 Computers
and the Internet
This is a series of ten chapters about the history, the present, and
the future of computers and the Internet. There are a few chapters
about early computers and a few about current trends There are also
a few that look at what the future may bring. I think you'll learn
some interesting things about these fascinating things that are changing
our lives so quickly.
The level of the readings is Intermediate. Some of the language
is technical, but you don't need any special vocabulary to read
the stories. The meanings of difficult words are explained at
the bottom of the page. You can cover the chapters in order or
choose only the topics that interest you.
Each reading is between two hundred and three hundred words. You can
time your reading speed for each one. If you keep a record of your
reading speed, you can measure your improvement. Try to read as fast
as you can, while still understanding what you read. Read the chapter
at least once without a dictionary. If you can, try to guess the meaning
of the words you don't know.
After the reading passage, there are ten questions. These
are a mix of comprehension, vocabulary, and reading skills questions.
Finally, each chapter has some questions about issues that
you might want to think about or discuss with your friends and
teachers.
Pick a chapter and click on it. Have fun!
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