159. What is the change that should be remembered about the twentieth

century?

The twentieth century saw great change. In your opinion, what is one change that should be

remembered about the twentieth century? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.

『分析』

这道题，与[178]比较相像。如果能找到一个20世纪与21世纪共同的变化，那么就可以写一篇文章应对两道

题目。比如：中国的巨大变革(经济上、政治上、文化上的变化)。

『范文』

In the last century, the speed at which technology is developing has increased at a phenomenal rate. If someone

living one hundred years ago could see the world today, they would think they were peering onto the set of a science

fiction movie. Of all of the inventions created in this time period, I believe that the computer and the Internet

should be remembered above all others.

The first reason why I believe that the computer and the Internet are so important to history is because they

allow, for the first time ever, all of the people in the world to share their information. If I can speak Italian, I can

access all of the websites from Italy. If I have a working knowledge of Japanese, the wealth of Japan's information

is at my fingertips. The Internet connects people and ideas, therefore allowing everyone to increase his/her

knowledge.

The computer also allows us to make complex calculations with the greatest of ease. A century ago, it would

have taken an expert ten months to work out some of the more intricate problems that math and science provide us

with. However, with computers, these problems are solved within seconds. Computers also speed up other aspects

of our lives. Most young people living in developed nations can type faster than they can handwrite. This, of course,

speeds up the education process as well as the business world.

Finally, the computer and the Internet are very important to the twentieth century because of its effect on the

entertainment industry. Computers have allowed for complex video games to be created, which are the current

craze in most cultures. Teenagers everywhere spend countless hours playing these games, and gain great enjoyment

from them. For those not interested in video games, the computer has also allowed for great advances in the movie

industry. Special effects are now commonplace in every modern movie we watch. They make movies more realistic

and exciting.

In brief, I believe that when future generations look back on the twentieth century's inventions, they will be

most impressed with the computer and the Internet, as it has changed the way we view the world and interact with

each other.