The Last Bookstore 洛杉磯「最後一家書店」 Let’s hope The Last Bookstore never lives up to its name. 讓我們期望「最後一家書店」永遠名不符實。
A long-time collector of all sorts of things, Josh Spencer founded The Last Bookstore to take his book collecting—and selling—to the next level. In a digital world, bookstores around the world are closing as customers buy books online or switch to e-books. Luckily for bookworms▼ everywhere, The Last Bookstore is doing very well for itself. Located in downtown Los Angeles, California, the bookstore opened its doors in 2005. Since then, it has expanded and moved into a new building that was originally a bank, so it’s full of high ceilings and open spaces. The vault▼ has been turned into a fun reading room, and like many modern bookstores, there’s a coffee shop in the back. Sticking with the theme▼ of celebrating old technologies, The Last Bookstore also has a huge collection of vinyl▼ records. With art exhibitions, live music, and book signings, there is something for everyone. All of these options▼ mean that The Last Bookstore should be around for years to come. The next time you are in Los Angeles, spend an afternoon at this amazing bookstore.
1. all sorts (of sth) 各式各樣的（某事物） All sorts of building materials can be found at that home improvement center. 在那間居家修繕中心裡可以找到各式各樣的建築材料。
2. take sth to the next level 將某事物提升至另一個層級／境界 This course will help you take your writing skills to the next level. 這門課程有助於將你的寫作技巧提升至更高的境界。
3. switch to N/V-ing 改變／轉換為（做）某事物 switch vi. & vt. 轉換，轉變，改變 Ian has switched to drinking low-fat milk since he started working out. 伊恩自從開始健身後就改喝低脂牛奶了。
4. originally adv. 原先，最初 Sam was originally going to take the bus, but he changed his mind and walked home instead. 山姆本來要搭公車，但他改變主意走路回家。
5. ceiling n. 天花板 Ross is standing on the ladder so he can paint the ceiling. 羅斯站在梯子上，這樣他才能漆到天花板。
6. stick with sth （非正式用法）不放棄／堅持某事物；繼續做某事／使用某物 Successful people are those who have always stuck with their ideals. 成功的人都是那些始終堅持理想的人。 Let’s stick with the original plan for now. 咱們目前還是持續採用原先的計畫吧。
7. technology n. 科技；工藝 Technology has made it possible for us to lead more comfortable lives. 科技已使我們能過更為舒適的生活。
8. exhibition n. 展出，展覽 The exhibition offered everyone a chance to look at Chagall’s paintings up close. 那個展覽讓每個人得以近距離欣賞夏卡爾的畫作。
▼ bookworm n. 極愛讀書的人；書蠹 ▼ vault n. 金庫；保險庫 ▼ theme n. 風格；主題 ▼ vinyl n. 黑膠唱片，塑膠唱片；乙烯基（塑膠） ▼ option n. 可供選擇的東西；選擇
「名符其實」怎麼說？ 本文副標中的片語 live up to sth 雖然解釋為「名符其實」，但它其實有很多種意思，包括「符合（標準）」、「不負（盛名）」及「履行（諾言）」等。來看看下面的例句吧：
We had seen so many great pictures taken at this tourist attraction, but the scenery didn’t live up to our expectations at all. （我們之前看過好多在這個觀光景點拍的照片，不過當地風景完全不符合我們的期望。）
John never lives up to the promises he makes. （約翰從來不遵守他的諾言。）
