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In many poor countries, children receive a low standard of education. Classrooms have few supplies, teaching materials, and books. One non-profit organization is trying to change that. The organization, founded in 2005, is called the One Laptop (笔记本电脑) per Child (OLPC). Its goal is to provide the world's children with cheap, but powerful notebook computers.
The computer is special because it is a children's notebook. Its keyboard is small, and the machine is strong enough against being dropped. The notebook also has a webcam (a video camera) for taking pictures and recording videos. There's also built-in Wi-Fi to make it easy to connect to the Internet.
In the classroom, the notebook has many functions. It can be used to take notes and do homework. Plus, students can draw pictures and create reports. It is also an e-book reader, and comes with many books pre-installed (预装). In fact, one of its goals is to replace books in schools with limited resources.
The notebook went into production in November 2007. Teachers in places like Peru and Nigeria are already reporting a difference. They say children are more excited about learning. Young scholars are also making new friends in other countries over the Internet. Children are even using the notebooks to teach their parents at home.
Many experts see technology as a way for the world's poor to improve their lives. The OLPC's aim is to bring the “light of learning” into children's lives. Indeed, with tools like the notebooks in their hands, children are given a sense of hope for a brighter future.
1.What does the OLPC provide for the poor students?
A.Money. B.Books.
C.Teachers. D.Computers.
2.According to Paragraph 2, which of the following is an advantage of the notebook?
A.It is strong. B.It is easy to buy.
C.It is light. D.Its keyboard is big.
3.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
A.How the computers are installed.
B.Why the e-book reader is so popular.
C.How the notebooks are used in class.
D.What resources are needed at school.
