口语进阶-叙事口语材料：计算机的普及史

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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 世纪 80 年代和 20 世纪 90 年代，个人电脑的使用在很多方面改变了人们的生活方式。在 1980 年代之前，几乎没有人拥有计算机；但在整个 80 年代和 90 年代，计算机已经出现。变得更便宜、更小，并且拥有更多的内存，越来越多的人有能力购买计算机。

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，计算机对于许多人来说已经变得非常普遍，个人计算机主要用于执行计算和文字处理，例如，人们可以在计算机上计算财务状况，也可以使用计算机打字。许多人喜欢在计算机上玩国际象棋或跳棋，而其他人则喜欢需要快速反应和良好协调的游戏。

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 世纪 80 年代初期，电脑游戏非常简单，它显示了详细的图像和声音。许多人通过电子邮件与朋友和亲戚保持联系。允许人们立即向远方的人发送信件，甚至可以将图片附加到电子邮件中。许多人还喜欢使用计算机在互联网上获取信息。

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.

互联网是一个庞大的电子页面网络，人们可以在其中找到许多不同主题的信息，例如，人们可以在互联网上阅读报纸和杂志。个人计算机只存在了很短的时间，但对于许多人来说，这些计算机已经存在了。很快成为日常生活中非常有用的一部分。

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