Номер 6, страница 6 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс рабочая тетрадь Афанасьева, Михеева

Unit 1. Mass media: radio, television, the internet. II. Reading - номер 6, страница 6.

Условие.

6 Read the text and choose the appropriate variants (a–d) to complete the statements after it.

The Internet

Since its first appearance some decades ago, the Internet has dramatically changed our lives. Yet, it has also brought a lot of debate about its advantages and disadvantages. Many arguments have been given to prove that this kind of mass media is the fastest, most convenient, in other words, the most effective of all. Few people can doubt the fact.

First of all, for many people the Internet has become a true (and often the only one) way of communication. In the past, people used to be dependent on conventional mailing system or telephone that were rather expensive, inconvenient and time-consuming. Nowadays you can get to any place on any continent and have a talk with a person you need.

Now no one can deny that due to the Internet people in modern society do have an easy access¹ to the latest news, to the information that has been hidden from many of us. The worlds of trade, economy, as well as the worlds of science, culture, sports and entertainment have got a channel through which they can share their achievements, discuss their victories and defeats. The speed of this technology is really incredible. In fact, you can get the necessary data in practically no time, though there is, certainly, a lot of information in the world that is not open to the public. Equally important the Internet is in the field of advertising and shopping. Customers nowadays can easily deliver transactions from home with the help of a computer and make a payment by using the Internet banking service.

Some people mention possible threats and other disadvantages of the Internet. One of the serious problems, psychologists speak of, is an individual’s isolation within the society. Doctors stress the fact that more and more people, especially teens, mix up real life and their online existence. There are other problems connected with the Internet: children and unsuitable sites, criminals and the online data that might help them to commit crimes etc. All these facts are true. However, the 21st century is definitely the epoch of the Internet and our life depends much on it.

1. The Internet came to existence ______.

a) ten years ago

b) in the 21st century

c) some time ago

d) about ten years ago

2. The Internet has ______ changed people’s life style.

a) seriously

b) slightly

c) not practically

d) not particularly

3. Most people ______ the fact that the Internet facilitates our access to different information.

a) approve of

b) disagree with

c) admit

d) are not sure of

4. It is obvious that the Internet is ______.

a) more reliable than the other ways of mass media

b) not a perfect kind of mass media

c) mostly spread in the field of advertising and shopping

d) the only true way of communication.

Решение.

Решение 2.

Прочитайте текст и выберите подходящие варианты (a–d), чтобы дополнить утверждения после него.

Ответ:

1. c) The Internet came to existence some time ago.
Интернет появился некоторое время назад.

2. a) The Internet has seriously changed people's life style.
Интернет серьезно изменил образ жизни людей.

3. c) Most people admit the fact that the Internet facilitates our access to different information.
Большинство людей признают тот факт, что Интернет облегчает нам доступ к различной информации.

4. b) It is obvious that the Internet is not a perfect kind of mass media.
Очевидно, что Интернет не является идеальным видом средств массовой информации.