II. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from
It is estimated that about 200 million people who use Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to get information or for entertainment. A new study, however, says that almost 6% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study says these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop an activity. According to Mr. Greenfield, a psychologist, 30% Internet users say that they use the Internet to escape from problems or emotions. The study also shows that having discussions with strangers in Internet areas called “chat room” is one of the most addictive activities.
1. Most people use the Internet……………
A. for getting information B. for entertainment C. A and B are wrong. D. A and B are correct
2. Some people use the Internet so often that………………..
A. they become more and more intelligent B. it is seriously harming their lives
C. it is good for their mind D. they become computer programmers
3. When someone is addicted to the Internet………………
A. they cannot stop using it easily B. they can stop using it easily
C. they can get rid of it D. they will become intelligent
4. According to Mr. Greenfield, 30% Internet users use the internet……………………
A. for entertainment B. for getting information
C. for chatting D. for escaping from problems or emotions
5. One of the most addictive activities is………………..
A. setting programs B. playing chess C. chatting D. getting information
D. WRITING: Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. These pupils are hard-working so they get good marks for the test.
If …………………………………………………………………………………
2. John likes eating too much fast food, that’s why he is becoming fatter and fatter.
If …………………………………………………………………………………
3. Mai doesn’t know the meaning of the words because she doesn’t have a dictionary.
If …………………………………………………………………………………
4. Children like to eat ice-cream. It can cause toothache if they have too much everyday. (which)
……………………………………………………………………………………
5. The gentleman in black is a famous writer. You met him at the party yesterday. (who)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
It is estimated that about three billion people use the internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to (1) _______information or for entertainment. A new study, however, shows US that almost 10% of Internet users are using it SO often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study says that these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop (2) _______activity. According to a psychologist in the field. 30% of Internet users claim that they use the Internet to escape from (3) _______or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or discussion with strangers on the Internet is one of the most (4) _______activities.
1. A. take B. get C. make D. catch
2. A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
3. A. trouble B. nuisance C. dangers D. problems
4. A. liking B. desired C. addictive D. hunted
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
It is estimated that about three billion people use the internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to (1) _______information or for entertainment. A new study, however, shows US that almost 10% of Internet users are using it SO often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study says that these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop (2) _______activity. According to a psychologist in the field. 30% of Internet users claim that they use the Internet to escape from (3) _______or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or discussion with strangers on the Internet is one of the most (4) _______activities.
1. A. take B. get C. make D. catch
2. A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
3. A. trouble B. nuisance C. dangers D. problems
4. A. liking B. desired C. addictive D. hunted