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The Importance of Computers in Colleges
The use of computers in college education is a major issue for students in today’s generation.
Students entering a college or university now have the option of taking many of their courses
online. There is a great deal of controversy over this issue because many people believe it will
compromise the quality of education. The fact that students can receive an education from
their own home is definitely a convenience, but the students usually fail to consider the
consequences. Although they will be keeping up with the rest of the world while taking
advantage of technological advances they will risk being left behind by their peers because
they will actually be compromising their education.
Taking classes online is an option that a growing number of students are taking advantage of.
These classes are making a college education available for students who are not able to attend
a traditional university or college. They have the option of taking classes online without a
major disturbance to their everyday lives. Many parents who want to continue their education
find this very helpful, but there are many other students who also take advantage of the
education they can receive from their home computer. It seems like a logical decision to take
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the same classes offered at major colleges and universities without the hassle of driving to the
campus, changing classes, and trying to arrange a schedule without too much time to kill
between classes. What they may fail to consider is that being a full time student in online
courses still requires just as much, if not more, time than traditional students spend in class
each week. What seemed like a reasonable decision with many options can end up being a
disappointment and a hindrance to students.
We live in a world where technology is rapidly increasing, and new discoveries are being
made every day. Computers have become a common piece of equipment in homes all over the
United States. The ability to operate a computer is necessary for entering into the job field.
After skimming the help wanted adds in a local newspaper, it is easy to see why a computer
illiterate person may get discouraged. The majority of careers in today’s society revolve
around technology. As this computer age takes over, companies are faced with a difficult
decision; they can either get rid or old employees who don’t have the ability to keep up with
the rapid changes in technology, or they can spend a great deal of money to train current
employees and keep them up to date. Countless adults have been left behind by this new age.
Adapted from ECHEAT Tuesday, March 30, 2009
I/ COMPREHENSION: mark: 6 pts
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Why is the use of computer in college education an important issue today?
What does the author mean by ‘traditional university’? (line 11)
State briefly the advantage of online education over traditional education?
Explain this passage: ‘Countless adults have been left behind by this new age.’
II/ Essay: mark: 6 pts
Is online education a threat to the quality of education?
III/ Translate into French: mark: 4 pts
from ‘taking classes’ to ‘from their home computer’ 4 pts
IV/ Translate into English: mark: 4 pts
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Le téléphone et le télécopieur permettent de transmettre la voix ou des données statiques (par
exemple, des feuilles de papier sur lesquelles sont imprimés des caractères). Grâce au courrier
électronique, une entreprise peut faire parvenir des documents, des rapports ou tout autre type
de données électroniques qui peuvent être utilisés sans délai par l'ordinateur qui reçoit la
transmission. Puisque la majorité des types de données est dorénavant créée dès le départ au
moyen d'un ordinateur, on peut non seulement gagner beaucoup de temps mais aussi réduire
considérablement les coûts liés aux envois acheminés par la poste ou par messagerie.
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