IELTS Reading 3 – passage -1 Total 14 Question Time : 20MinQ1. Multiple Choice: What was the primary benefit of the printing press? It made books more beautiful. It reduced the cost and time to produce books. It was invented by monks. It replaced all handwritten manuscripts. None Q2. Before the printing press, books were primarily copied by hand. Please select your answerTrueFalseNot Given Matching Information: Match the following events with their descriptions: Write the correct letter, in a box given eg. 3 - A.EventsDescriptions3. Gutenberg BibleA. Era of significant advancements in scientific understanding.4. RenaissanceB. Marked the beginning of mass-produced books in the West.5. Scientific RevolutionC. Period of renewed interest in art, culture, and knowledge. Q3 - Q4 - Q5 - Q6. Sentence Completion: The spread of the printing press led to an increase in rates.Q7. Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the term "movable type"? A fixed set of pages. Individual letters and characters that can be arranged to form words and sentences. A large printing machine. A type of handwritten script. None For Q8 -Q11 Complete the summary below.Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.Write your answers in boxes Q8–Q11 The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century drastically changed the way books were produced. Before this invention, books were Q8 by hand, which was a slow and expensive process. Gutenberg's use of Q9 type allowed for quicker and cheaper book production. This innovation not only increased the availability of books but also played a crucial role in spreading the Q10 and the Scientific Revolution. Although some authorities resisted this new technology, the printing press ultimately led to higher Q11 rates and a more informed public.Q12. List Selection: Select THREE impacts of the printing press. Slower production of books Spread of the Renaissance Growth of the book trade Decline in literacy rates Resistance from religious authorities Q13. Sentence Completion: The played a crucial role in the spread of the printing press.Q14. Multiple Choice: Who was primarily responsible for copying books before the printing press? Scientists Artists Politicians Monks None Time's upTime is Up! Please Share This Share this content Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to commentEnter your email address to commentEnter your website URL (optional) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
