💻 Class 1 Computer – Chapter 3: Uses of a Computer
🔹 1. Introduction
A computer is a smart electronic machine that helps us in many ways.
We use it to work, learn, play, draw, listen to music, and watch movies.
👉 Computers are used everywhere — at home, school, office, banks, hospitals, and shops.
🔹 2. Uses of a Computer at Different Places
🏠 At Home
A computer is used for:
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Watching cartoons and movies 🎬
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Listening to music 🎵
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Playing games 🎮
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Studying online 📚
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Making drawings 🎨
💡 Example: You can watch your favorite cartoon or draw a picture on the computer.
🏫 At School
A computer is used for:
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Teaching lessons 📖
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Drawing pictures 🖌️
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Making report cards 📄
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Storing student records 💾
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Playing educational games 🎓
💡 Example: Teachers use computers to show lessons on the smart board.
🏢 At Office
A computer is used for:
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Typing letters and documents 📝
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Sending emails 📧
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Keeping employee records 📊
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Making reports 📑
💡 Example: People in offices use computers to do their daily work.
🏦 At Bank
A computer is used for:
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Keeping money records 💰
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Checking account balance 🏦
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Withdrawing and depositing money through ATM 🏧
💡 Example: Computers help bank workers keep track of everyone’s money safely.
🏥 At Hospital
A computer is used for:
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Storing patient information 🧑⚕️
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Checking health reports 🩺
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Showing X-rays and scans 🖼️
💡 Example: Doctors use computers to check reports and diagnose patients.
🏪 At Shops
A computer is used for:
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Making bills 💵
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Checking prices 🧾
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Keeping record of items 📦
💡 Example: Shopkeepers use computers to print bills for customers.
🔹 3. Other Places Where Computers Are Used
| Place | Use |
|---|---|
| ✈️ Airport | To book tickets and check flights |
| 🚉 Railway Station | To issue train tickets |
| 🚔 Police Station | To keep criminal records |
| 🏛️ Government Offices | To store important data |
🔹 4. Things We Can Do on a Computer
✅ Type letters and numbers
✅ Draw and color pictures
✅ Play games
✅ Watch videos and movies
✅ Listen to songs
✅ Learn new things
✅ Send messages
✅ Store information
🔹 5. Computer Helps Us
| Work | How Computer Helps |
|---|---|
| Study | By showing lessons |
| Draw | Using Paint program |
| Play | By playing games |
| Calculate | Using calculator |
| Listen | To music and sounds |
| Write | Using keyboard |
| Watch | Movies and cartoons |
🔹 6. Computer – Our Smart Helper
💡 A computer helps us in almost every place.
💡 It makes our work easy, fast, and correct.
💡 That’s why we call it a Smart Machine!
🧠 Quick Revision Table
| Place | What We Do with Computer |
|---|---|
| Home | Watch movies, play games |
| School | Study and draw |
| Office | Type and send emails |
| Bank | Keep money records |
| Hospital | Check reports |
| Shop | Make bills |
🧩 Exercise / MCQs
1️⃣ A computer helps us to ______.
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(a) play games
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(b) sleep
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(c) eat food
✅ Answer: (a) play games
2️⃣ We use a computer in the ______ to make report cards.
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(a) school
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(b) hospital
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(c) bank
✅ Answer: (a) school
3️⃣ Which place uses computers to keep money records?
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(a) Bank
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(b) Office
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(c) Home
✅ Answer: (a) Bank
4️⃣ Computers are used to make bills in ______.
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(a) Shop
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(b) School
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(c) Hospital
✅ Answer: (a) Shop
5️⃣ Doctors use computers to ______.
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(a) cook food
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(b) check reports
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(c) play games
✅ Answer: (b) check reports
✨ Summary
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Computers are used at many places for different works.
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They help us learn, play, study, and work fast.
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We use them in schools, banks, hospitals, offices, homes, and shops.
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A computer is a smart helper that makes our life easier and more fun! 💻🎨🎵