C
"On a spring night, we offer book lovers a desk and a light. You can stay here as long as you
want to." This is the slogan (宣传语) of Sanlian Taofen Bookstore in Beijing.
Earlier this month, Sanlian Taofen Bookstore became the first 24-hour bookstore in the city.
It hopes to encourage more people to read books.
Bookstores are the brain of a city. Although many people can now buy books online, many
readers still like the feeling in bookstores. They can touch the books and smell the print.
In China, most cities are home to at least one bookstore. Some have special themes (主题) .
Popular Holdings (大众书局 ) in Shanghai is a film-themed bookstore. There are film books and
posters (海报) inside. Other bookstores have colourful activities.
Eslite Bookstore (诚品书店) in Taiwan has activities like talks with famous writers as well
as holding gallery shows (画展). People come here not only for reading but also to communicate
with others.
41. The best title (标题) to explain the main idea of the text is "_______".
A. Buying Books in Bookstores B. Warm Places for Reading
C. A New Bookstore in China D. Great Bookstores Online
42. What's special about Sanlian Taofen Bookstore in Beijing?
A. It allows readers to stay th
ere only at night.
B. It offers readers a desk and a light.
C. It is the first 24-hour bookstore in the city.
D. It hopes book lovers will read there.
43. Which of the following can best describe people's feeling in bookstores?
A. Becoming the brain of the city.
B. Touching the books and smelling the print.
C. Staying inside as long as possible.
D. Buying books online with enjoyment
44. Popular Holdings in Shanghai is one of the bookstores with _______.
A. a small gallery B.colourful activities C. a special slogan D.a special theme
45. People come to Eslite Bookstore in Taiwan for .
A. reading and communicating B. buying film books and posters
C. encouraging themselves to read D. getting ready to be famous writers