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Would you like to keep free e-books handy to read on your phone or tablet? Several websites offer e-books you can download without spending any money at all.
Amazon
Amazon is filled with free e-books you can download. Amazon’s Best Seller list is divided into Paid and Free. Check out the free sections in dozens of genres (种类), each listing the Top 100 free e-books so you will have a lot of choices. This list changes constantly, based on how well the books are “selling” and whether they become or remain free.
Over Drive
Over Drive is an e-book service that works with local libraries to lend free e-books to readers. It includes a wide collection of e-books, from new sellers to classics. Sometimes there is a wait for a library e-book, just as there can be for a popular print book.
Project Gutenberg
Started in 1971, Project Gutenberg has over 53,000 free e-books. Project Gutenberg e-books are available to download in the U. S. but may be restricted in other countries if they are still protected by copyright.(著作权)
Apple i-Books
You can read free e-books on your iPhone and iPad using the i-Books app. Head to the iTunes App Store and click the “Free Books” category. You can see a list of the top best sellers. Click “Get” to download those books to your iPhone or iPad.
Audible
Audible lets you download audio (有声) books. You can get a free audio book when you sign up for a membership. Audible is currently available for listeners in the US, the UK, Canada, India, and Australia.
Finally, when you find a free e-book you want to read, get it right away. Often the offer is open only briefly. If you wait too long, you may discover the book now has a price attached.
21. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?
A.To introduce some new best-selling e-books.
B.To show the advantages of some e-book services.
C.To encourage readers to buy more e-books online.
D.To recommend some websites to download free e-books.
22. What can we learn from the text?
A.The e-books on Amazon are always free to read.
B.Library print books are available on Over Drive.
C.IPhone users can access Apple i-Books via the i-Books app.
D.Only in the US can Project Gutenberg e-books be downloaded.
23. Which is a must if you want to download audio books from Audible?
A.Profession. B.Registration. C.Background. D.Birthplace.
