Li Zining often listens to audiobooks (有声读物) on the subway. With earphones in, she enjoys sci-fi stories, forgetting the noisy world around her. She is part of China’s Generation Z — young people born between 1995 and 2009.

Gen Z has changed how people read. They like e-books more than printed books, downloading them to phones or tablets. They also love audiobooks. 46% of WeChat Reading’s monthly users are Gen Z, and they spend much time reading online.

They don’t just read — they share. They post reviews on social media, follow book bloggers, and find someone to read with. Many watch explainer videos about books on platforms like Bilibili. These videos make classics easier and more fun to understand.

Publishers are now using digital (数字的) tools too. They use big data to find readers and livestream to launch new books. For Gen Z, reading is not just with books — it’s a digital, shared experience that makes reading more enjoyable.

1.1.What does Li Zining often do on the subway?

A She often talks with friends.

B She often listens to story recordings.

C She often reads printed books.

D She often plays phone games.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。第一段提到“Li Zining often listens to audiobooks on the subway.”，“audiobooks”即有声读物，也就是故事录音。故选B。

2.2.What kind of books does Gen Z prefer according to the text?

A Paper books.

B Books from libraries.

C Books in digital form.

D Old storybooks.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。第二段提到“They like e-books more than printed books”，意思是他们更喜欢电子书而不是纸质书。故选C。

3.3.Why do some young people watch videos about books?

A To buy cheap books.

B To understand difficult books better.

C To talk to the writers.

D To make their own videos.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。第三段提到“These videos make classics easier and more fun to understand.”，这些视频让经典书籍更容易理解，也更有趣。故选B。

4.4.How are publishers trying to reach young readers now?

A By using new technology.

B By building more bookstores.

C By making books heavier.

D By only selling paper books.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。最后一段提到“Publishers are now using digital tools too. They use big data to find readers and livestream to launch new books.”，出版社也在使用数字工具，比如大数据和直播。故选A。

5.5.What is reading like for Gen Z?

A A quiet activity alone.

B A boring homework task.

C A way to become writers.

D A digital and shared activity.

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。文章最后一句“it’s a digital, shared experience that makes reading more enjoyable”表明，它是一种数字化、共享的体验。故选D。