Lesson 8

A. Find words or phrases in the texts on Student's Book page 26/27 to match the definitions below.

1. Successful record hit
2. very big huge
3. exchange; give and take share
4. open to everyone; opposite of private pubilic
5. information shown in numbers statistics
6. questions to find out about people's opinions survey
7. often frequently
8. look thoroughly search
9. produce writing or photos on paper using a machine print
10. articles that give opinions (about books, films, plays, etc.) reviews

B. Find the answers to these questions.

1. Who invented the Internet and where?

Two computer scientists name Tim Berners-Lee and Robert Cailliau invented the Internet when they were working in Switzerland.

2. Who used it at first?

At first it was used by scientists to share information.

3. Who do American teenagers use the internet for?

To send and receive e-mail, surf the net for information, do instant messaging and download music.

4. Mention some advantages of the Internet?

I can use it for my school work.

I can found lots of useful articles and pictures.

It is quicker than going to the library.

I also use the internet for shopping.

C. Match the pie charts to the titles.