The computer is a very wonderful machine, and it is so popular today that it seems we cannot live or work without it. Computers are used in many places—in offices, in factories, in big shops, at schools and even at home. With the computer, people are living a better life.

The computer was one of the greatest inventions in the 20th century. The first computer was built in America, and it was not only very large, but also quite heavy. It was as big as two rooms!

But the computer is developing very fast. Today they are becoming smaller and lighter. And they work faster and faster. There are various kinds of computers in the market and you can easily choose one that you like best.

As the computer can do a lot of things for people, it helps us learn about the real world. With the computer, you can send an email just in a few seconds to your friend or receive your message.

Now you can see the computer really gives us a very nice picture about the world of tomorrow. So as students in the 21st century, we have to work hard and learn how to use the computer very well. Don’t you think so?

【小题1】What does the writer think of the computer today?

A．People can’t live without it.	B．It helps people to live a better life.
C．It makes people become lazier.	D．It is the most useful invention in the 21st century.

【小题2】What was the first computer like?

A．Small and light.

B．Small and heavy.

C．Large and heavy.

D．Large and light.

【小题3】What does the underlined word “various” probably mean?

A．Different.

B．Dry.

C．Tiny.

D．Big.

【小题4】What does the writer advise students in the 21st century to do?

A．Learn how to use the computer well.	B．Learn to develop the computer.
C．Learn when to use the computer.	D．Learn to use the computer quickly.

【小题5】What’s the best title for the text?

A．How to choose a right computer	B．Different kinds of computers
C．The history of the computers	D．A wonderful machine—the computer