The Internet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life. It’s a very fast and convenient way to get information. People use the Internet for many purposes: education, communication, entertainment and commerce. The Internet helps people communicate with friends and relatives by means of email of chatting. However, the Internet has limitations. It is time-consuming and costly. It is also dangerous because of virus and bad programs. On the other hand, the Internet users sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or electronic junk mail, and personal information leaking. So, while enjoying surfing, be alert!
- The Internet is very fast but inconvenient to get information.
- People use the Internet for a few purposes.
- You spend so much time and money using the Internet.
- It is also dangerous because it has virus and bad programs.
Read the passage again and choose the correct answer.
- What is the closet meaning of the word “communicate”?
A. tell B. shout C. speak D. cry
- What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The effect of the Internet on our life B. The bad points of the Internet
C. The viruses and spam of the Internet D. All are correct
