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How have computers changed everyday life? Well, I guess that twenty years ago, in my country, no one had a computer, and most
companies didn't own that many either. But in the last 10 years, computers have appeared in every
household, and they have become indispensable
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essential) in the workplace. Most jobs require
the use of a computer: if you work in an office, if you are a businessperson, if you teach, you need
a computer to do your job
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Even in most factories, the manufacturing machines are connected to a
computer to keep track of the production. Doctors don't handwrite anymore, they type their
patients’ prescriptions to give them medicine; teachers plan their lessons on a computer and use
PowerPoint to show graphs, pictures and other materials
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In addition, at home, the computer has
replaced the TV for young people. We can download movies, music and games. People chat online
with their friends from home
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People don't go out as much as before, because of the Internet. The
Internet allows us to do research at home instead of going to the library or reading books as we
used to do in the past. Computers have become a part of our daily routine, and they have changed
our habits in only 10 years’ time.
2. Do you think that the use of computers should be restricted and if so, how? Well, I think that people should definitely not spend too much time in front of a computer but I
don't see how we could restrict people from using them. People should be aware that computers do
harm to their eyesight, and that staying at home on the Internet is simply not as good as real life. I
guess that parents can set a limit on how much their children use the computer. The most
important thing is to teach kids to go out and socialize rather than playing online games all day
long. In addition, students should not depend on computers too much. Computers correct our
spelling mistakes and make everything easier. As a result, computers can, to some extent, make
students lazy. Many high-school students look for ideas on the Internet when they are writing a
paper, instead of thinking on their own
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On top of this, young students should spend more time
on their handwriting. You know, with computers, they type in pinyin, and then the computer gives
them a list of characters to choose from, so students only need to recognize the Chinese
characters
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But when you give them a pen, they can't write anymore
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I think young people should
not depend on computers too much.
