2．The computer makes doing schoolwork easier for me than it was for my mom and dad．For example，when writing book reports and stories，I use Microsoft Word instead of a pen and paper．That way，after my teacher checks my work，I can go back and correct the mistakes without having to rewrite the whole thing．And Microsoft Word has a spell check!I use it all the time．
For English class，we are reading The Outsiders by S．E．Hinton．As pre-reading homework，my English teacher asked us to do some research on the Internet．I tried Google first，and finally found a wonderful article on Time．com．
For geography homework on the United States，I used Yahoo to learn about the Mississippi River．I needed to find out how deep the river is，how its widths and depths are different，what states it runs through，and what kinds of fish live in it．I used the information to show how the geography of a country influences its economy（影响经济）．For example，the number of fish caught in it and the tourists it attracts directly affect local people's jobs and incomes．
I never go to the library to do research．It takes too much time．Since I live in New York City and both my parents work，getting to the library isn't always easy．For a big research project，I used to stay at the library to read books or magazines that I needed．Now being able to find the information at home makes everything a lot easier and simpler（更简单）．Online dictionaries and encyclopedias （百科全书） also save time．
Sometimes，I think the computer spoils（宠坏） my generation because it is so easy---at least physically．But computers are not like television，which does the thinking for you．You still have to use your mind．I prefer using a computer，easy，fun，and fast．
81．What does the writer use when he writes book reports and stories？（no more than 3 words）Microsoft Word．/The computer．
82．Why doesn't the writer go to the library to do research？（no more than 6 words）Because it takes too much time．
83．How does the writer complete a big research project at present？（no more than 10 words）By using his computer and the Internet at home．
84．Why does the author prefer using a computer？（no more than 11 words）Because it is easy，fun，fast and makes you think．．
分析 文章介绍了电脑在我的写作中给我带来的各种好处，比如更快捷、更高效、而且有很多的乐趣．
解答 81．Microsoft Word．/The computer．细节题．根据when writing book reports and stories，I use Microsoft Word instead of a pen and paper．可知，在写故事时，使用电脑而不是笔和纸．
82．Because it takes too much time．细节题．根据I never go to the library to do research．It takes too much time．可知，我从不去图书馆，因为花时间太多．
83．By using his computer and the Internet at home．归纳总结．根据For a big research project，I used to stay at the library to read books or magazines that I needed．Now being able to find the information at home makes everything a lot easier and simpler（更简单）．Online dictionaries and encyclopedias （百科全书） also save time．可知，对于大的研究，我通常在图书馆查资料，或者在家里使用互联网也可以节省是时间．
84．Because it is easy，fun，fast and makes you think．细节题．从文章最后一句话推出I prefer using a computer，easy，fun，and fast．作者比较喜欢使用电脑因为电脑更快速、高效、充满乐趣．
点评 阅读表达主要考察学生概括信息的能力，考生要根据文章具体内容来确定答案出处，在此基础上分析归纳，注意字数限制．
