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They shape our lives in many ways. Often when they get old, torn or fall apart, we're likely to throw them out or replace them. But one 85yearold man is devoted to bringing old books back to life.
“I know how to do this. I enjoy doing this，” said Paul Reeder, a book repair hobbyist.
Reeder is changing the face of our textbooks, one book at a time, said Skyview High School Principal, Deb Black.
It all started just three weeks ago.
“There was an article that came out about the bad shape our books were in，” said Black.
Reeder read the article in the newspaper, and he soon appeared in Black's office. It was the morning of April 5,2016.
“He said, ‘I'm here to offer what I think may be a solution，’” Black recalled(回忆)．
Reeder has been repairing books since the 1940s. Over the years, he's worn many hats, yet his interest in book repair remained unchanged.
In the year 1992 when Reeder retired(退休), he went all in. He has repaired books for a number of organizations including the Montana Historical Society and the Billings Public Library.
Skyview's students are not only thankful for Reeder's help, but inspired(鼓舞) by his work.
“They have made him thankyou signs and cards. I have one girl who left me a note the other day. She wants to learn to do what Paul does. What he does is a lost art. He has done great things for our kids and for our books，” said Black.
The wornout books are brought to Reeder on Friday, and in most cases, he's able to return the books as good as new by the following Monday, according to Black.
本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了一位85岁高龄的老人修补图书的故事。
21．How did Reeder find out Skyview's books needed repairing?
A．From Deb Black. B．From some students.
C．From a newspaper. D．From an organization.
答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第五段中的“There was an article that came out about the bad shape our books were in”和第六段中的“Reeder read the article in the newspaper”可知，Reeder通过报纸得知了Skyview中学的图书需要修补。
22．What can we infer about Reeder?
A．He likes collecting old books.
B．He repairs hats in his spare time.
C．He has a lifelong love for book repair.
D．He retired from Skyview High School.
答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第五段中的“Reeder has been repairing books since the 1940s.”和“his interest in book repair remained unchanged”可知，Reeder一生热爱图书修补。
23．What was the purpose of the schoolgirl's note?
A．To express thanks to Black.
B．To have her books repaired.
C．To make friends with Reeder.
D．To learn Reeder's repair skills.
答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“She wants to learn to do what Paul does.”可知，那名女生给Black留便条是想学习Reeder的图书修补技术。
