The computer makes doing schoolwork easier for me than it was for my mom and dad. For example, when writing book reports and stores, I use Microsoft Word instead of a pen and paper. That way, after my teacher edits(編輯) 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're reading The Outsiders, by S. E. Hinton. As a pre-reading task, 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. com.

For a geography task 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 kind of fish live in it. I used the information to show how the geography of a country influences its economy (經(jīng)濟). For example, the river's trade paths, the number of fish caught in it, and the tourists it attracts directly influence Southerners' jobs and incomes(收入).

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 assignment or research project, I used to stay at the library to read, or sign out whatever books or magazine I needed. Now being able to find the information in my own living room makes everything a lot simpler. Online dictionaries and encyclopedias (百科全書) also save time.

Sometimes, I think the computer spoils young people because its so easy---at least physically. But computer's are not like television, which does the thinking for you. You still have to use your mind. I prefer using a computer. Easy, fun, and fast.

1.When writing book reports, the computer can help the writer            .

A. call his teacher to edit his work.

B. go back home and review his work

C. rewrite his work and correct his mistakes

D. store his work and check his spelling mistakes

2.The writer probably agrees that            .

A. a teacher's work is much easier than before

B. English and geography are the most important subjects

C. computers are better than TV for not doing the thinking for us

D. students should use computer less and do more exercise every day

3.What's the passage mainly about?

A. Teenagers and computers.

B. School subjects and computers.

C. Use of computers in teenagers' studies.

D. The advantages and disadvantages of computers.

1.D 2.C 3.C 【解析】文章大意:本文介紹了作者用電腦學(xué)習(xí)和工作的事情;電腦很便利,可以做很多事情,但是也可以嬌慣你,作者更喜歡使用電腦是因為它簡單,有趣和快速。 1.細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段第三、四、五句話That way, after my teacher edits(編輯) my work, I can go back and make revisions wi...
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