Ever since the invention of books,reading has been a popular hobby with those who are able to read.The more people read books,the better they could read,and the better educated they become.But recently,technology means that fewer people are choosing to read to fill their time.One of the main things that people now do in their free time is to watch television,and there are a number of reasons for this.
First of all,watching television is easier than reading.It doesn't require us to use our brains so much or so carefully,so watching TV can be more relaxing after a long day's work.Besides,some people are not well﹣educated,and would consider reading to be something done by the educated people only.
The increase in the number of TV programs also means that more and more people are choosing to watch TV.When there were only a few channels(频道),and there was nothing people wanted to watch,they would pick up a book.But now,with the great choice of channels,we can always find something we are interested in,so perhaps we don't like to pick up a book.
The cost of books is also having an impact,because with television you don't have to pay for as much as you need.There are some costs for television,but if you've paid for it,you can watch as much TV as you want,and the only extra cost is electricity.With books,however,the more you read,the more you have to pay.
In a word,there can be no doubt that fewer and fewer people will choose to read books.
62.Which of the following is True according to Paragraph 1?
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Reading doesn't depend on one's ability.
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Reading more books can make people worse educated..
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People's choice of hobbies is connected with technology.
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More people prefer to read with the development of technology.
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63.The underlined word" impact"means" ".
64.What does the writer think of the reading situation in the future?
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It will be hopeful.
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It will be bad.
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It will not change.
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It will be very good.
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65.What's the best title of this passage?
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What influence reading has on people?
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Why people prefer watching TV to reading.
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Watching TV is more popular than reading.
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Reading is more important than watching TV.
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