— Could I use your computer?
—Sorry, I'm going to_____ it now.

—Manuel, could I use your computer?
—Sorry, I'm going to _____ it now.

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     It's 7:45 in the morning, and 26-year-old Steve Clarkson is going to work. He puts on his jacket,
and picks up his mobile phone and laptop. As he leaves the house, he turns on his MP3 player and puts
on his headphone. He is ready to go.
     Today, for millions of people, gadgets like Clarkson's are a normal part of life.  "I'm a reporter for a
magazine, and I'm usually not in the office. My mobile phone and laptop help me to do my work both
on the road and at home," says Clarkson. Today many people can check e-mails, send messages, or
surf  the Web, using their mobile phones.
     Tina Fang is studying photography in New York City.  "Some of these gadgets are expensive, but
they can save your money in the long run. I have a digital camera. l can use it to take eighty pictures and
shoot video ( record an image onto video) at the same time. I listen to music on my MP3 player, and I
can download and read books on it, too. I use the camera and MP3 for both learning and fun. "
     It's now 9: 45. Steve Clarkson gets e-mails from his 17-year-old sister. She has a gadget that lets
her send e-mails, play games, and take notes. She is in class right now. "I e-mailed her back. I told her
to stop playing, and pay attention, "laughs Clarkson.  "These gadgets are fun, but sometimes they can 
distract (分散注意力) people, too."
l. What is Steve Clarkson?
A. A student.
B. A reporter.
C. A businessman.
D. A computer programmer.
2. Which of the following things is not a gadget?
A. A picture.          
B. A laptop.
C. An MP3 player.    
D. A mobile phone.
3. When his sister had lessons, Steve told her _________.
A. to pay no attention
B. to e-mail him back right away
C. to stop playing games
D. to listen to music on the MP3 player