The puter makes doing schoolwork easier for me than it was for my mom and dad. For example, when writing book reports and stories, I use Microsoft Word instead of a pen and paper. That way, after my teacher checks my work, I can go back and make revisions without having to rewrite the whole thing. And Microsoft Word has a spell check! I use it all the time.
For English class, we are reading The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. As pre-reading homework, my teacher asked us to research teenage groups on the Internet. I tried Google, Encarta, and Yahoo first, and finally found an article on Time. .
For geography homework on the United States, I used Encarta to learn about the Mississippi River. I needed to find out how deep the river is, how its widths and depths are different, what states it runs through, and what kinds of fish live in it. I used the information to show how the geography of a country influences its economy. For example, the river’s trade paths, the number of fish caught in it and the tourists it attracts directly affect Southerners’ jobs and ines.
I never go to the library to do research. It takes too much time. Since I live in New York City and both my parents work, getting to the library isn’t always easy. For a big task or research project, I used to stay at the library to read, or sign out whatever books or magazines I needed. Now being able to find the information in my own living room makes everything a lot simpler. Online dictionaries and encyclopedias (百科全书) also save time.
Sometimes, I think the puter spoils my generation because it is so easy --- at least physically. But puters are not like television, which does the thinking for you. You still have to use your mind. I prefer using a puter, easy, fun, and fast.
【小题1】What does the writer use when he writes book reports and stories? (no more than 3 words)
【小题2】Why doesn’t the writer go to the library to do research? (no more than 6 words)
【小题3】How does the writer plete a big assignment or research project at present? (no more than 10 words)
【小题4】Why does the author prefer using a puter? (no more than 11 words)Microsoft Word./The puter.
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(答案→)Microsoft Word./The puter.
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