To the book lovers, nothing beats walking through a bookshop and looking at all the covers, picking large heavy books up and turning them over, the smell of ink on paper, conversations with strangers about authors. With the coming of the online book buying and e-books, many have predicted(预测) that the bookstores will disappear. And we’re grateful that there are plenty of beautiful bookstores still out there.
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
Designed for Max Glucksmann, a pioneer of the music and film industries, this wonderful theater space was opened in 1919. The former theater now serves as a flagship store; more than 1 million people visit El Ateneo Grand Splendid every year.
The Book Barge
The Book Barge is a 60-foot canal boat bookshop. Inspired by the Slow Food movement, the operator Sarah Henshaw says, “We hope to help develop a less hurried lifestyle of leisurely (慢悠悠的) pleasures, cups of tea, conversations, culture and something like these.”
Selexyz Dominicanen
For those who regard bookstores with great respect, welcome to Selexyz Dominicanen, which now offers many kinds of books. The big space was used to store bicycles not long ago. But then the building was given interior (内部的) decoration, and the result is really a great surprise.
La Caverne aux Livres
Few things make as romantic a pairing as books and trains. At La Caverne aux Livres in Auvers-sur-Oise, northwestern of Paris, an old postal train station and several train cars have become home to used books for sale. Visitors often spend hours looking at them, surrounded by an atmosphere (氛围) of old letters and dreams of faraway places.
1.What do the book lovers care much about in bookstores?
A.Getting certain experiences. B.Having many more choices.
C.Getting the best service. D.Finding the latest bestsellers.
2.Which of the following encourages a slow lifestyle?
A.El Ateneo Grand Splendid. B.La Caverne aux Livres.
C.The Book Barge. D.Selexyz Dominicanen.
3.What is special about La Caverne aux Livres?
A.It is set up on a boat. B.It is a car-themed bookstore.
C.Its decoration style is modern. D.It mainly sells second-hand books.
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Missus Sommers one day found herself the unexpected owner of fifteen dollars. It seemed to her a very large amount of money. For a day or two she walked around in a dreamy state as she thought about her choices. Her daughter Janie was wearing worn shoes and needed new ones. She would buy cloth for new shirts for the boys. Her daughter Mag should have another dress. And still there would be enough left for new stockings for her children. The idea about how to spend the dollars made her restless with excitement.
On the day she planned to go shopping with the money, she ate a light meal- no! Between getting the children fed and the house cleaned, and preparing herself to go shopping, she forgot to eat at all!
When she arrived at the large department store, she spotted a pile of silk stockings at the entrance. A sign nearby announced that they had been reduced in price a young girl behind the counter asked her if she wished to examine the silky leg coverings. She smiled as if she had been asked to inspect diamond jewelry, and started to feel the soft, expensive items. Missus Sommers picked up a black pair and looked at them closely. Two red marks suddenly showed on her pale face. She looked up at the shop girl and said proudly, “Well, I will buy this pair.”
Missus Sommers changed her cotton stockings for the new silk ones in the ladies’ rest area. She had let herself be controlled by some machine-like force that directed her actions and freed her of responsibility. How good was the touch of the silk on her skin! Then she put her shoes back on and put her old stockings into her bag. Next, she went to the shoe department, where she tried on a pair of new boots. Her foot and ankle looked lovely. She could not believe that they were a part of herself.
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After buying a pair of new boots, she walked into the clothing department.
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She was about to leave the store when a kid running around reminded her of something.
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假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom想了解你校最近举办的“健康每一天”活动，请你给他写一封电子邮件，介绍举办该活动的目的，你的看法以及三种活动形式：
1. 每天进行半小时的体育活动；
2. 每天做一次眼保健操；
3. 每周一次三公里的健步走。
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2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
Yours,
Li Hua
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One runner didn’t let the French government’s order to remain indoors prevent him1.(train)for a marathon during the coronavirus pandemic（新冠肺炎疫情期间）.
Last week, Elisha, a 32-year-old restaurant worker, ran the2.(long) of a marathon — on his 23-foot-long balcony. And he did it in six hours and 48 minutes, a personal record nearly double 3. of his previous finish time.
Although he has run 26 marathons, he said his balcony marathon was the most challenging. “My only pleasure is running, and I don’t care 4. long it takes,” he told CNN. Due to 5.(limit) space of the balcony, he was unable to gain speed as he had to6.(constant) turn back and forth. He said he ran about 3, 000 laps. Luckily, he said his girlfriend was there to support him. Though his balcony is nothing like the streets of Barcelona, where he was supposed 7.(run) the marathon on March 15 before it got canceled, he said the experience was worthwhile. Some people reached out to say they8.(inspire) by him.
France banned all gatherings across the country last week. French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe announced 9. March 14 that the country would be closing all places 10. are not essential to French living, which includes restaurants, cafes and clubs.
Rhemy Elsey, a fifth-grader, is deaf and mainly uses sign language to communicate, along with the ______ of an interpreter. Some of his fellow fifth-graders decided to ______ their break once a week to form an American Sign Language club in order to chat more ______ with Rhemy.
It’s been a few months since the club was ______ and his classmates’ participation has _______ Rhemy. “It’ s like they want to be like me” he said.
Though Rhemy signs to communicate with others. he has cochlear implants（耳蜗植入）that help him ______. His interpreter, Tammy Arvin, ______ the club, which meets every Wednesday. So far, the club members have learned basic ____ in different topics including school, food and clothing.
Arvin who accompanies him during school said that ______ the club’s formation, not only was it difficult for students to communicate directly with Rhemy, his use of an interpreter also led to ______ challenges for him. “It can be really ______ for deaf kids from a social and emotional standpoint to have an interpreter ____ them around all day long,” Arvin said. So when the other students expressed interest in an ASL club, Arvin was ______.
The club has already had an effect on the way the students ______ with Rhemy. The ______ can have more natural conversations which make Rhemy feel less isolated(孤立的). And the students are also ______ a very important culture.
“They don’t necessarily realize they’ are learning…about deaf culture by ____ this club,” Arvin said. “It ______ gives them a perspective on this other ______ that they previously weren’t aware of, so they’re ______ greatly just in terms of learning about diversity and having a broader perspective on the world around them.
1.A.role B.help C.idea D.need
2.A.give up B.put off C.prepare for D.talk about
3.A.openly B.casually C.modestly D.effectively
4.A.improved B.formed C.evaluated D.purchased
5.A.delighted B.worried C.calmed D.disappointed
6.A.touch B.learn C.speak D.hear
7.A.visits B.blames C.instructs D.discovers
8.A.rules B.goals C.signs D.games
9.A.since B.before C.through D.during
10.A.economic B.intellectual C.political D.social
11.A.hard B.lucky C.funny D.helpful
12.A.driving B.disturbing C.following D.protecting
13.A.moved B.embarrassed C.anxious D.concerned
14.A.agree B.fight C.compare D.communicate
15.A.kids B.teachers C.interpreters D.parents
16.A.discussing B.exploring C.saving D.controlling
17.A.breaking up B.approving of C.looking into D.participating in
18.A.frequently B.hardly C.really D.suddenly
19.A.task B.behavior C.culture D.opinion
20.A.fearing B.benefiting C.appreciating D.ignoring
You don’t need to be a world-class mountaineer to stand out in a job interview. Here’s my advice on how to nail the most common interview question.
Most people are so eager to show off what they’ve been involved in. Don’t worry, and there will be time for that. The interviewer has reviewed your resume and will ask you plenty about your expertise. “Tell me about yourself” is a question you’re certain to be asked at any job interview.1.However, sharing something that shows who you really are beyond a piece of paper is a good idea. It will allow the interviewer to know something about your life outside of work.
Everyone has something interesting to share about themselves. I’ve heard people talk about everything from being a world-class sushi chef to an ice carver.2. Such as you participate in competitive sports, you're an accomplished (技艺高超的) pianist and you’re writing your first detective novel. If the information showcases a unique aspect of yourself, and especially if you can link it to what you can bring to your next job, then go for it.
Another way to think about the question is: “What gets you up every morning?” The person also wants to know what your sense of passion and purpose is. That volunteer work on a farm cooperative in South America, for example, shows you have a global perspective. 3. It doesn’t matter how big or small the accomplishment is, as long as it shows you’re struggling to improve yourself. When people are motivated by contributing to something bigger than themselves, they get more satisfaction.
4. Relax, be yourself and tell the truth. Don't approach the interview like you’re trying out for Broadway. It’s more than obvious when someone is trying to memorize their lines and “play the part”. Also, if you overstate what you've done or fully invent a story about yourself, you'll be exposed.5.
A.Take a risk to get personal.
B.Showing honesty is one of the most important things.
C.Running your first 10 kilometers shows you like a challenge.
D.And then everything you say about yourself will be questioned.
E.It's also important to tell it in a way that makes you memorable.
F.Too many people respond to it by giving a recital of their resume.
G."Tell me about yourself" is an invitation for you to share brief information.
