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.

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.

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.

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.

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.