Choose the word or set of words that， when inserted in the sentence， best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

　　It was difficult to believe that the sophisticated piece of technology had ------- through the centuries from such ------- and rudimentary apparatus.

　　(A) developed . . an intricate

　　(B) resulted . . a complicated

　　(C) evolved . . a quaint

　　(D) degenerated . . an obsolescent

　　(E) differed . . an exotic

　　Explanation

　　The phrase “through the centuries” suggests that the first missing term will describe how the “sophisticated piece of technology” developed over a period of time. The word “such” indicates that the second missing term will contrast with “sophisticated.” Only “evolved . . a quaint” satisfies both requirements.

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（编辑：马菲）