【答案解析】[参考范文1]——同意
Nowadays, computers are being used by an increasing number of people for more diverse purposes. However, I believe that if young children use computers every day, it has more negative effects than positive ones. In this essay, I shall outline my reasons for believing this.
Young children are extremely impressionable. Computers give people the opportunity to do a great number of things. This can have the effect of encouraging young children to overuse computers. On very basic levels, it could make them very good at using computers for basic calculations, but leave them with the idea that they do not need to be able to make such calculations in their heads. Computers could develop useful typing skills, but this might come at the expense of clear handwriting.
Another disadvantage of allowing children to use computers every day is that they might not get out as often. As a result, they might not get enough exercise or might not make as many friends (or spend as much time with friends) as they should. This is already being seen in some societies where children are becoming less physically active and less sociable.
Young children should certainly get used to using computers. I am not against that. However, parents should realise that computer skills are not the only ones that are necessary in modem society and should not allow their children to overindulge in computer-related activities. I believe that it is best if young children are not allowed to use computers every day—or for a long time.
[参考范文2]——不同意
Computers have become an important aspect of life in the modern world. Clearly, children need to learn how to use them in order to enhance their prospects in later life. However, some people believe that using computers every day can have more negative effects on a young child than positive ones. I disagree and will outline my reasons below.
Using computers has many beneficial effects on young children. Firstly, it familiarises them with these machines, so that, when they meet them later at school or at work, they learn more and faster. A second point is that using computers to search for information on the Internet allows children to search for information. Children are naturally inquisitive and, through the Internet, their curiosity can be partially satisfied. Thirdly, although many parents are concerned about their children using computers to play games, it has been shown that certain games help children to develop useful skills. Some games help to develop hand-eye co-ordination. Others develop linguistic or logic skills.
Some people point out that young children show a tendency to overuse computers. This is true, but it is not so much a problem of computers as an indication that the parents are not able to exercise control over their children"s activities. I see nothing wrong with a young child using a computer every day for an hour or two. Clearly, children of any age should not be allowed to use computers for hours on end. They need to do other things too, such as physical exercise and playing with friends.
In conclusion, I believe that it is beneficial for young children to use computers for a little while each day, for there are benefits in the short and long term.