Why are more people buying electronic encyclopedias than book encyclopedias?

[材料题] (1)It might be surprising for some people to believe that, in today's computer-and-Internet-driven society, there are some book publishers that are still committed to traditional books. Maybe the most famous encyclopedia company, The Encyclopaedia Britannica, which dates back to the 18th century, is planning to release their largest set of books in 2001. This 40-volume set will be the largest printed in its 231-year history.(2)Because of the success of recent Internet and computer encyclopedias, some people have suggested that the publishers could turn their back on print. However, company representative Paul Hoffman said the company is committed to paper and ink.(3)"There is still a place for books, even with all of the computer encyclopedias. And many people around the world still want books," he said.(4)Encyclopedias, in book form, are common in library collections and on school shelves. They are often used in student research. And none are used more than those published by the Encyclopedia B

单项选择题1.Why are more people buying electronic encyclopedias than book encyclopedias?: A、Electronic encyclopedias contain more.; B、Electronic encyclopedias cost less money.; C、Electronic encyclopedias take up less room.; D、Electronic encyclopedias have new ideas.

单项选择题2.What makes the Encyclopedia Britannica's books special?: A、They are used more than any other encyclopedias.; B、They are used more for study than for doing research.; C、They are used in schools and many library collections.; D、They are used in many research papers by students.

单项选择题3.Why have some people suggested that the company stop printing books?: A、Because people are no longer buying many encyclopedias.; B、Because demand around the world is for ink and paper books.; C、Because electronic encyclopedias have become so successful.; D、Because Paul Hoffman has turned his back on printing books.

单项选择题4.What will make the 2001 set of books different from the other sets?: A、It will be the most sold.; B、It will be like the 18th-century one.; C、It will be on the Internet.; D、It will be the largest set.

单项选择题5.What about the Encyclopedia Britannica is so surprising?: A、The company is committed to publishing books.; B、The company is selling Internet encyclopedias.; C、The company is still open after so many years.; D、The company is planning to quit making books.

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