Prepare for a Trip -2 A notebook computer equals a super-library to me, through which I can real-time access to almost any information I need. Like many brick and mortar stores, traditional libraries are facing big challenges from the Internet, which could actually put some libraries in danger of being out of business. At CNN or BBC websites, I learn about the latest news around the world; From the Google search engine, I can find any pictures, terms, names and videos that I need; I even have online English teachers helping me improving spoken English. If I didn’t take my notebook computer with me for the trip, it would be like I am studying in a university that doesn’t have a library at all on campus. My notebook computer is the channel through which I keep contact with friends and family. Few people are now using international telephone call, which is just too expensive. Communication software, such as Skype, and social media software, such as Facebook, have totally change the way people contact each other. Of course, I am not talking about extreme cases, where some people care too much about the number of “Likes” they get from others. If we use these software tools in a sensible manner, they are excellent to keep in touch with friends all the times, and free of charge. I cannot imagine a life without them. Computers have become an indispensable part of modern life. Like it or not, it is difficult to live without it. I certainly need to take it with me in order to continue my normal pace of life. I believe this is easy for most people to identify with and understand, and I guess they would probably do the same thing as me if they were me.