Q1. Reading Comprehension Design (25%)
Read the following passage and create FIVE reading comprehension questions that align with the current Integrated Reading Comprehension (混合題) format. The first two questions should focus on identifying the main idea and making inferences. Ensure that the five questions include at least three different question types, such as multiple-choice, matching, ordering, fill-in-the-blank, completing-the-form/table/ chart, or short-answer. Finally, provide the correct answer for each question. The practice of fastening papers dates back to the 13th century, when ribbons were threaded through slits in the top-left corners of documents. These ribbons were often waxed to improve durability and allow reuse a technique that remained in use for centuries. In 1835, John Ireland Howe, a physician from New York, revolutionized the process by inventing a machine that massproduced straight pins.
Though originally designed for sewing, these pins were repurposed as a convenient way to fasten papers.
The modern paperclip, however, is credited to Johan Vaaler, a Norwegian inventor with expertise in electronics, science, and mathematics. In 1899, he patented a bent-wire paperclip design in Germany, since Norway lacked a patent system at the time. A U.S. patent followed in 1901. Although similar designs may have predated his, Vaaler was the first to secure official recognition.
Around the same time, American inventor Cornelius J. Brosnan patented his version, known as the "Konaclip." However, it was the British company Gem Manufacturing Ltd. that introduced the now-iconic double-oval paperclip, known as the "Gem" clip. In 1899, William Middlebrook of Connecticut patented a machine to mass-produce these clips, though the design itself was never patented. Over time, many variations emerged, including the "non-skid" clip for better grip, the "ideal" clip for thicker stacks ofpaper, and the "owl clip, designed to resist tangling.

During World War II, the paperclip took on symbolic significance in Norway. When Nazi authorities banned displays of loyalty to the Norwegian king, citizens began wearing paperclips on their clothing as a discreet sign of unity and resistance-an act that carried the risk of arrest. 
Beyond organizing paper, paperclips are surprisingly versatile. Their flexible metal construction makes them useful for a variety of impromptu tasks, such as ejecting CD trays, accessing SIM card slots, or even serving as makeshift lock picks.