Now that illiteracy is not so wide spread, people everywhere are free to enjoy great literature.
现在文盲不是很普遍,世界各地的人都可以很自由地欣赏文学作品。
for it is then almost ready to undertake heavy work and can begin to earn its keep straight away.
这个年龄的象差不多已能干重活,可以很快挣回饲养它的开支。