Unit 8! Cooompuetrs

Computers are a very important part of our lives. They tell us abut delays to transport. They drive trains, analyse evidence and control buildings. Did you know that 60 % of homes in Britain have got a PC ( a personal computer) ? For many young people, playing computer games is their favourite way of spending spare time. computers are a very important part of most areas of lifer in Britain _ libraries, the police and in school. But they are becoming more important in ourt homes as well. they'll even control the way we live - in'smart homes' or compter-controlled houses.

The smart home is now a real possibility. It will become very common. A central computer will adjust the temperature, act as a burglar alarm and swich on lights ready for you to come back home. and of course you will be able to give new instructions to the computer from your mobile phone. So if your plans change, your home will react to match. Many homes have got lots of televisions and several computers. The smart home will provide TV and Internet slckets in every room so you'll be able to do what you want wherever you want. If the temperature outside changes, the smart home will adjust temperature levels inside. The computer will also close the blinds whent in gets dark or to stop too much sun from entering a room. And if you want to eat when you get home, the computer will turn the oven on for you!
Are computers taking over our lives? In a survey, 44 per cents of young people between 11 and 16 said their PC was a trusted friends. Twenty per cent said they were happier at their computer than spending time with family of friends. Another survey found that people in Britain spend so much time on the phone, texting and reading e-mails that they no longer have time for conversation. What do you think about that¿