The Future Belongs to Computers!
Once upon a time, computers were huge machines used only by scientists. But today, they re everywhere! We use computers in hospitals for diagnosing diseases, in schools for learning, and even at home for playing games and watching movies. Computers have made tasks easier in every field. They help doctors analyze patient data, assist teachers in creating engaging lessons, and they even recommend the next movie you might want to watch on your favorite streaming service! In the future, the role of computers is only going to increase. We ll have smart cars driven by computers, computer systems that can predict weather patterns with great accuracy, and many other innovations. Learning about computers and how they work is important because they re going to shape the future of our world.
Question 1
Where were computers used in the past?
Hospitals
Schools
Home
Scientists Labs
Explanation. In the past, computers were huge machines used only by scientists.
Cars
Question 2
Where do we use computers today?
Only in scientific labs
Only in schools
In every field
Explanation. Today, computers are used in every field including hospitals, schools, and at home.
Only in hospitals
Only at home
Question 3
What is one of the future uses of computers?
To make coffee
To drive cars
Explanation. In the future, one of the uses for computers will be to drive smart cars.
To sleep
To eat
To walk
Question 4
Why is learning about computers important?
Because they are fun
Because they are big
Because they are going to shape the future of our world
Explanation. Learning about computers is important because they re going to shape the future of our world.
Because they are expensive
Because they are blue
Question 5
What can computers do in hospitals?
Perform surgeries
Diagnose diseases
Explanation. Computers in hospitals are used to diagnose diseases by analyzing patient data.
Cook for patients
Clean the hospital
Drive ambulances
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