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Papermaking is one of the 1.
greatest
(great) inventions in Chinese history. It started in the Han Dynasty, around 105 AD, and since then it 2.
has changed
(change) the way people communicate and share information. Before paper was invented, people wrote on materials like bamboo, silk, and wood, which were heavy and expensive.
The 3.
first
(one) paper was made from the fibres(纤维) of plants. Cai Lun is usually thought to have successfully improved the papermaking method. He used materials such as tree bark, hemp(大麻), and old rags(破布) to create a smoother and stronger type of paper. This new method made paper 4.
widely
(wide) available and more affordable for the common people.
As papermaking spread, it changed the way people learned and recorded information. Schools began to use paper to write books and notes. This 5.
led
(lead) to an increase in education and literacy levels. People can now share their thoughts and stories much 6.
more easily
(easy).
During the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, papermaking technology improved even more. 7.
Factories
(factory) were built to produce lots of paper, making it easy to get for everyone. Chinese paper 8.
was sold
(sell) to other countries, influencing cultures around the world.
Today, paper is still a 9.
useful
(use) and important part of our daily life. It is used for books, newspapers, and many other things. The invention of papermaking in China has left a lasting influence on the world, making it easier for people 10.
to create
(create) and share ideas.