Computers are a very important part of our lives. They tell us about delays to transport.
They drive trains, analyses evidence and control buildings. Did you know that 60% of homes in Britain have got a PC (a personal computer)?
The smart home is now a real possibility. It will become very common. A central computer will adjust the temperature, act as a burglar alarm and switch on lights ready for you to come back home.
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. Twenty % said they were happier at their computer than spending time 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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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Monday, April 19, 2010
Reading.
British people read a lot. The
y read books, newspapers and magazines. And of course they read text messages on their mobile phones. Sixty-five per cent of British people list' reading for pleasure' as a major hobby. A quarter of the population reads more than 20 boooks each year. In this library you can borrow books but you can also buy a cup of coffee, look at an art exhibition, sit in a quiet study area or connect to the Internet. You can also now borrow CDs, videos and DVDs of films and television programmes. There are often reference rooms where you can go to look something up or go to study. Libraries are very important in schools and universities both for study and for reading for pleasure. The British Library is one of the world's greatest libraries. The Queen opened its new building in 1998. It receives a copy of every book published in Britain and adds 3 millions new items every year. It's got books of course, but also sound recordings, music, maps, newspapers and magazines. People predicted that radio, then television, then the Internet would kill reading, but it is still a very popular activity.
y read books, newspapers and magazines. And of course they read text messages on their mobile phones. Sixty-five per cent of British people list' reading for pleasure' as a major hobby. A quarter of the population reads more than 20 boooks each year. In this library you can borrow books but you can also buy a cup of coffee, look at an art exhibition, sit in a quiet study area or connect to the Internet. You can also now borrow CDs, videos and DVDs of films and television programmes. There are often reference rooms where you can go to look something up or go to study. Libraries are very important in schools and universities both for study and for reading for pleasure. The British Library is one of the world's greatest libraries. The Queen opened its new building in 1998. It receives a copy of every book published in Britain and adds 3 millions new items every year. It's got books of course, but also sound recordings, music, maps, newspapers and magazines. People predicted that radio, then television, then the Internet would kill reading, but it is still a very popular activity.
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