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Reading

Read the essay below and choose A, B or C to complete the sentences.

THE INTERNET: HERE TO STAY

Most people today cannot imagine life without the Internet. I believe it is one of the most important innovations. Thanks to the World Wide Web, our lives are easier and more exciting today.

First of all, the Internet helps us find information easily. For example, we can read the news and find answers to questions 24 hours a day.

In addition, we can use the Internet for entertainment. We can send emails to friends and shop online. We can even listen to the latest music without leaving our homes.

However, some people would argue that it has a negative effect on society. If we don't have to leave our houses to shop, to learn, or to work, what will happen to life as we know it?

In my opinion, the Internet has more advantages than disadvantages. Our lives are better with it and it is here to stay.

1.Most people nowadays

A cannot live without the Internet.

B imagine life without the Internet.

C live without the Internet.

2.Thanks to the World Wide Web, our lives have become

A difficult and more stressful.

B simpler and more interesting.

C easier and more stressful.

3.The Internet is important mostly because

A it allows us to find information easily.

B it provides cheap shopping online.

C it plays the latest music hits.

4.We can use the Internet for fun, as we can

A work onassignments.

B send emails to friends.

C read the news.

5.The biggest disadvantage of the Internet is

A that you don’t have to go somewhere to work out.

B that you can’t live a normal life.

C that it can change our habits and routines.

6.The Internet has

A more disadvantages than advantages B more advantages than disadvantages.

C as many advantages as disadvantages.

Writing

Write a letter to your pen friend about a theme park that you have visited or heard about (70-80 words).

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Keys:

Reading

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B

A

B

C

B