Wednesday 10 March 2010

Unit 8 - Computers

Computers are very important part of our lives. They tell us abaut delays to transport. They drive, trains, analyse evidence and control buildings. Did you know that 60% of homes in Britain haave got a PC?

For many young people, playing computer games is their favorite way of spending spare time.

Computers are a very important part of most areas of life in Britain. libraries, the police and in school. But they are becoming more important in our homes as well. They'll even control the way we live - in smart homes or computer-controlled houses.

You will be able to give new instructions to the c omputer from your mobile phone. So if your plans change, your home will react to match.

Many homes have got lots of televisions and several computers. The smart home will provide TV and Internet sockets in every room so you'll be able to do what you want wherever you want.

Are computers taking over our lives? In a survey, 44 % of young people between 11 and 16 said their PC was a trusted friend. 20% said they were happier at their computer than spending ti e with family or friends. Another survey found that people in Britain spend so much time on the phone, texting and reading e-mails that they no longer have time for conversation. What do you think about that?

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