Английский язык для студентов технического вуза: Средства массовой информации. Ковалева Ю.Ю - 60 стр.

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UNIT 2
THE INTERNET
LEAD-IN
1 Are you a safe surfer? Try this quiz and find out.
· You've "met" someone in the chat room. Which information would
you give about yourself?
a) everything (or nearly everything) they ask for (for example, your full name,
home address, telephone number)
b) only your first name or a nickname — and nothing else
· There's someone in a chat room, saying she is fourteen years old.
Would you automatically believe she's a young girl?
a) probably yes b) no
· You've been chatting online to someone for a while, and they suggest
a meeting. What would you do?
a) agree immediately (or after having a telephone conversation)
b) tell your family and friends first, then arrange to meet in a public place, and
take someone (your best friend) with you
· What’s the best way to deal with abusive messages?
a) reply and complain
b) ignore them
· If you visit a site which embarrasses you, what do you do?
a) share it with your friends
b) click on "Home" to leave that site immediately
· Do you think it is safe to put your picture on the Internet?
a) absolutely
b) very risky (the picture could be edited in an embarrassing way and sent to
others on the web; you could also be traced by someone who might wish you
harm)
· What would you do if you got an e-mail from someone offering you a
quick and safe way to earn money?
a) reply quickly with your full details
b) ignore it and delete it
Your Score
Only “B” answers: Well done. You are an experienced Internet-user. Share
your experience with everyone around you.
Mostly “B” answers: You may know your way around the Internet but you need
to pick up more tips before you're a Safe Surfer.
Mostly “A” answers: Don’t give any personal information on the Net.