第二篇： Back in the 15th century, just a short distance away from the city of Frankfurt, Germany, JohannesGutenberg changed the literary world forever. He invented the printing press, thus opening the door to aworld in which books could finally be mass produced. Not long after the invention of the printing press,local booksellers organized the first book fair in Frankfurt, and it remained the most important book fair inthe world until the end of the 17th century. It was then that the Leipzig Book Fair overtook its Frankfurtcounterpart in popularity, but Frankfurt would take center stage once again following WWII, and it has keptits top position ever since. Today, the Frankfurt Book Fair draws hundreds of thousands of people from over100 countries to its grounds each year. For publishing companies launching new books, those looking tonegotiate the international sale of rights and licenses, and anyone wishing to find out more about thepublishing market, the Frankfurt Book Fair is a can’t-miss event. Featuring approximately 7,500 exhibitorsfrom every part of the publishing and media industries, it’s a one-stop source for all things related to thewritten word. Besides, the Frankfurt Book Fair is about much more than books; it also draws peopleworking in the media and entertainment fields with its digital initiative, Frankfurt SPARKS. This is wheretechnology innovators discuss new ways of doing business in the Information Age, and where exciting newbusiness partnerships in music, video games, and social media are born. Every year, the Frankfurt Book Fairchooses a guest of honor— a different country to be the focus of the festival. In 2011, under the banner of“Fabulous Iceland,” visitors learned more about the country through book reading, film, music, and other art.Bookworms the world over shouldn’t miss the year’s fair, which takes place from October 12thto 16th.
46. Which of the following statements about the Frankfurt Book Fair is NOT true?
(A) It brings people from over 100 nations together in one place.
(B) It is one of the oldest book fairs in the world.
(C) It has always been the most important book fair on the planet.
(D) It is one of the biggest gatherings of the year for the publishing industry.