17. Companies create intranets to:

a) protect the environment; b) prevent misuse of important data;

c) restrict working areas; d) predict the future.

18. It maybe inferred from the text that the Internet Society: a) has the aim of earning money; b) does a database research;

c) wants more people in the world to use the Internet; d) died out-in the 1990s.

19. The researches mentioned in the text:

a) were carried out at the same time; b) could not be trusted;

c) promoted using e-mail; d) were done independently on each other.

20. One can infer from the text that because of the Internet:

a) more information is now used by fewer people; b)less information is available;

c) there's recently been a great increase in the information exchange; d) about 57 million people will never use the

Internet.

IV. Writing comprehension test

Directions:

In this test you will select from three writing tasks. Choose the one that you feel you are most capable to write about. You will then begin writing your essay on the pages pro­vided. When you are finished close your papers, lay down your pen and wait for us to collect your test materials ( 150-250 words)

1. Television and computer games will soon lead to disappearing of books.

2. There is no ideal school in the world.

3. Internet in our life. Advantages or disadvantages of using Internet

4. Food is a very important part of our lives as we must eat to live, but not live to eat. What is your favourite dish and how is it made? Tell about the process of preparing the dish. What are the ingredients and where do you buy them? Why do you love this dish so much? Does it mean something special to you?

5. Mobile phones have become more and more popu­lar around the world. In some countries, people depend on mobile phones to do their daily jobs or to keep in contact with other people. But what would the world be like with­out mobile phones? Have mobile phones truly improved the quality of life of those who use them?

6.Every season offers us many things to do both inside and outside. Which season is your favorite and what are some things you like to do during that season?

GOOD LUCK!!!