1. "The Internet is growing fast, more technologies, more players and more integration
of hardware. The Internet, without a
doubt, has made our lives easier. It has
created a true global society. It has
revolutionized and opened a world of
communication never seen before in
modern civilization. For the first time
in history, individuals can contribute
their ideas and opinions to the world
with minimal obstacles. Distance is no
longer an issue when communicating.
It has allowed small businesses to
flourish as they are able to conduct
business quickly and easier than ever
before. Think of all the individuals who use the Internet daily. Now imagine your life
without it. It wouldn't be as easy to find that store you were looking for or delivering that
important presentation to your client without the information highway known as the
Internet. The Internet has undoubtedly changed the world we live in.
However there are some dangers relating the use of the Internet, especially when it
comes to children. The main dangers to children are the inappropriate access to information.
They also risk “friendships” with strangers that can be dangerous for them.
But older people can also face some risks when using the Internet. For instance,
people shouldn’t put their personal information such as name and address online. Someone
can invade their privacy without their knowledge. They should also be careful about their
credit card when they do shop online because the credit card information can be stolen.
Being a sedentary and addictive activity, people can risk their personal health through the
excessive use of the Internet.
Therefore, we should be critical users of the Internet, because a lot of information on
the Internet comes from many sources and not all is reliable.
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2. Find the synonymous to the following words:
Worldwide (1st paragraph) _____________
People (1st paragraph) ________________
Grow (1st paragraph) _________________
Searching for (1st paragraph) ______________
Unquestionably (1st paragraph) ______________
Dangers (3rd paragraph) ________________
Without effort (3rd paragraph) _______________
Exaggerated (3rd paragraph) _____________
Say who or what the following words refer to:
1. it
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2. their
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3. they
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4. it
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5. their
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Say if the following sentences era True or False. Support your answers from the text:
1. The Internet has simplified people’s life. _______
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2. Even with the Internet, the communication continues a problem nowadays. ______
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3. Children are constantly exposed to the risks of the Internet. ______
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3. _______________________________________________________________________________
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4. We should establish guidelines about safe Internet use. _______
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Answer the following questions about the text:
1. What is the main idea of the 1st
paragraph?
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2. What is the main idea of the other paragraphs?
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3. Should we put our personal information on the Internet? Why? Why not?
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Are you an addict person? Explain why (50-60 words).
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Put the following sentences in the negative and interrogative form:
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4. 1. The Internet simplifies people’s life.
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2. The Internet has allowed small business to flourish.
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3. We should use the Internet carefully.
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Complete with the relative pronouns. Omit them whenever is possible.
1. Where is the bottle of Coke ___________I bought this morning?
2. I talked to the girl __________ car had broken down in front of the shop.
3. Mr Jones, ___________ is a taxi driver, lives on the corner.
4. There is the car __________ I would like to buy.
5. He cleaned the car _____________ had an accident.
6. This is the girl _________ comes from Spain.
7. That's Peter, the boy ________ has just arrived at the airport.
Rewrite the following sentences using the relative pronouns:
1. The man was sick. He looked very pale.
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2. He was sitting in the emergency room. It was very crowded.
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3. A nurse was nearby. He called to her.
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5. 4. The nurse called a doctor. He came quickly.
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5. Susan gave a cake to the dog. It made him happy.
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6. Football is a very exciting activity. Many people watched it on TV.
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7. I feel sorry for that poor man. His parents died in a crash accident.
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8. I know that old lady. Her eldest daughter is my friend.
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6. 4. The nurse called a doctor. He came quickly.
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5. Susan gave a cake to the dog. It made him happy.
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6. Football is a very exciting activity. Many people watched it on TV.
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7. I feel sorry for that poor man. His parents died in a crash accident.
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8. I know that old lady. Her eldest daughter is my friend.
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