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　　Do you know anything about a computer? A computer has a keyboard(键盘) similar to that of a typewriter. It is possible to give the computer commands(指令) by means of(由……方式) the function(功能) keys above the letter keys. The machine has a plug(电插头) at the back so that you can connect(连接) it to a monitor, which has a screen like a television. All the information is stored on discs(磁盘), and at the side of the computer there is a mouse. A printer is used to copy the information on to paper. More than 10 years ago, computers were large and expensive as well. Business managers and rich people ordered computers, but didn't know how to use them. In many countries, however, the situation has now completely changed. Lots of people not only own computers but also know how to use them.

　　Nowadays computers are widely used in all areas. People use it for study or research (学术研究) , for business or management. In daily life, people use computers to do shopping, to book tickets, to order goods and to exchange(交换) information. Computers are no longer something luxurious (奢侈的) for rich people but something common that comes into every family.

True or False?

1．We can give the computer commands by means of the function keys above the letter keys.

2．A mouse is at the side of the computer.

3．We use a printer to copy the information on to paper.

4．Business managers and rich people not only own computers but also know how to use them many years ago.

5．Nowadays computers are common for lots of people.

根据汉语提示写单词，每个空只填一个单词

Linda is a clerk. She is  1. （25）years old.She wants to buy a new car (新车). She has  2. （一辆） old (旧的) one. Her old car is 3.  (黑色的). Linda doesn’t like that    4.  (颜色) . She likes red and she wants to buy a red car. A new red car is on    5.  (出售). Linda wants to buy it very much, but she can’t afford(付得起) it now. and she doesn’t like to ask her   6.  (父母)for money. She   7. (只，仅) has 1,000 8. (美元). So she’ll first(首先) pay (付款) $1,000. And she   9.    (需要)to pay $400 a month (月) for 48 months. Linda thinks it’s 10.  (困难的)for her.She is very sad.(伤心)

书面表达（本大题共10分）
假设你是Tom, 你的朋友Millie遇到了一些问题，想听听你的意见。请根据以下要点提示，回一封信给Millie，帮助她解决问题。
要点：1. 你了解到Millie在学习大部分功课上挺费劲。
2. 她经常被同学看不起，没有亲密的朋友可以交谈。
3. 她的父母只关心分数，阻止她放学后打排球。她很不开心。
4. 建议------
注意：1. 第4要点的内容须用3-4句话展开合理想象，作适当发挥；
2. 词数80个左右，信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Millie,
I’m glad to receive your letter. I know that you _________________________________________
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I hope my advice will be of some value to you.
Best wishes
Tom