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Questions 22-25
The writer refers to various individuals and companies in the reading passage. Match the people or companies (A-E) with the points made in Questions 22-25 about the introduction of new technology.
Write the appropriate letter (A-E) in boxes 22-25 on your answer sheet.

A．John
D.Hal
E.MGM
D．Walt
F.Christopher

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B
解析：Oldcompaniesalwaysfearnewtechnology.Hollywoodwashos......

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