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1
When was the first personal computer (PC) produced?
In 1974 CE
In 1962 CE
In 1971 CE
In 1983 CE
2
According to the passage, what are scientists currently developing?
New types of laptops
Watches and glasses with computer capabilities
Advanced computer games
Faster smartphones
3
How many years after the first computer game was the computer mouse developed?
2 year later
3 year later
4 year later
1 year later
4
Who developed the World Wide Web?
A British scientist
A French inventor
A German engineer
An American scientist
5
When did the first smartphones appear?
In 1995 CE
In 1990 CE
In 2007 CE
In 1983 CE
6
According to the passage, how do most people use their mobile phones today?
Weekly
Monthly
Occasionally
Every day
7
The passage suggests that in the future, computer programs will likely control __________.
Transportation and home management
Entertainment only
Only communication
Nothing important
8
What is the meaning of the phrase "further changes" in the last paragraph?
Reversed changes
No changes
Additional changes
Minor changes
9
What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
The development of modern computers
The discovery of an ancient metal machine
The history and evolution of computer technology
The use of technology in everyday life
10
How old is the metal machine mentioned in the passage?
1,500 years old
About 1,000 years old
500 years old
More than 2,000 years old
11
Where was the ancient metal machine found?
On an island in Greece
In a museum in Greece
On the seabed in Greece
In the mountains of Greece
12
How long did it take the first computer program to complete one calculation?
25 minutes
30 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
13
According to the passage, what was the significance of the metal machine?
It is a piece of ancient art
It is believed to be the first ever computer
It was the first tool used for navigation
It was used for astronomy calculations
14
Where was the first computer program developed?
In England
In the United States
In France
In Germany
15
What does the phrase "such model" in the passage refer to?
The ancient metal machine
The computer program
The first generation of modern computers
The first computer chip
16
The word "rely" in the last paragraph most closely means __________.
Depend on
Ignore
Avoid
Oppose
17
What does the phrase "everyday life" refer to in the passage?
Daily routines and activities
Special occasions
Rare events
Life events
18
Which of the following is a significant invention mentioned in the passage?
The laptop in 1971 CE
The World Wide Web in 1990 CE
The first computer chip in 1962 CE
The smartphone in 1983 CE
19
What was significant about the year 1983 CE?
The production of the first PC
The invention of the first floppy disk
The development of the World Wide Web
The invention of the first laptop
20
What can be inferred about the future of computer technology according to the passage?
It will be replaced by new technologies
It will see further advancements and changes
It will remain unchanged
It will become less important
21
How large was the room needed to accommodate the early computer model?
167 square meters
200 square meters
150 square meters
100 square meters
22
When were the first generation of modern computers developed?
In the 1940s
In the 1950s
In the 1930s
In the 1960s
23
What does the word "capable" in the passage mean?
Able
Likely
Sure
Unable
24
The invention of the computer chip was a key development because it __________.
introduced the concept of artificial intelligence
allowed for smaller and more efficient computers
led to the development of the first computer game
made computers more expensive
25
What was the significance of the invention of the floppy disk in 1971 CE?
It introduced the first portable storage
It allowed people to play computer games
It was the first personal computer accessory
It enabled information sharing between computers
26
What was invented in 1962 CE?
The computer mouse
The first computer game
The floppy disk
The computer chip
27
The passage mainly discusses the __________ of computer technology.
business
history and future
disadvantages
decline
28
What does the passage imply about the relationship between technology and daily life?
Technology has gradually become more integrated into daily life.
Technology has no impact on daily life.
Technology is only used for entertainment.
Technology will eventually disappear from daily life.
29
When was the computer chip developed?
In 1962 CE
In 1971 CE
In 1945 CE
In 1958 CE
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What does the passage suggest about the role of computer technology in the future?
It will only affect communication
It will impact all aspects of everyday life
It will only be used in education
It will become obsolete
