3-5. Internet Use

3-5. Internet Use

 

Nicole: Hello, Winsome. Iwonder if you could tell me something about the Internet.

 

Winsome: Sure. What exactlydo you want to know?

 

N: To be honest, I knowvery little about it. Do you think Internet is good?

 

W: Of course. The Internetis a network of thousands of networks connected. It plays a very important rolein modern life. People can read current news through the Internet, downloadnumerous games from the Internet and meet new friends in the chat rooms. Lifewithout the Internet is just too hard to imagine.

 

N: What else can people doon the Internet?

 

W: Almost everything. Theycan have access to e-library, acquire free software, send and receive e-mail.You name it, and the Internet has it.

 

N: How do people get ontothe Internet?

 

W: It’s simple. For now,the requirements are a personal computer, a device called a modem, acommunications program, available telephone line, and an account with an Internetservice provider.

 

N: I see. Do you use theInternet a lot?

 

W: Yes, I do. I go onlineas often as I can.

 

N: Can I use the Internetto study English?

 

W: Sure. There are lots ofwebsites with English lessons, and it’s good for reading. You can check out allkinds of things in English. You can also listen to your favorite songs in English.

 

N: Is the Internet reallythat fascinating?

 

W: Of course. Why not have a try?