restaurant or under the trees-anywhere at all!

Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptop use in higher education, such as colleges and universities, is workable. As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers.

In addition, the portable computers can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources. State higher-education officials are studying how laptops can help students. State officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities, too.

At Westlake College, more than 60 percent of the staff use computers. The laptops will allow all teachers to use computers in their lessons. As one Westlake teacher said, " Here we are in the middle of Virginia and we're giving students a window on the world. They can see everything and do everything."

8. The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to _______.

A. work at home B. access the Internet C. use for their schoolwork D. connect them to libraries

9. Why is the word "speak" in the second paragraph in quotation marks(引号)?

A. None of the above reasons is correct. B. They use the computer language.

C. Laptops have speakers. D. They don't really talk.

10. Which of the following is true about Westlake College?

A. All teachers use computers. B. It is an old college in America.

C. 1500 students have laptops. D. Students there can do everything.

11. A window on the world in the last paragraph means that students can _______.

A. get information from around the world

B. travel around the world

C. attend lectures on information technology

D. have free laptops

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