高中英语外研版 选择性必修2 Unit3语篇1 A New Chapter 新篇章 The day I heard that the Rainbow Bookstore was closing after 50 years of business, I was heartbroken.The bookstore,which was a legendary fixture in the neighborhood,was a place where anyone could drop in and connect through their love of books. 听闻彩虹书店在经营50年后即将关闭的那天，我心如刀绞。这家书店作为社区里传奇地标，曾是任何人都能驻足停留、通过共同对书籍的热爱建立联结的地方。 When I hurried to the store,I saw that the books were already being packed into boxes.I had a long chat with Casey,the store's elderly owner. Sighing deeply, he told me how it was becoming difficult to run an independent bookstore.Most young people preferred reading e-books on tablets.More and more customers were being attracted by chain stores and online discounts.I tried to think of some words of sympathy,but I had to admit that the Rainbow Bookstore couldn't stay in business much longer. 当我匆忙赶到书店时，看到书籍已经被打包进纸箱。我与年迈的店主凯西进行了长谈。他深深叹息着告诉我，经营一家独立书店正变得多么困难———大多数年轻人更喜欢在平板上阅读电子书，越来越多的顾客被连锁书店和网购折扣吸引。我试图说些安慰的话，但不得不承认彩虹书店确实难以为继了。 Childhood memories came back to me so clearly,as if the events had happened onlyyesterday.A bunch of us kids would frequently drop by the store after school. Wed look at the new books,or just chat with Old Casey.He knew every book in the store and would always pick the perfect one for us from a dusty shelf.We spent hours reading,seated on the store's old but comfortable furniture.Casey encouraged us to share our ideas and comments on the books,by writing them on a large board in one corner of the store. 童年的记忆如此清晰地涌上心头，仿佛那些事就发生在昨天。放学后，我们一群孩子总会经常光顾那家书店。我们翻看新到的图书，或是单纯和老凯西闲聊。他熟悉店里的每一本书，总能从落满灰尘的书架上为我们挑出最合适的那本。我们坐在书店陈旧却舒适的家具上，一读就是好几个小时。凯西鼓励我们在店里角落的大木板上写下自己对书籍的想法和评论。 When I left the bookstore,it was becoming cold and dark outside.I turned to wave goodbye to Casey,but both he and his bookstore were already hidden in a thick mist.It made me realize that the bookstore and all that Old Casey had given to the community could soon disappear for good. 当我离开书店时，外面正变得寒冷而昏暗。我转身向凯西挥手告别，但他和他的书店都已被浓雾吞没。这让我意识到，这家书店以及老凯西给予社区的一切，可能很快就会永远消失。 A few months later,I was back in the neighborhood during my spring break and was surprised to see that the Rainbow Bookstore was still there and open for business. Its old brick exterior hadn't changed,but inside it was like a different world.In one area,a book reading was being delivered.Nearby,customers were poring over shelves selling stationery,posters and other best-seller-themed gifts.The large board in the corner had been replaced by a big screen,where customers'comments on the months best-seller were being ... ...
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