Reading passages

297- The writer makes the point that the 
Industrial Revolution ------- .
A) had a totally destructive effect upon the social 
life 
B) had a great effect on the way of life in the 
European society 
C) supported domestic activities, in particular 
dressmaking 
D) led to the building of very many factories just 
for women workers 

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E) had no effect on traditional production methods 
 
Winchester is known as a cathedral city in 
England. When it was at royal city and residence 
of the kings of Wessex, Winchester competed with 
London to be capital of England and rivalled 
Salisbury as an important centre of learning. The 
increasing agricultural use of the land and the rise 
in the population of the nearby towns and villages 
gave prosperity to Winchester and turned it into a 
major economic centre. Wool was an important 
local product, and its collection and distribution 
formed part of the city's economy. Under King 
Alfred, whose statue stands in the city, the 
cultural and ecclesiastical life of Winchester 
became firmly established.
 
298- The passage mainly emphasises ------- .
A) the cultural and economic importance of 
Winchester in its early history 
B) King Alfred and how he made Winchester an 
important town 
C) London's supremacy over Salisbury 
D) the architectural beauty of Winchester's 
cathedral 
E) the lives and works of the ancient kings of 
Wessex 
299- The author points out that in early times 
Winchester ------- .
A) depended solely on agriculture for her economy 
B) was a royal city for the Kings of England 
C) was not less important than either London or 
Salisbury 
D) had a small population compared with 
surroundings areas 
E) sold most of her wool to London and Salisbury