Part of the ielts speaking Test Yourself 13 Reading Your Family 14

3. In what ways do young people use computers in your country?
Well, most students use the Internet in order to do a bit of research for their studies.
They look for articles and info related to their homework. On the other hand, I think that
most teenagers and young adults are addicted to Instant Messenger programs like QQ and
MSN. They are constantly online, chatting with their friends or even strangers they meet on some
group discussion forums. In addition, a lot of boys download online games, and play probably more
than they should. I know that some of my friends, especially the girls, go shopping online, because
they can find cheaper prices,
more choices, and they say it’s quite entertaining too.
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4. How "computer literate”
are you?
I don’t know much about computers
．
I’m happy as long as it’s working, but whenever
something goes wrong, I am useless. I ask my good friend to come to my place to fix the
problem. I know how to use basic programs like Word, and PowerPoint, but I
can’ say
I
’ m
skilled at it.
5. Have you ever bought anything online?
Yes, I have. I actually frequently buy books online, and a few months ago I purchased
a mobile phone online. It took me a wane to visit different websites in order to compare
prices, and to make sure I wasn’t making a mista
ke. but it worked out very well, I received
the cell phone within 48 hours, and it works just fine. I saved a lot of money instead of
buying it at the mall.
6. How much have computers changed your life? (if you didn’t have one as a child)
Well, quite a lot actually. As a child I didn’t have a computer, and I only learned how to
use it in high school. But nowadays, I depend on computers a lot at work and also at home
for entertainment. I read the news online on a daily basis. I socialize through the Internet,
and I manage my pictures and my schedule on my computer too
．
I might actually depend on it too
much.

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