We had one class for computers when I was in school, which was also introduced new in school and all the students did not attend it. I took it because I had free period and was interested in taking it. In those days we could not image that computers will become so important in our lives otherwise most of the students would have joined the computer class.
Computers are beneficial for almost anyone and the present generation is growing in an atmosphere(氛圍) where you need the computers for doing almost everything .If they are not made computer literate(精通) they will lag behind in all the activities. Nowadays almost all schools have some kind of computer courses for the students so that they learn the fundamentals of the computer. It will not be possible to do it if they don’t have computer classes. Most of the homes have personal computers now and most children are already aware of the basics before they join school.
Computing courses are also good for adults who are not familiar with the computer as most of the jobs which are available today have the use of computer in some way or the other. Adults who have not used the computer before are generally quite anxious, but an easy computing course will be able to change the way they think in a few weeks.
If you are interested, you can join a computing course which is longer and teaches you more than the basics, but you may have to spend more time in the completing course. They are very useful courses as it teaches you ways to use the fundamental programs which are typically used in various jobs.
It is also possible you may like to do the computing course for enjoyment as some of the classes are also free .There are courses which charge a fee for skills like graphic design and photo editing . They are a lot of fun too and may also be useful when you do a job , depending on the kind of career ，someone you choose or have . You will find these courses in the colleges, as well as online, if you already are familiar with the use of computer.
【小題1】Most of the students didn’t attend the computer course probably because         .

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【小題1】What do we know about the kids who like asking questions?

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Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh, and do things with.  1.  We don’t always want people around. We will feel lonely if we never have a friend.

Friends sometimes don’t get on well.  2.  Most of the time they will make up and become friends again. When friends move away , we feel very sad. 3.  Then we call them or write to them. We can even see them again someday. Of course, we can also make new friends. It’s surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them.

There’s more good news for people who have friends. They live longer than people who don’t . Why? It could be that they are happier.   4. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares. If someone cares about you, you’ll take better care of yourself.

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Nowadays, more and more young people are becoming vegetarians in most Western countries. They are thought of as vegetarians and they refused to eat meat, fish, eggs, cheese and milk. 1. _______Some of them just don’t eat animal products such as milk, eggs, or yogurt, but some others are strict vegetarians and they eat mainly fruit and vegetables. As we know, it is very important to have a balanced diet, especially for the teenagers who are growing up. 2. _______ Well, each person chooses to become a vegetarian for different reasons. The main reasons are they want to protect animals and they want to stay healthy.
I decided to be a vegan when I was 15 years old. But as a vegetarian, I have had a difficult time in getting the proper nutrition(營養(yǎng)). 3. _______   Of course, being a vegetarian isn’t for everyone. 4. _______ 
A. So why are they becoming vegetarians?
B. Most experts and doctors say that being a vegetarian is very healthy, but many people disagree.
C. So don’t get discouraged(泄氣的) if you can’t give up hamburgers and meat dumplings!
D. There are many different types of vegetarians.
5. Which of the following is NOT true？
A. There are many vegetarians in most Western countries.
B. The main reason for being vegetarians is they don’t like eating meat.
C. Not everyone should be a vegetarian.
D. Keeping healthy is important to teenagers.