Sam Draper, "The Bookman",has the dream job for bookworms.He spends his time choosing books for people,matching their personalities with books. "I had been job-hunting for 6 months," explains Sam. "I'm good at picking books for people and I love books.So I thought why not give it a try?"
How can Sam choose a book for somebody else?His service is offered over the phone or through an email,so the customers needn't show their names.He is meeting strangers,so he needs to get to know the person a bit.He studies them and finds out what writers they've read—so he can avoid those—and what other books they might be interested jye.ai.In this way,people can receive books that are chosen just for them.
During the lockdown (疫情封鎖),he offered free books to over 70 people who were staying at home and couldn't go out.Sam wanted to do something that might make these people feel better and happier.By the end of that first lockdown,he'd given out 350 books. "I got a lot back from it myself—lots of thank-you cards and letters from people who were on their own and loved the company of a book." Sam said.
(1)What does Sam do as a "bookman"?
He chooses books for people.He chooses books for people.
(2)How do people feel when they receive the books?
They feel happier、better and thankful.They feel happier、better and thankful.
(3)What do you think people should do during the lockdown?
People should read more books or do some volunteer work.People should read more books or do some volunteer work.
【考點(diǎn)】人與社會(huì);細(xì)節(jié)理解.
【答案】He chooses books for people.;They feel happier、better and thankful.;People should read more books or do some volunteer work.
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