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The World's Greatest Bookstores
Cafebreria El Pendulo, Mexico City, Mexico
Cafcbreria El Pendulo is located in Mexico City. Books line the shelves from the ceiling to the floor, and live plants add lots of green. The store is famous for a huge pendulum(钟摆) hanging from its ceiling.
Stanfords, London and Bristol, England
Established in 1853.Stanfords boasts that it offers the world's largest selection of travel books and maps. It also sells travel accessories. Look for the enormous National Geographic Map of the World in the flagship store in London. It was created in 2003 to celebrate the store's 150th birthday.
Rizzoli, New York City, US
For almost a half century, Rizzoli has been considered as one of the best independent bookstores in the US. It specializes in illustrated(有插图的)books about the way people work and live, such as fashion photography, decoration design, cooking and architecture. Take a master class in flower design. Attend a lecture and book signing. Or drop in for a cooking show or a book launch party.
El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Often described as one of, the world's most beautiful bookstores, El Ateneo is housed in a historic theater much as it was when the theater opened in 1919. After customers browse the shelves, they can drink coffee and listen to music from a stage hidden in red curtains where tango dancers once performed. While most of the store's books are in Spanish, they are available in a range of subjects.
21. What is Cafebreria El Pendulo famous for?
A. The larger shelves. B. Its interesting location.
C. The tasty coffee. D. Its unique symbol.
22. Which is the most beautiful bookstore for reading and relaxation among the four mentioned?
A. Rizzoli. B. El Ateneo Grand Splendid.
C. Stanfords. D. Cafebreria El Pendulo.
23. What subject are books in Rizzoli about?
A. Lifestyle. B. Music. C. Geography. D. Politics.
