Английский для бакалавров. Зарубина Л.П - 74 стр.

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Anonymity is allowed in most chat rooms. Some allow people to make up a new
name for themselves every time they visit, a practice which can lead to rude or irre-
sponsible behavior because there are few repercussions for antisocial activity. When
people must use a consistent name, even a fictitious one like “Sissy” or “Metal X”,
they build a reputation they protect with responsible behavior.
Chat and other forms of socialization on the Internet are bound to evolve. The
specialists are intrigued by efforts to create “virtual worlds”, imaginary spaces in
which participants choose a visual image to represent themselves. These “avatars”, as
they are called, sometimes resemble the person but frequently don’t. People can ap-
proach each other and make conversation, or retreat to a corner to be alone or eaves-
drop.
(After Bill Gates)
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chat, v, n беседовать, беседа
decade, n десятилетие
drive, n стремление
edit, v редактировать
engross, v быть поглощенным
fire back, v отправить
flood, v наводнять
flop, n неудача
inbox, n почтовый ящик
online, adj в режиме реального времени
socialize, v общаться
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I. Read the text ‘Socializing on the Internet’ and find the English equivalents to
the following words and word combinations.
Получить доступ, облегчить, испытать подъем, единомышленники, встре-
чаться лично, отправить ответ, быть сильно увлеченным, удивительное явле-
ние, по сравнению с чем-либо, стремление человека, быть наполненным чем-
либо, способы самовыражения.
II. Find in the text the information about chat rooms. Why do many people ap-
preciate them?
III. Think over the questions you would like to ask Bill Gates. Write them down.
You may send your questions to Bill Gates by e-mail. The address is:
[email protected]
.
IV. Make up the plan of the text. Retell the text according to your plan.

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