is.

A. a beautiful bookshop B. a recent survey C. a news website D. a noisy bar

5.Which of the following is wrong according to the passage?

A. Chinese adults don't read enough books on average.

B. We can meet some famous book writers in the Bookworm.

C. The Paradise Time Travel Bookstore is located in Beijing.

D. You will see children's drawings in the Poplar Kid's Republic.

6.The article is mainly about .

A. the importance of reading books

B. some popular E-books

C. the fun of travelling around

D. some beautiful bookstores in China

1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.C 6.D 【解析】本文介绍了几个大而美丽的书店:中舒格书店,天堂时间旅行书店,书虫书吧和北京蒲蒲兰绘本馆。 1.C 细节理解题。根据A nationwide survey released earlier this year said an average Chinese adult read less than...

Emily was an eighth grader. To pass her Civics course, she had to do some volunteer services in a nursing home for a week.

One Monday,Emily went to the nursing home after school. When she arrived, she was told she would spend an hour every weekday with an elderly lady, MrsBlair. She was then led into a room, where an old lady in a flowery dress was sitting on a sofa.

Emily stood awkwardly(别扭地)in front of the lady. She cleared her throat and said,‘Good

afternoon. I’m Emily.’

‘Good afternoon, Emily. Take a seat, please.’Mrs. Blair replied.

Then,________filled the space between them. Emily wondered what to say.

‘Tell me about yourself, Emily,’ MrsBlair said suddenly.

‘Well,’Emily started,‘I don’t have any grandparents, so I don’t know how toget on well with elderly people.I love the performing arts. I’m here mainly because I have to volunteer here to get a good grade for my Civics class.’

MrsBlair didn’t seem to mind .‘Many people, especially teens, don’t seem to________old people like me. Now you are here, and I’m going to change that about you. Ask me anything.’

Emily thought for a moment, and finally decided,‘What was your job?’

‘I was a Broadway star in the 1950s.’MrsBlair answered.

‘Cool! Can you tell me about it?’Emily asked, amazed.

MrsBlair smiled.‘Back then,________the lead actress had the honor to wear a special bracelet. I was the lead in almost all of the plays, so I always wore the bracelet. Till this day, I still have it.’

Emily smiled along with MrsBlair and listened to the other stories attentively. She had become very________MrsBlair’s stories. She decided to come earlier the next day.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday passed by quickly. Then came Friday. As she was leaving, Emily was really upset to say goodbye.

‘Don’t be sad. You can still visit me,’MrsBlair comforted her. She then handed a small box

to Emily,‘It’s my gift to you.’

Emily________opened the box and was surprised to see what was inside.‘It’s the bracelet

that you wore. Thank you!’Emily said, with tears in her eyes‘. free.’

I’m sure to visit you whenever I’m

On the way home, Emily thought of her own love for the performing arts. She touched the bracelet and________that she would keep her word to MrsBlair.

1.A. happiness B. friendship C. silence D. humour

2.A. care for B. agree with C. depend on D. worry about

3.A. even B. maybe C. yet D. only

4.A. afraid of B. interested in C. pleased with D. familiar with

5.A. angrily B. easily C. carefully D. suddenly

6.A. promised B. denied C. introduced D. lied

1.C 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.C 6.A 【解析】本文介绍了艾米莉参加志愿者活动,去养老院照顾一位老太太。这位老太太叫布莱尔太太,她给艾米莉讲述她当主角,可以有幸戴着一个特殊的手镯的故事。在他们分别时,布莱尔太太把那个手镯赠给了艾米莉。 1.C 考查名词及语境的理解。A. happiness 快乐;B. friendship 友谊; C. si...
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