Computer people talk a lot about the need for other people to become “computer-l

Computer people talk a lot about the need for other people to become “computer-literate”.But not all experts agree that this is a good idea.

One pioneer,in particular,who disagrees is David Tebbutt,the founder of Computertown UK.Although many people see this as a successful attempt to bring people closer to the computer,David does not see it that way.He says that Computertown UK was formed for just the opposite reason,to bring computers to people and make them “people-literate”.

David Tebbutt thinks Computertowns are most successful when tied to a computer club but he insists there is an important difference between the two.The clubs are for people who have computer knowledge already.This frightens away non-experts,who are happier going to Computertowns where there are computers for them to experiment on,with experts to encourage them and answer any questions they have.They are not told what to do,they find out.The computer experts have to learn not to tell people about computers,but have to be able to answer all questions people ask.People don’t have to learn computer terms,but the experts have to explain in plain language.The computers are becoming “people-literate”.

1.Which of the following is David Tebbutt’s idea on the relationship between people and computers?

A.Computer learning should be made easier.

B.There should be more computer clubs for computer experts.

C.People should work hard to master computer use.

D.Computers should be made cheaper so that people can afford them.

2.We can infer from the text that “computer-literate” means　 .

A.being able to afford a computer

B.being able to write computer programs

C.working with the computer and finding out its value

D.understanding the computer and knowing how to use it

3.The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to the idea that Computertown .

A.help to set up more computer clubs

B.bring people to learn to use computers

C.bring more experts to work together

D.help to sell computers to the public

4.David Tebbutt started Computertown UK with the purpose of　 .

A.making better use of computer experts

B.increasing computer sales

C.improving computer programs

D.popularizing computers

试题答案

1. 答案：A　 此题为理解大意题，从文章第二段可找到答案。信息句为:Although many people see this as a successful attempt to bring people closer to the computer,David does not see it that way.

2. 答案：D　 此题为推理判断题，通读全文才能理解其含义。

3. 答案：B　 根据上下句可找出此词所指代的意思。信息句为：Although many people see this as a successful attempt to bring people closer to the computer,David does not see it that way.

4.答案：D　 此题为细节题。信息句为：He says that Computertown UK was formed for just the opposite reason,to bring computers to people and make them “people-literate”.