问答题 Your school has enough money to purchase either computers for students or books for the library. Which should your school choose to buy—computers or books? The following are the supporters" opinions about buying computers and books respectively. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your opinion in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on this issue,
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Computers Books
New technology is changing increasingly faster. It"s necessary for students to use the best technology available, so schools should upgrade their computers if possible.

Books are easily out of date. However, computers can offer access to up-to-date information and materials through the Internet.

Finally, the computers are on demand. In today"s society, it is necessary to grasp basic computer skills for you to attain a position in a company. If students do not have such skills, they will be left behind while others succeed in their place. 		Books are better than computers because books are convenient to carry. You can"t surf the Internet if you can"t get connected or without electricity.

Computers could give you headaches because of the constant light going straight to your eyes. When you read a book, it"s totally enjoyment.

Information from the Internet could be wrong. In many cases the wrong information leads you to the wrong end. However, the content in books is revised and reviewed. So it is more reliable.
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Assuming a school has extra funds to make purchase on either computers or books, what should the school supervisors do? Some people think they should buy computers, since computers can provide up-to-date information and cultivate students" computer skills. Others hold books are more beneficial, for their content is guaranteed and they are convenient to carry. Given the choice, I believe that the money is better spent on computers.
Computer technologies are developing at a tremendous pace. In order to make sure that students can benefit from the latest technological advances, schools should regularly upgrade their computers.
In addition, with access to the Internet and academic databases, the functions of books can be largely replaced by computers. Information is fast migrating to the digital platform from paper. Almost all major references and academic journals and periodicals now have searchable digital versions stored on the Internet, making learning more student-centered. These digital resources also have the added advantages of being more environmentally friendly, more searchable, and more cost-and-space-efficient than their paper-based counterparts.
Finally, a computer-based learning environment can better prepare the students to adapt to the modern working environment. Since information spreading and commercial transactions are more conducted through the digital medium, schools had better equip their students with necessary skills to avoid losing an important competitive edge in their future career.
In conclusion, if the funds are limited, to better prepare the students for their future, it is strongly advisable to upgrade the computers before upgrading the library.