Vocabulary
to mark in a certain place in a book for later reference
bookmark
Most people think that letters are __________, for nowadays people are more likely to send a text message or e-mail.
a thing of the past
Name at least 3 electronic medium, through which e-books can be read.
A computer, a laptop, or an e-reader.
something belonging to or made a very long time ago
antique
To my surprise, some woman today __________ that they are mentally inferior to men.
are of the opinion
What do you think makes the e-books popular?
They are portable.
They can store thousands of books in a device.
the blank area on the side of a page
margin
__________, he still thinks that he is not ready for the international badminton match.
All said and done
Why do you think some people still favor p-books, in spite of the capacity and conveniences of e-books?
They still believe in emotional and spiritual pursuit.
without operation by people
automatically
Even if you disagree with others, you still have to ___________ their opinions on the president candidate.
show respect for
What are some distinctive features of p-books that make them worth collecting?
The designs of book covers come in various materials and styles.
words created as data by a computer or any written material
text
The binding of the dictionary is totally _____. It needs to be repaired now.
worn out
What is James H. Billington's opinions about e-books in the library?
The essence of books lie in its content rather than its form.