In the four volumes published so far no attempt has been made to explain why China has not kept up with the West in science and technology in modern times. It is probable that the answer is to be found in the social and economic history of China, where a static society under a relatively benevolent regime of scholar-gentry contrasts with the potentially revolutionary and dynamic society of the West at the end of the Middle Ages. In recent years, the Chinese government has been making every effort to catch up with the West again, and there is little doubt that the gap is being reduced year by year. But will China avoid the West's mistakes？
6. So far, how many volumes have been published？
A. Five. B. Four. C. Three. D. None.
7. The first volume was published .
A. ten years ago B. last year C. five years ago D. twenty years ago
8. In Line 7, the word “skeptical” means .
A. doubtful B. worried C. sad D. angry
9. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage？
A. Gunpowder. B. Needle. C. Paddle boats. D. Bridge design.
10. The best title for this passage is .
A. China's Inventions B. Comparisons Between the East and the West C. China Is Catching Up D. Situations in China
6. So far, how many volumes have been published？
A. Five. B. Four. C. Three. D. None.
7. The first volume was published .
A. ten years ago B. last year C. five years ago D. twenty years ago
8. In Line 7, the word “skeptical” means .
A. doubtful B. worried C. sad D. angry
9. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage？
A. Gunpowder. B. Needle. C. Paddle boats. D. Bridge design.
10. The best title for this passage is .
A. China's Inventions B. Comparisons Between the East and the West C. China Is Catching Up D. Situations in China