VIII. Fill in the gaps with the correct word derived from the words in brackets
The Internet has changed 1 (communicate) as we know it. From
education to 2______________ (advertise) this new 3 (technology) advance has
affected 4_____________ (practical) every aspect of our lives. Magazines, newspapers and
even books are "on-line" and can be read on the computer. You can find 5
(inform) on any topic - the 6________________ (possible) are 7 (end). The Internet
can 8___________________ (instant) connect you to other computers, allowing you to "chat" with
people all over the world. It's actually very easy to learn how to use the system, and once
you're on line, you'll never want to turn the computer off! The 9 (develop)
of such technology has come a long way. These 10 (amaze) electronic
devices have changed many people's lives for ever.
Task IX. Review the use of Participle:
Being networked only occasionally, computers didn’t provide a great number of Internet services.
Later they were networked using different protocols.
A global computer network embracing hundreds of millions of users all over the world is a common thing now.
It was a military experiment, designed by U.S. Defense Department.
The drastically increasing commercial use of Internet includes also financial transactions.
You may communicate over net saving your money.
Our net security system exists more than four years without being cracked.
Task XX. Render the following in English. Use the Complex Object.
Ми вважаємо, що Інтернет дуже зміниться через 10-15 років.
Наша фірма провела ряд Інтернет –аукціонів, щоб продати більше товарів.
Зростання кількості нападаючих технологій змусило наші корпорації витрачати багато коштів на захисні системи.
Вони думали, що цей лист ще не надійшов.
Вони думали, що цю програму неможливо зламати.
Наша корпорація розробляє різні системи для того, щоб їх використовувати у бізнесі.
Я думаю, що нові розробки телекомунікаційних систем виправдають наші очікування.
8. Я хочу, щоб ця інформація була закодована.
Are you a safe surfer?
1. You've met someone In a chat room. Which Information would you give about yourself?
a) everything (or nearly everything) they ask for (for example, your full name, home address, telephone number)
b) only your fust name or a nickname - and nothing else
2. There's someone In a chat room, saying she Is fourteen years old; Would you automatically believe she's a young girt?
a) probably yes
b) no
3. You've been chatting online to someone for a while, and they suggest a meeting. What would you do?
a) agree Immediately (or after having a telephone conversation)
b) tell your family and friends first then arrange lo meet in a public place, and take someone (your best friend)
with you
4. What's the best way to deal with abusive messages?
a) reply and complain
b) ignore them
5. If you visit a site which embarrasses you. what do you do?
a) share it with your friends
b) click on "Home" lo leave that site Immediately
6. Do you think It is safe lo put your picture on the Internet?
a) absolutely
b) very risky (the picture could be edited In an embarrassing way and sent to others on the web; you could also be traced by someone who might wish to harm you)
7. What would you do If you got an e-mail from someone offering you a quick and safe way lo earn money?
a) reply quickly with your full details
b) ignore It and delete II
Your score
Only ‘b’ answers! Well done. You are an experienced
Internet user. Share your experience with everyone around you.
Mostly ‘b’ answers: You may know your way around the Internet but you need to pick up more lips before you're a Safe Surfer.
Mostly ‘a’ answers: Read Stranger Danger on the Net Immediately.