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Do you dream of opening a bookstore amidst the hills of Scotland? If you do, you probably dismiss the fantasy as a daydream—but
Do you dream of opening a bookstore amidst the hills of Scotland? If you do, you probably dismiss the fantasy as a daydream—but
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2021-03-20
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Do you dream of opening a bookstore amidst the hills of Scotland? If you do, you probably dismiss the fantasy as a daydream—but that’s where The Open Book steps in. This unique vacation rental in Wigtown—Scotland’s National Book Town—lets guests run their own bookstore by the sea.
The Open Book is the brainchild of American writer Jessica Fox, who gave up her Californian lifestyle at the age of 24 after dreaming of another life in Scotland. Fox fell in love with Wigtown and its surplus of book shops. "It’s a magical place, it has all the things you could hope for in a trip to Scotland, " says Fox.
The idea for The Open Book was sparked by Fox’s own passionate love of Wigtown, which hosts the popular Wigtown Book Festival each September. "I’d never been to Scotland, I’d only seen it in films, " recalls Fox. " I went from a very densely populated place with a car, and stuck in traffic a lot, to a place with hardly any people, amazing scenery, and absolutely no car. I absolutely loved it. " Fox knew most people wouldn’t want to give up their old life forever, but she was sure a week experiencing a slice of "Local Hero"-style small-town Scotland would appeal to many. So she decided to take over a closing bookshop and try out her idea. Five years later, The Open Book is a great success. It’s booked up on the Internet until 2021, and there’s an extensive waiting list. The Open Book’s success has put Wigtown firmly on the map, with book-lovers travelling to this coastal corner of Scotland from across the globe.
The Open Book is run by local volunteers. " Any profit that The Open Book makes goes right back into the community of Wigtown, " explains Fox. Local people pick guests up from transport hubs (站点) and bake them homemade bread. Visitors become local celebrities for the week. "The town really makes sure they’ re comfortable and will invite them to dinner or the pub, so it’s a community effort, " says Fox. In return, guests look after the shop.
"We suggest that people take the initiative and do events in the shop, even share the culture that they’ re coming from with Wigtown. People really do that. They do some imaginative, wonderful ideas, " says Fox. " We’ve had Spanish wine tasting, book readings and game nights—so they bring a lot of life to the bookshops themselves. "
What is the uniqueness of The Open Book?
选项
A、The shop provides breakfast.
B、The shop offers free pick-up services.
C、Visitors are invited to community parties.
D、Visitors are involved in running the shop.
答案
D
解析
事实细节题。由第四段可知,游客参与了商店的经营。故选D。
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