【全国英语等级考试四级】Unit 1 计算机与信息（2）

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Unit 1 Unit 1 Computer and Information (I)  计算机与信息
Dialogues
Hints:
Rebecca
Tom
Internet
1' 19秒处有破折号Rebecca and Tom again are talking about the role of the Internet in education.
"Lifelong learning" has become a very fashionable term these days. Can you explain exactly what it means?
Well, it's a philosophy, or you may say an attitude towards learning. Traditionally we have thought of learning as something we did when we were young. We went to school, maybe college or university, then the majority went to work, and "learning" stopped. Well, nowadays, as you know, learning does not stop there.
You mean, we should be learning all the time we are working?
Exactly we should be learning all the time we are living. You see, if you don't give up your dream, I mean, composing music, you are learning.
I see. But you know I can't afford to go to school.
This is where the Internet plays an important role. We can learn about everything from the Internet. It is an information service. It keeps us informed about whatever we want to know.
Can I get information about music, for example, any composers I want to know?
Of course. The Internet provides a medium of education that can be tailored to your needs. Let's compare that with the traditional way of gaining education - going to an educational institute and enrolling in classes. We join a class, have a teacher, probably some textbooks, and attend lessons.
It's so inconvenient for us adults.
That's right. But with the Internet, we can learn whenever we want, we can stay in the comforts of our homes, we can search for any information we need.
I feel so happy. Now, I can realize my dream without stepping out of my house.