1、Unit 3ComputersResearchers found that just 6 per cent of us believe that“most people rely_more_ontheir dog than they do on their PC”，while 67 per cent think the opposite to be true.Even 38 per cent of dog owners confessedto relying more on their PC than on their dog,although 36 per cent disagreed.An
2、d 71 per cent of 18 to 24yearold dog owners said they relied more on their computer.Paul Allen,editor of Computeractive Magazine,which conducted the poll with the Royal Society For the Protection Of Cruelty to Animals,said，“These days you can even take your PC for a walk,provided you have a laptop o
3、r tablet.”“Its only a matter of time until the first PC that fetches your slippers.”Researchers questioned 2,000 British adults to find out about the change modern technology has brought to their home life.They found that male dog owners are almost twice as likely as female owners to rely on their c
4、omputer than a caninecompanion.Mr.Allen said,“With broadband bringing them global news and newspaper sales falling,the family dog even misses out on the pleasure of taking the paper to his owner.”But its not all bad news for obedientdogs.“The family PC has given dog owners access to a wealth of reso
5、urces and information that can help with the longterm care that a dog needs，”Mr.Allen said.Notes：overtake vteIk vt.压倒rely on 依靠；依赖confess knfes vt.&vi承认canine keInaIn adj.狗的obedient bidjnt adj.驯良的Read the passage carefully and judge the following sentences true(T)or false(F)1.The dog will replace the computer to be our best friend in the future.()2People rely more on dogs than ever.()3Mothers are used on to relying on more dogs than fathers.()4Modern technology is sure to change peoples life.()FFTT
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