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Exercise 44: Matching statements

Instructions

Use each statement once

Read the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches the situation described in the statements.

There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.

Statements

  1. Yang wants a bookshop where her two daughters will be welcome and snacks and drinks available.
  2. Stefan loves art books and wants to check them on the internet before visiting. He may have lunch there.
  3. Scott needs a book about health care for the elderly and to have it delivered to his home.
  4. Jasmin may order her books online. But before that she’d like to go to the shop to discuss suitable books with staff.
  5. Ian needs a peaceful bookshop where he can stay for a few hours after a long work day.
  6. Tommy needs a bookshop where he can get donated books.
  7. Tim would like to buy books about food recipes.
  8. Mary wants to buy books for her 7-year-old son.
  9. Bob is looking for a bookshop on the 20th floor of the building.
  10. Yuri would like to share opinions about books with other members of the shop.
Extra statements not used: two items.

Texts

Match 7-14
7
Bookworm

This shop has used books for all tastes but customers will have to visit in person and look around as Bookworm does not have a website. The best sections are on medicine, cookery and art. These include some rare and expensive books.

8
Buzz

This shop is famous for its range of titles, from college textbooks to classic literature, and is known for its peaceful atmosphere. Regular customers come for the excellent cafe with its sofas and armchairs, which stays open until late.

9
Westwood's

There’s no room to sit down in this tiny back street bookshop, and the owner is often too busy to chat. On the first floor are children’s books and fine art books for collectors. At entrance level there are less expensive general fiction hardbacks.

10
Toppings

You’ll only find good-quality used hardback books here on certain subjects. Toppings is run by three experts in art, travel and literature for the young. They are happy to chat and advise customers. The shelves are well-organised, and books can also be ordered from the shop’s website.

11
Scrimshaw's

Scrimshaw’s has a huge selection of books showing the works of the great painters. Most are in excellent condition and reasonably priced, and the store’s online guide is regularly updated. The basement also has a cafe and a large number of out-of-date school textbooks on sale.

12
Regal

Here you’ll find the country’s largest selection of science-related books, including topics such as psychology and medicine. There are 70,000 used and new books, all at discount prices. Regal also has an efficient online ordering service plus comfortable sofas and freshly made coffee, and is open during office hours.

13
Holt's

Although its prices are high, the fun of Holt’s is its lively atmosphere. It’s in an old railway station, where you can enjoy afternoon tea and cake in the waiting room. Or leave the kids to play in the former ticket office while you look at the huge selection of recent fiction.

14
Wenlock's

This prize-winning bookshop is noted for its wide selection of titles, both paperback and hardback. Fiction is downstairs, non-fiction upstairs under the ancient roof of this 15th century building. The book club welcomes new members to discuss a different novel one evening each month.

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