【推荐1】The computer is fast, and never makes a mistake. On the _________, people are too slow, and full of _________ sometimes. That’s what people _________ say when they talk about computers. For over a quarter of a century, scientists have been _________ better and better computers. Now a computer can do a lot of _________ jobs wonderfully. It is widely used in factories, hospitals, post offices and airports. A computer can report, decide and control it in almost every field. Many computer scientists are thinking of making the computer “think” like a _________. With the _________ of a person, a computer can draw pictures, produce music, talk with people, play chess, recognize voices, translate languages and so on. Perhaps computers will one day really think and feel. Do you think that people will be afraid when _________ find that the computer is too clever to listen to and serve people? No, people will make _________ use of the computers in the future. Computers will not take the __________ of man. Because man is always the master of the computer.

【推荐3】Over the last 20 years, technology has been used more and more in schools. These days, it’s ________ for students to use computers or pads. Compared to traditional books, students would like to ________ information on the Internet.

Recently, UNESCO released (发布) a report. It says that using technology like computers and phones in class might not be as useful as we think. It suggests teachers should use technology ________ in class and that smartphones should not be allowed in classrooms. The ________ was trying to tell schools to use technology properly.

UNESCO thinks that technology can be helpful in many ways. It can allow students to learn in ways that are more ________; it can help teachers explain difficult ideas; it can also help students who have special needs.

However, it should not be given too much ________. Instead, technology is just a way to help students ________. “Too much attention on technology in education can be expensive and not very necessary,” the report says. What’s more, UNESCO also says technology can also ________ take away students’ attention. When students use phones in class, it can disturb (打扰) heir learning. One study that was carried out in 14 countries ________ that even just having a phone nearby (附近的) can be distracting (使人分心的).

The report suggests that the best way to learn is still to work closely with ________ at school. Working with other classmates also helps students learn. UNESCO says that most schools should spend more money on things like books, classrooms, and teachers.