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第四章 高职英语口语技能大赛题型概述

案例 3：

图 4-2 Student Use of Computers

As is clearly shown in the chart, the number of hours students spent on computers
increased from two to four hours per week from 1990 to1995. Especially, the number
rose to about 14 hour per week in 2002.
There are three factors leading to the change. To begin with, theprice of computers
is getting much lower than before so that many students can afford it. In addition, it

is very convenient for us to study with the help of computers. For example, e-mails
enable us to keep in touch with our teachers and friends. last but not least, with fast
development of the modern society, a computer has become a must for many people.

To sum up, low price, convenience and wide use contribute to the increase in the use of
computers.
As for me, student use of computers is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it
is a good helper in searching for information, drawing pictures, etc. One the other hand,
various computer games might distract students from their studies. In brief, computers

can serve us well if they are used in the right way.

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