Unit 5. The media

Read the forum on the Internet
The Internet posted by Jimhello on Tuesday, 10 December 2002, at 9.07 pm.
The Internet has increasingly developed and become part of our everyday life. Do you find the Internet useful? What do you use the Internet for? How much time do you spend surfing the web a day? Please respond to these questions.
FORUM Posted by Sandra Morgan...
Posted by Honghoa...
Posted by Huansui...

Response # 1 Re: The Internet
Posted by Sandra Morgan
In my opinion, the Internet is very fast and convenient way for me to get information. I can also communicate with my friend and relatives by means of e-mail or chatting. However, I don’t use the Internet very often because I don’t have much time. For me, the Internet is a wonderful invention of modern life. It make our world a small village.
Response # 2 Re: The Internet
Posted by Honghoa
Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet in our life. However, it is a pity for me as well as for most of my friends in the countryside. The Internet is available only in the cities, therefore, I cannot easily get access to it. I sometimes visit my uncle in the city on weekends, and this is a good occasion for me to explore the net . I spend most of the time wandering because I just don’t know which website is useful for me.
Response # 3 Re: The Internet
Posted by Huansui
People use the Internet for many purposes: education, communication, entertainment and commerce. However, the Internet has limitations. It is not only time-consuming and costly but also dangerous because of viruses and bad programs. Moreover, Internet users sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or electric junk mail, and personal information leaking. So, while enjoying surfing, be alert.
Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F)
1. The Internet is a wonderful invention of modern life.
2. You can’t use the Internet to get information.
3. People use the Internet for two purposes: education and entertainment.
4. Bad program is one of the limitations of the Internet.
5. You should be alert when using the Internet.
T
T
T
F
F
can
People use the Internet for many purpose, education, information, communication, commerce and entertainment.
* Answer the questions
- She uses the Internet to get information and communicate with her friends and relatives.
- Because she lives in the countryside where the Internet is unavailable.
- People use the Internet for education, communication, entertainment, and commerce.
- Benefits: The Internet is used for many purposes: for getting information, communication, education, entertainment and commerce.
-Yes. There are some disadvantages: time-consuming, costly, dangerous because of viruses and bad programs.
1. What does Sandra use the Internet for?
2. Why is it difficult for Honghoa to get access to the Internet?
3. According to Huansui, why do people use the Internet?
4. Make benefits of the Internet according to the three responses.
5. Are there any disadvantages of the Internet? If so, what are they?
* Work in groups. Discuss the following questions
Do you agree or disagree with the responses?
What is your response to this forum?
Homework:
- Learn the vocabulary and translate the text.
- Answer question 6 & 7 in your exercise book.
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