PART B: CLOZE (10) *
Computers are helpful in many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information (36) even more quickly than persons. Second, computers can work with (37) a lot of information at the same time. Third, they can (38) keep information for a long time. They do not forget things the common people do. Also, computers are almost always correct. They are not (39) perfect, of course, but they usually do not (40) make mistakes. These days, (41) it is important to know about computers. There are a number of things to learn. Some companies have classes (42) at work. Also, most universities offer day and night courses in computer science. (43) Another way to learn is from a book, or from a friend. After (44) a few hours of practice, you can work with computers. You (45) may not be an expert, but you can have fun.
36. They can work with information ___ more quickly than persons. A) even B) quite C) very D) so
37. Computers can work with ___ information at the same time. A) many B) a lot of C) a number of D) much of
38. They can ___ information for a long time. A) stay B) remain C) hold D) keep
39. They are not ___, of course... A) perfect B) excellent C) intelligent D) complete
40. ...but they usually do not ___ mistakes. A) do B) take C) make D) have
41. These days, ___ is important to know about computers. A) this B) that C) they D) it
42. Some companies have classes ___ work. A) at B) in C) for D) with
43. ___ way to learn is from a book, or from a friend. A) Another B) Other C) Others D) The other
44. After ___ hours of practice, you can work with computers. A) little B) a little C) few D) a few
45. You ___ not be an expert, but you can have fun. A) can B) may C) must D) should
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