＄4 from Amazon.
5. If the writer were short of money, he would prefer _______. A. a print paperback C. a mobile phone
B. an Apple iPad
D. an Amazon Kindle
6. According to the passage, which of the following statements on the Amazon Kindle is NOT TRUE?
A. Its battery can last for a long time. B. Its keyboard is kept in the proper position. C. It is easy to carry and the screen size is proper. D. It is comfortable for eyes because of its E Ink display.
7. A possible customer would not buy iPads 1 & 2 for reading because _______. A. most e-book apps must be downloaded first B. only paid-version e-books can be read on it C. much information is lost at times when reading D. attention is easily taken away when reading on it 8. The passage is developed in the form of _______.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。读印刷的书还是在电子设备上读书，哪个方式更好？请看这篇文章是怎么说的。
5. A。考查细节理解。根据最后一段的But if money is tight, go for print. My used paperback
cost only＄4 from Amazon.可知，在钱紧张的情况下，作者会选择简装书，也就是选项A。
6. B。考查细节理解。根据第二段的Battery life is outstanding; on average you charge
the device only once a month.可知选项A是正确的描述；根据Its six-inch screen is the perfect size for reading, and reading on its black and white E Ink display
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doesn’t harm your eyes.可知选项C、D是正确的描述。而通过My only complaint with the Kindle design is the placement of the keyboard at the bottom of the device.可知选项B是错误的描述，本题就是选择错误的描述，故选择B。
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