单选题The author’s primary intention in this passage appears to be which of the following?ATo shed light on the underappreciated work of the Hellenistic poet PosidippusBTo compare the relative merits of papyrus and wood-pulp paper as media for recording informationCTo discuss the ways in which papyrus fragments help scholars learn about Hellenistic EgyptDTo answer the questions regarding the burning of the library of Alexandria, one of the great mysteries of the ancient worldETo suggest possibly fruitful paths for future archeological research into Hellenistic Egypt
单选题
The author’s primary intention in this passage appears to be which of the following?
A
To shed light on the underappreciated work of the Hellenistic poet Posidippus
B
To compare the relative merits of papyrus and wood-pulp paper as media for recording information
C
To discuss the ways in which papyrus fragments help scholars learn about Hellenistic Egypt
D
To answer the questions regarding the burning of the library of Alexandria, one of the great mysteries of the ancient world
E
To suggest possibly fruitful paths for future archeological research into Hellenistic Egypt
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解析：
主旨题。根据文章首句“one of the best sources modern scholars have for learning about Hellenistic Egypt is the large supply of papyrus fragments that have turned up in the Egyptian desert over the last century.” 可知本题应选C项。
主旨题。根据文章首句“one of the best sources modern scholars have for learning about Hellenistic Egypt is the large supply of papyrus fragments that have turned up in the Egyptian desert over the last century.” 可知本题应选C项。
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