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Long, long ago people couldn’t write and they had no books. But they had stories. People learned the stories by heart and taught new ones to one another. Sometimes it was hard to remember them all. __1.______

The ancient Egyptians wrote their stories on something made from papyrus (纸沙草) plants. People in other places learned to use papyrus from the Egyptians. _____2.____ So, parchment (羊皮纸), made from goatskin, later took its place.

In ancient China books looked a little different. People there used ink to write on bamboo or silk. And then they invented paper. Made of trees, paper was easier and cheaper to make than papyrus or parchment. ______3.______ Papermaking later spread to the West, but there was a big problem with these early books. Every single one had to be copied and written by hand.

______4.____ They carved (雕刻) a page of words into a piece of wood or stone. They could then print the page by spreading ink on the wood or stone and putting it against paper. But it wasn’t until a German printer invented movable, metal letters that books became fast and easy to make. The letters could be used to print copy after copy, and the letters put together again and again to print different pages of words.

______5.____ Once a luxury (奢侈品) only the rich could buy, they soon became a treasure everyone could enjoy.

A. But papyrus grew mainly in Egypt.

B. It took years to finish making just one book.

C. Finally books could be printed by the thousands.

D. Things grew a little easier when writing was invented.

E. Its surface was smoother and better for writing on too.

F. Books in the West didn’t change for a long time after that.

G. The Chinese were the first to think of a way to speed things up a little.

Summer camps for children of all ages are being offered in 2016 by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada. Reno (UNR). Registration for camp sessions (时间段) is available online and also by phone.

Kids University

June 16 - August 1, 2016. Kids University is a summer day camp for kids entering 2nd through 8th grades and features week-long camp sessions in the arts, writing, science, math, literature, history, web design, cultural exploration, sports and games, and many more. There are both full-day and half-day sessions. Fees (费用) are from $140-$160 per week. The phone numbers is (800) 233-8926. Sessions are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 pm.

Wolf Pack Sports Camps

June - August, 2016. Summer Wolf Pack Sports Camps are offered for 9th through twelfth grade children. The camps are hosted by Nevada Wolf Pack coaching teachers and players. The sports offered include baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. Full-day, half-day, and overnight Wolf Pack camps are available. Time tables and fees vary with each camp. Visit Nevada Wolf Pack camps for details, session descriptions, and registration information, or call (775) 784-4050.

Lake Tahoe Music Camp

July 6 - 12, 2016. The 59th Lake Tahoe Music Camp invites middle school through high school student musicians to participate in a week of music-making, workshops, performances and fun, The camp is led by award-winning UNR teachers and local educators, professional jazz musicians and more. The fee is $550 per camper. Information is available online or by calling (775) 784-4046.

Learn more about other camp information like Girl Scout Camp, etc by calling (800) 233-8928. Because of limited space, registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

1.If a kid has many interests, he will probably participate in ___________

A. Wolf Pack Sports Camps B. Girl Scout Camp

C. Kids University D. Lake Tahoe Music Camp

2.It can be inferred from Wolf Pack Sports Camps that ___________

A it lasts for a month

B. it offers six kinds of sports

C. it is fit for kids who have time at night

D. its fees are very high

3. The music camp will invite middle and high school students __________

A. who only like to listen to music

B. who have never learned music

C. whose dream is to become a musician

D. who are expert in music

4.If you need the information about Girl Scout Camp, you' ll call __.

A. (775) 784-4050 B. (800) 233-8928

C. (775) 784-4046 D. (800) 233-8926

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