专题02 阅读理解七选五（第01期）-2023届浙江高考英语模拟试题分项汇编

专题02 阅读填空（第01期）-2023届浙江高考模拟试题分项汇编 七选五【浙江省强基联盟2022-2023学年高三上学期10月联考】 From the dawn of civilization, paper records have been a method of keeping track of important and necessary documentation. A common experience throughout the world's record keeping has been the necessity to ensure that all documents are kept together, and none are lost. ___16___ These included tying ribbons through the paper, and melting wax to secure the papers in place. For nearly 600 years, these were the methods used to secure papers. ___17___ In 1835, a machine that could mass-produce straight pins was invented by Howe J. L. , an American inventor. Although straight pins （大头针）were originally designed for sewing and tailoring, people began using them as a quick and easy way to secure papers. ___18___ In 1899 he patented the device, which consisted of a wire bent into a particularly shaped hoop for the purpose of securing papers. During this time, however, the paperclip （回形针）was not a widely distributed device