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Books have been our best friends from time immemorial. There was a time when reading them was
supposed to be the best way of entertainment. Book lovers used to carry the book of their choice
wherever they went. But ,now in this microchip (微芯片) generation where everything is possible with
the help of the Internet, we do not need to carry them for reading. E-books are gaining popularity and
the Web world is now a treasure house of books. All book lovers can rejoice (高兴), as now they can
find their favorite books online.
Reading books online is a comparatively new concept. People used to think that the Internet is a
storehouse of information. But with the advancement of technology, now you can read and download
books from the Web world. Imagine reading your favorite romantic novel while on a pleasant trip. You
may think that it will be quite tiresome to carry such heavy books while touring. But there is nothing to
worry anymore as e-books have come as a boon (赐物) to us.
E-books are nothing but online books. The only difference between an e-book and a book is that
one has a physical existence while the other exists in the virtual world of the Internet. Content is the
same for both. And you are saved from the hassles of carrying books as well.
There are various e-book depositories (储藏室) from which you can either buy or download e-books. The process of downloading them is very easy. The websites give proper instructions and you just need
to follow them to get hold of the book of your choice. Moreover it you do not want to make investment,
just read it by opening the online depository and read it for free.
From entertainment to business, e-books prove to be handy for all purposes. The time will come when
they will become the most important entertainment option for many people.
1. Compared with traditional books, e-books are popular because they are ____.
A. more attractive
B. more interesting
C. more convenient
D. more expensive
2. The underlined word "hassles" in Paragraph 3 probably means ____.
A. costs
B. advantages
C. chances
D. troubles
3. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. The Difference Between Traditional Books and E-books
B. The Great Development of Technology
C. The Time of E-books Is Coming To Us.
D. E-books Are in Great Need Nowadays.
