《2025年经纶学典课时作业八年级英语上册译林版》

五、阅读理解
As a way of passing on knowledge, ideas and creativity, books have played an important part in human civilization(文明).
In ancient times, there were no books, and people passed on their knowledge by telling stories. The earliest forms of the book were made in Egypt around 3,000 BCE. These early scrolls(卷轴), made from animal skins, 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 them 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 books. 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!
(C)1. Before books appeared(出现), how did people pass on their knowledge?
A. By dancing.
B. By singing.
C. Through storytelling.
D. Through scrolls.
(A)2. What change have e-books brought to humans according to the passage?
A. People can read books conveniently(便利地) anytime for their small sizes.
B. E-books have made it difficult to buy and sell paper books online.
C. People's reading habits have become faster but less enjoyable.
D. E-books cannot provide the same reading experience as paper books.
(B)3. Which of the following best shows the structure(结构) of the passage? (①=Paragraph 1,②=Paragraph 2,...)
A. ①/②③/④⑤
B. ①/②③④/⑤
C. ①②/③④/⑤
D. ①②③/④/⑤

答案： 1.C 2.A 3.B