I am not a computer expert. I never learned much in the way of math. And I am quite puzzled by things like engineering or electronics.

Then why am I able to write about computer? I can write on this subject because of these shortcomings. The last two years of learning has been a severe test for me. By hard work I have managed to learn enough to use computers fairly well, and to work with people who know a great deal more than I. Since I have learned all this at such personal cost, I would like to share my knowledge with others.

The best way to learn is to take a course. However, many people do not have the time for this. They will have to find some other way to get some basic information. I hope to be able to help them by writing about some of the things I have learned myself.

I have a home computer on which I have learned in my own time. I have used it like a home study course. I have sat down with it day after day, night after night, I have forced it to give up some of its secrets. Now I can use it to do some of the work that I get paid for. And I can do this work in my own home, instead of in an office. Many people may soon be working on a computer at home, just as many now take in other people’s typing.

Some things about computers are easier than you may fear. First, computers are logical. Things that at first seem difficult will make sense to you after you learn the rules. Second, it is really not hard to learn enough to use today’s machines. You do not need to be a great brain. But you do have to learn to think in new ways. And you do have to keep a good bit of information in your head. Finally, there are many people around who are really enthusiastic about computers. These people are always happy to be of help.



（16 / 22）单选题（4分）
正确答案 C
我的答案 C
评分 4分
According to the passage, a home computer can best be described as .( )
A
difficult
B
puzzling
C
logical
D
secret
（17 / 22）单选题（4分）
正确答案 D
我的答案 D
评分 4分
We can infer from this passage that in order to write about computers, the author had to .( )
A
learn from other people
B
study very hard
C
learn electronics
D
take a home study course
（18 / 22）单选题（4分）
正确答案 D

The phrase “a great brain” in the last paragraph most probably means .( )
A
a person with a big head
B
a great man
C
a remarkable success
D
an intelligent person
（19 / 22）单选题（4分）
正确答案 A


Which of the following statements about the author is NOT true?( )
A
She knows more than her colleagues.
B
She can help others with computers.
C
She knows very little science or math.
D
She knows many things about computers.
（20 / 22）单选题（4分）
正确答案 D


The passage is to convince readers that, by studying computers at home, people can become .( )
A
computer programmers
B
computers experts
C
writers about computers
D
skilled amateurs

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