必修二 Units 1-3 EXTENSIVE READING-《英语周报》高一上学期期末复习题新教材人教课标版（2019）

必修二Units1-3 EXTENSIVE READING A Heritage Tool Co.gives old tools new life Words:about 350;Time:6 minutes 主题语境：人与社会一历史、社会与文化 In an antique (shop,shoppers might be looking for any number of things that stir up their interest.But things such as hand tools are often overlooked. With dirt left over from years of use and love,tools aren't typically on the top of a shopper's list,and many decide to just buy them new in a big-box store.But one Yakima Valley couple. Chris Duren and Sarah Fischer,are working to change that way of thinking with their small business project,Heritage Tool Co. Heritage Tool Co.started in July 2016 after Duren and his wife realized they needed to make a little money to support their hobby of collecting antiques and old-fashioned tools. "We both grew up in families that appreciated antiques,and we love going out to yard sales," Duren said."We started out trading our own collection." And while Duren and Fischer certainly collected other antiques during their visits to sales, such as old books,ink bottles and more,it was American-made hand tools that really caught their attention. "We started seeing American-made tools and we found things that were super cool and well-made were just sitting there and not being bought,"Duren said."So we decided to save them, restore (them and put them back into the hands of someone who could appreciate them." "I restore the tools by taking off dirt,while keeping the original character of the tool,"Duren said.Once restored,the tools are sold through Heritage Tool Co.'s online shop.Duren has carefully mastered his skills over the years,taking old tools and restoring them to avoid losing any historic detail or unique qualities throughout the process. What started as a hobby has turned into much more than Duren and Fischer ever thought would come of the project,creating a community of like-minded historic tool enthusiasts ( around the Heritage Tool Co.name. With a community of nearly 14,000 people,Heritage Tool Co.has ce