Computers

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it. 

People often speak about the wonders of the past. Mostly they were huge buildings and constructions. They are awesome and fabulous, no doubt. But the wonders of the present world are also unbelievable. Read about the following recent inventions.

Computers

The invention of the computer is very important in human life. It has changed the life style of people in the world. We use it in every sphere of our life. We can use it for studies, communication, watching movies, listening to music, playing games, etc. In a moment we can get information from any part of the world on the computer. People do not feel lonely as they can send emails to their friends and relatives. Some of their friends and relatives also live in far off countries. Even they can talk to them face to face on different social media. With computer a person can always keep himself updated. Everybody should learn to use the computer. In fact, the computer has made people's work easier and faster. At present, it has become a part of our daily life.

1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7

i. Computer is used in ____ sector of human life.

(a) one (b) some  (c) every  (d) few

ii. Computer is used ____ by People.

(a) locally (b) nationally (c) limitedly (d) globally

iii. Computer helps one keep____.

(a) lazy (b) updated (c) cool (d) aloof

iv. Learning computer is ____ to all.

(a) useless (b) essential (c) risky (d) expensive

v. Computer is a____of modern life.

(a) dilemma  (b) part and parcel (c) curse (d) gift

vi. What does the word 'important' mean in the text?

(a) rare (b) significant (c) tough (d) higher

vii. The word ‘faster' means____.

(a) Steadier (b) Softer (c) Quicker (d) rare

Extra Questions:

viii. The word 'invention' means____.

(a) discovery (b) intention (c) technology (d) plan

ix. The word 'world' means____.

(a) arena (b) globe (c) planet (d) clime

x. The word 'lonely' means____.

(a) simply (b) hardly (c) alone (d) cloudy

2. Answer the following questions.  2×5=10

(a) What do people often speak about when they talk about the past? 

(b) What is the invention of the computer important for? 

(c) How has the computer changed people’s lifestyle? 

(d) Mention two uses of the computer in daily life. 

(e) How can people get information from any part of the world?

Extra Questions:

(f) Why do people not feel lonely when they use the computer? 

(g) How can people talk face to face with their relatives who live far away? 

(h) What should everybody learn to do with the computer? 

(i) How has the computer made people’s work easier? 

(j) Why has the computer become a part of our daily life?