四、阅读理解。
As a way of passing on knowledge, ideas and creativity(创造力), books have played an important part in human civilization(文明).
In ancient(古代的) times, there were no books, and people passed on their knowledge by telling stories. The earliest forms of the books were made in ancient Egypt. These early scrolls(卷轴) were used to record stories, laws and history. Later, people learned how to write and make paper. They wrote each word by hand. It took a long time to write just one book, making books rare and expensive.
In the 15th century, the invention of the printing press appeared and changed the book - making business and even the world. This made it possible to print books quickly. Even common people could buy and read books.
In the 20th century, computers and the Internet changed the world again. A new kind of book appeared: the electronic book(e - book). E - books have opened up a new world for readers. They are quickly changing people's reading habits. It is easier for people to buy and sell books online and carry the whole library in their pockets. Therefore, information travels faster and farther.
In a word, the history of the book shows the development of human civilization. From ancient scrolls to e - books, the book has changed to meet the needs of humans. In the future, it is possible that books will continue to change. Now, people have many ways to read books. But more importantly, people should keep on reading!
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C
)1. Before books appeared, how did people pass on their knowledge?
A. By dancing. B. By singing.
C. Through storytelling. D. Through scrolls.
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B
)2. Why were books expensive in the early days?
A. Because people didn't learn to write.
B. Because writing one book by hand needed a lot of time.
C. Because people didn't like reading.
D. Because people were busy inventing the printing press.
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A
)3. What change have e - books brought to humans according to the passage?
A. People can read books conveniently(便利地) at any time.
B. E - books have made it difficult to buy and sell paper books online.
C. Reading has become faster but less enjoyable.
D. E - books cannot provide the same reading experience as paper books.
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B
)4. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
A. ①/②③/④⑤ B. ①/②③④/⑤ C. ①②/③④/⑤ D. ①②③/④/⑤
