7b and 10 forms, school 9, New Tselina, Russia

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Is computer my friend?

• 7b and 10 forms, school 9, New Tselina, Russia
• Teacher Larisa Khrykina
• 6th grade Lynnwood Elementary, WA , the USA
• Teacher Christine Kostoe
• 2010-2011 school year
• TEACHER- IRINA VOLYNETS and her students

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Computers pros and cos
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Computers are used in every sphere of our life
In business
IN EDUCATION
IN MEDICINE
IN FLYING PLANES
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• We live at the time when information is the key
  and engine of progress. 60 years ago people
  didn't even heard of computers, and today we
  can't imagine our life without them. Computer
  industry is one of the worlds main industries.
  It is always developing and never stands still.
  Computers play a very important role in our life.
  They are used by people of all ages from teens
  to professional businessmen. We can't imagine our
  modern school without using a computer.

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• We can make projects, slide-shows and even films
  at our lessons with the help of computes. Pupils
  can use computes to prepare reports, to find
  information they need, to write compositions, to
  find new friends with the help of the Internet.
  The computer is also used as an electronic
  vocabulary. It is made for people who have no
  time to look up for translations or explanation
  of words in the dictionary.
• I think computers were invented as machines for
  business people not to waste their time. They
  save a lot of time. They seldom make mistakes.
  It's much faster and easier to use the Internet
  than to go to the library.

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• E-mail is a great invention, too.
• It's faster that sending a letter and cheaper
  that sending a telegram.
• Secondly, it is indispensable for people who
  communicate frequently with their relatives and
  friends from others counties. And also the
  Internet helps to make friends all over the
  world. You can virtually visit different
  countries, cities, museums. You can play games
  and take part in conferences together with people
  from different countries. The Internet can
  completely replace such communication facilities
  as telephony and mail.

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• But the Internet carries not only "pluses. There
  are some negative sides of the Web. First of all,
  it is connected with the health it affects
  eyesight, if we use for a long time, different
  measles of the back or joints may appear.
• Some people may become nervous, lose their
  contacts with people surrounding them. They lose
  their conception of real life. Hackers arouse
  lots of troubles the Internet hooligans are
  interfering in lots of programs, breaking
  computers, dilating viruses, breaking open even
  federal governmental sites.

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• The Internet and virtual reality will never be
  able to replace real relationships between
  people.
• Many friends tell that computer is their best
  friend. We can't understand how a nothing-feeling
  machine can be somebody's friend. In conclusion,
  we'd like to say that computes and the Internet
  are splendid medium if getting information and
  communication but nobody and nothing is able to
  replace our devoted friends, family and other
  vital values.

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The personal computer is everywhere and today it
is hard to imagine our lives without it. The
students here at Lynnwood Elementary, WA do not
know a world without computers in it. But is the
computer really my friend? Here are some
thoughts by our 6th graders
Why is computer my friend? Why Not?
Easier to type and make corrections You can read, learn to type and study. It helps do things faster. The computer can do more and more. Allows you to connect to other people online Using computer for games is fun You need electricity, a computer and a computer connection to do things online (that could get expensive) It can freeze, be infected with computer viruses that can damage the computer. Sometimes it can even lose data.
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The Internet can help us do Research faster with powerful search engines like Google Computers can help to do some tasks easier Computers can be used to write and talk to people online which is nice when people are far away Computers can do many things see pictures, watch videos, visit different cities and even countries without having to travel Computers can be used for entertainment Computers can be used for shopping and comparing things online You can pay with a credit card Online is not the same as in person Games can become an addiction We can become too dependent upon it Not all internet sites are reliable. Some internet sites are confusing, some are really bad. Computers take away family time It can never replace the personal contact face to face Using computer too much is can hurt your eyes and your brain (gives you headaches). Online visits can be interesting, but it is not the same as being there for real It take away time from doing other things like sports and being active and get some fresh air.
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Social Networking like Facebook is a fun way to communicate and share information. It makes it easy to communicate with friends especially when they live in a different state or a different country. Computer can keep you busy when you are bored The computer can be very useful if you use it wisely. It can improve your reading skills, search for books and reviews, search the news, type papers and use programs that help you do things faster, but only if you know how to use it well. In the end, we have to remember that the computer is only a machine. The more you buy things online, the more offers and advertising you receive. You have to be careful because some hackers may get your credit card information The information you provide is not always secure and could be used against you when you want to apply for a job. The computer can be a danger if you let the computer take over your life. Computer will never be human and will not replace family or friend that you can really talk to, play with, eat with and have real conversations with. It will remain a machine that is not alive
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Hi, My names Kate. I think computers are
necessary for us. We can surf the Internet and
find a lot of interesting information which is
necessary for us. We can also play computer games
in our free time. But I dont have much free time
to spend on computer games though I enjoy playing
them. Maybe, its nice as the computer wont
damage my eyesight.

Kate Dyatlova 10 years old
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Working on a computer is a part of many jobs as
computers help people in different ways to fulfil
their work. The computer is a source of
information on the one hand, and on the other
hand, its a source of amusement. Besides, you
can communicate with other people in different
countries due to the computer. But working on a
computer has its disadvantages too. Its dangerous
rays can ruin your health. You become less active
as you spend the whole day glued to the computer.
And sometimes it happens to substitute your
logical way of thinking.
Denis Vorotynets 10 years old
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Its difficult to imagine our life without
computers. For me the computer is the main helper
that is the best tool that help me a lot in my
studies. It gives me an opportunity to find
answers to many questions which I am interested
in. My favourite games take me to a wonderful
world of adventures and fantasy. The computer
also lets me forget about everyday issues, relax
and have a rest. I like the computer but I am not
crazy about it. I know that the computer is
dangerous for our health and dont spend much
time playing or working on the computer.
Dasha Belevich 10 years old
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PROS
a helper in studies
A source of entertainment
Communication with friends who are faraway
A unique opportunity of travelling and visiting
faraway places
a source of information
an assistant of preserving environment
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COS
tiredness
Computer addiction

Ruin your health
Damage your eyesight
FEARS
headache
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• So, a computer can become a friend or an enemy.
  It depends on us.