雅思听力

🎧 Listening Transcript

Today's lecture is about the history of the printing press. Initially, I will discuss its invention in the 15th century by Johannes Gutenberg, focusing on how his movable type system revolutionized book production. Then, I will explain the rapid spread of this technology across Europe, which led to a dramatic increase in literacy rates. Finally, I will touch on the economic impact, particularly the rise of the publishing industry and the reduction in book prices, making them accessible to a broader public. However, I will not delve into modern digital printing, as that will be covered in next week's session.