口語進(jìn)階-敘事口語材料：計(jì)算機(jī)的普及史
口語進(jìn)階一般為更資深的英語學(xué)習(xí)者準(zhǔn)備，包括對詞匯的了解，對語態(tài)的理解等。下面請結(jié)合mp3以及下方的原文和翻譯，開始今天的口語進(jìn)階練習(xí)吧！
原文及翻譯
During the 1980s and 1990s, personal computers became very widespread. The use of the computer has changed people's lifestyles in several ways. Before 1980, hardly anyone owned a computer; only governments and large companies had computers. But throughout the 1980s and 1990s, computers became much cheaper, faster, and smaller, and they held much more memory. More and more people were able to afford to buy a computer.
在 20 世紀(jì) 80 年代和 20 世紀(jì) 90 年代，個人電腦的使用在很多方面改變了人們的生活方式。在 1980 年代之前，幾乎沒有人擁有計(jì)算機(jī)；但在整個 80 年代和 90 年代，計(jì)算機(jī)已經(jīng)出現(xiàn)。變得更便宜、更小，并且擁有更多的內(nèi)存，越來越多的人有能力購買計(jì)算機(jī)。
By the year 2000, computers had become very common. For many people, the personal computer is used mainly for performing calculations and for word processing. For example, people can calculate their finances on the computer. They can also use the computer to type their written documents, such as essays or letters. Many people enjoy playing games on their computers. Some people like to play chess or checkers on their computer, while other people prefer games that require fast reflexes and fine coordination.
到了 2000 年，計(jì)算機(jī)對于許多人來說已經(jīng)變得非常普遍，個人計(jì)算機(jī)主要用于執(zhí)行計(jì)算和文字處理，例如，人們可以在計(jì)算機(jī)上計(jì)算財務(wù)狀況，也可以使用計(jì)算機(jī)打字。許多人喜歡在計(jì)算機(jī)上玩國際象棋或跳棋，而其他人則喜歡需要快速反應(yīng)和良好協(xié)調(diào)的游戲。
Computer games were very simple during the early days of the 1980s. Today's computer games show detailed images and sounds. Another very popular use of computers involves communication. Many people keep in touch with their friends and relatives by using electronic mail, or email. Email allows people to send letters instantly to people far away. It is even possible to attach pictures to one's email messages. Many people also like to use their computer to gain information on the internet.
20 世紀(jì) 80 年代初期，電腦游戲非常簡單，它顯示了詳細(xì)的圖像和聲音。許多人通過電子郵件與朋友和親戚保持聯(lián)系。允許人們立即向遠(yuǎn)方的人發(fā)送信件，甚至可以將圖片附加到電子郵件中。許多人還喜歡使用計(jì)算機(jī)在互聯(lián)網(wǎng)上獲取信息。
The internet is a vast network of electronic pages where people can find information on many different topics. For example, people can read newspapers and magazines on the internet. Personal computers have only existed for a short time, but for many people, those computers have quickly become a very useful part of everyday life.
互聯(lián)網(wǎng)是一個龐大的電子頁面網(wǎng)絡(luò)，人們可以在其中找到許多不同主題的信息，例如，人們可以在互聯(lián)網(wǎng)上閱讀報紙和雜志。個人計(jì)算機(jī)只存在了很短的時間，但對于許多人來說，這些計(jì)算機(jī)已經(jīng)存在了。很快成為日常生活中非常有用的一部分。
以上就是本期的口語進(jìn)階練習(xí)，希望對您的口語水平有所幫助。您也可以訪問網(wǎng)站主頁，獲取最新的英語學(xué)習(xí)資料，全方位提升英語能力。
