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Bookstores are a traveller’s best friend：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.
Adrian Harrington—since 1971. Rare books; rare first editions; leatherbound sets and general antiques(古玩)．Address：64A Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, England, U．K.
Another Country—Kreuzberg，Berlin, Germany. Another Country is an English language secondhand 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—Oía, 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, film screenings, book readings, and good oldfashioned 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.
10 Corso Como—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.
The Bookworm—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 floortoceiling books on every wall are light and airy in summer, yet warm and comfortable in winter.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了六个世界上赫赫有名的书店。
21．Which of the following bookstores has the longest history?
A．Adrian Harrington. B．Atlantis Books.
C．Bart’s Books. D．10 Corso Como.
C 解析：根据第二段中的“Adrian Harrington—since 1971.”，第四段中的“founded in 2004”，第五段中的“founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964”及第六段中的“It was founded in 1990 in Milan”可知，Bart’s Books有着最长的历史。
22．What can you do in Atlantis Books?
A．Attend a festival. B．Learn photography.
C．Enjoy rare books. D．Buy books anytime.
A 解析：根据第四段最后一句“Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals...dance parties.”可知，在Atlantis Books 你可以参加文学节。
23．How is The Bookworm different from the other bookstores?
A．It is used as a library.
B．It hosts all sorts of activities.
C．It focuses on photography.
D．It has branches in different cities.
D 解析：根据最后一段中的“now with five locations in three cities in China—Beijing，Suzhou and Chengdu”可知，The Bookworm与其他书店的区别在于它在不同的城市有分店。
