Passage Six
原文：

The invention of the printing press had a profound impact on society. Before its invention, books were rare and expensive, and only a few people could afford them. After the printing press was invented, books became more affordable and widely available, allowing more people to access information and knowledge.

What can be inferred from the passage about the printing press?
A) It made books more expensive.
B) It limited the spread of knowledge.
C) It increased the accessibility of books.
D) It was not widely accepted at first. 答案解析：选C。文章提到印刷机的发明使得书籍变得更便宜、更易获得，从而让更多人能够获取信息和知识，可以推断出印刷机提高了书籍的可获得性.
Passage Seven
原文：

Some people argue that the use of smartphones has a negative impact on people's social skills. They believe that people spend too much time on their phones, which reduces their ability to interact with others in person. However, others believe that smartphones can actually improve social skills by providing new ways to connect with others.

According to the passage, what is one negative impact of smartphones?
A) They make communication more efficient.
B) They improve people's social skills.
C) They reduce people's ability to interact in person.
D) They provide new ways to connect with others. 答案解析：选C。文章提到一些人认为智能手机对社交技能有负面影响，因为人们花太多时间在手机上，减少了面对面交流的能力，故选C.
Passage Eight
原文：

The city government has decided to build a new park in the downtown area. Many residents are excited about this decision, as they believe the park will provide a pleasant place for relaxation and recreation. However, some people are concerned about the potential increase in noise and traffic.

What is the main reason for the residents' excitement about the new park?
A) They think it will increase traffic.
B) They believe it will be a good place for relaxation and recreation.
C) They are worried about the noise.
D) They think it will improve the city's economy. 答案解析：选B。文章提到许多居民对新建公园感到兴奋，因为他们认为公园将提供一个愉快的休闲和娱乐场所，故选B.
Passage Nine
原文：

In recent years, there has been a trend towards more flexible work arrangements. Many companies are allowing their employees to work from home or have flexible hours. This change is partly due to advances in technology, which have made it easier for people to stay connected and collaborate remotely.

What is one reason for the trend towards more flexible work arrangements?
A) Companies want to reduce their office space.
B) Technology has made remote collaboration easier.
C) Employees prefer to work in the office.
D) There is a lack of qualified workers. 答案解析：选B。文章提到这种趋势部分原因是技术的进步，使得人们更容易远程保持联系和协作，故选B.
Passage Ten
原文：

The company has been facing financial difficulties recently. As a result, it has had to cut costs by reducing the number of employees. This has led to increased workload for the remaining staff, causing stress and dissatisfaction among them.

What can be inferred from the passage about the remaining employees?
A) They are happy with the situation.
B) They are experiencing stress and dissatisfaction.
C) They have been given more time off.
D) They have received a pay raise. 答案解析：选B。文章提到公司裁员导致剩余员工的工作量增加，从而导致他们感到压力和不满，故选B.