We are now living in the 21st century. Life now is much more _____ than before. Many changes (变化) have happened.

Tony is a _____ in Grade 8 at an American middle school. He felt surprised and _____ on his first day of school because he found his classroom filled with technology equipment (科技设备).

In Tony’s classroom, there are many electronics, like iPads. This term they will _____ the electronics to take notes, watch videos and do some homework. “It’s relaxing,” said Tony. “I often _____ my maths problems on my iPad and ask my classmate or teachers for help.”

With the help of new technology, students can finish their homework _____. “Technology is quite common in most of our classrooms now,” the headmaster said. “We’re trying to develop technology to open up the world to kids. It can _____ the outside world in and lets kids know more.”

Mr Miller, a science teacher _____ “It is a quick way for students to know the outside world,” he said. Mr Miller considers himself as a guide (向导) of learning instead of as a teacher. “If they have a _____, I will try to teach them how to find the answer,” he said.

Dale, Tony’s classmate, loves technology. He was not interested in class before, but now he likes the classes very much. “The classes help me use what I have ______ in the computer lessons.” Dale said. “Most importantly, I enjoy the classroom because, of course, it will help my studies.”