Computers

First of all, computers are devices. They are

very accurate and can do jobs very quickly if
compared with humans.
Computers used to be very big and heavy in
the old days. They also took up a lot of
space.
Computer scientists have developed small computer chips to make computers smaller and
thinner. They made memories with larger capacity and storage.
Further, people can do many tasks in a very short time. They can use it personally and
professionally. For example, we can use computers at work and at home.
Finally, new computers are small, compact, mobile and very light. For example, tablets,
iPads and smart phones. People are afraid that the computers will replace people in the
future.

After you read a short passage about computers in English now you can answer the
questions below:
1. What are Computers?
 Computers are devices. Computers are very accurate and can do jobs very quickly if
compared with humans.
2. Do you think computers will replace humans in the future? Why?
I think computers will not be able to replace humans in the future. Because there is still a
need for the role of human beings who can think creatively, feel and act generously.

3. Describe modern computers?

Modern computers are small, compact, mobile and very light.
 
4. Compare old computers with new computers?
Old computers are very big, heavy and also took up a lot of space.
Modern computers are small, compact, mobile and very light.
 
5. Give some examples of new computers?
Examples of new computers are laptops that are large but light, notebooks that are smaller
in size than laptops and tablets that are lighter to carry.
 
6. Underline the word they in the text “read a short passage about computers in English”
and how many are there “they” word in the text?
Many of the words "they" in the text are four.
 
7. What does they in refers in the text?
What they refer to in the text are computers.
 
8. In your opinion what do you think of robots  and computers?
I my opinion robots and computers are different. Because a computer is the one that
operates the system while a robot is an object that moves or does something at the
command of the computer. For example, your human body as a robot and your brain as a
computer.
 
9. What are the advantages of computers?
The advantages of computers are :
 Multitasking, because we can perform many tasks at the same time such as doing
data processing simultaneously by listening to music or watching Youtube.
 Accuracy, compared to computer humans can be more precise in the calculation
 Incredible speed, which helps us to complete the task in a few seconds.
 Automation, many tasks can be automated saving a lot of time. For example, instead
of manually calculating some values such as mean, median of a large dataset, we
only use excel.
10. Do you like computers? Why?
I like computers especially in the current era. Because at this moment everything is related
to technology and automation. Computers also make it easier for me to do various tasks
that require supporting applications on the computer such as data processing applications
(Ms.Word, Ms. Excel, Power Point), photo and video editing applications (Photoshop,
Illustrator) to be able to serve as entertainment media to watch Youtube and Netflix.