Be Wise Internet Users

The Internet has made our lives more convenient. We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping. We can get the most     1     (update) information from large databases. But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more     2     (convenience).

At age 50, Jan Tchamani suddenly developed     3     serious illness and had to quit her job,     4     (leave) her stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored. She joined an online group     5     she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She     6     (inspire) by the people she met online and she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. Many people     7     (help) since the club was set up. Jan has started taking online     8     (class) to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better. She believes that it is     9     (high) important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access     10     the Internet and knows how to use new technology.   Jan's life has been greatly improved by the Internet.

4 . In today’s world, online social media has become more powerful and the most destructive thing over worldwide, although with time all generations have come to accept the changes social network has brought about, teenagers and young adults are the most enthusiastic users of these sites. According to various research studies in the field of online social networks it has been revealed that these sites are impacting the lives of the youth greatly. When using these sites such as Twitter, Facebook or Myspace, there are both positive and negative effects on the youth.

Firstly, social media helps the youth and any other user updated with what is happening around the world, and helps the teenagers stay connected and interact with each other even if they are many miles apart. This strengthens their relationship. Even if they finished school and moved to different locations, they stay connected and update one another.

In addition, social media sites have provided a platform whereby the youth can create groups and pages based on their Common discipline and end up building connections and opportunities for their respective careers by updating different topics to discuss. Youth who have been interviewed say that social media has become their lifestyle and it makes their lives easier and more efficient.

While on the one hand social network sites seem to bring people together and stay connected, on the other hand it causes many physical and mental health problems such as eyes infection, back problems, etc. Other negative effects of social networking various people suggested included encouraging poor spelling and grammar, exposing underage to online predators（捕食者）, allowing spread of misinformation that is seen as fact, decreasing productivity as those who are supposed to be working spend time in the sites to chat, providing a perfect platform for cyberbullying and providing details that increase risks of identity theft.

“The more social media we have, the more we think were connecting, yet we are really disconnecting from each other.” One researcher said.

In conclusion, social networking clearly portrays both positive and negative effects on the youth. It is the decision of individuals whether to use it in a right way or wrong.

Whether middle school students should make friends on line

The Internet has brought great benefits     1     Wuzhen, a small waterside town in Zhejiang Province.

For the past few years, Wuzhen     2     (host) the World Internet Conference (WIC),     3     makes life in this ancient town much more convenient than it has been. Residents here can surf online as     4     (easy) as in large modern cities. Plus, they can download movies and music at high speeds. The Internet has even changed Wuzhen’s transport! For short distances, both residents and     5     (tourist) can use the public bike system. Bikes can     6     (rent) by using online apps — no need for paperwork     7     cash payment.

In 2016, the parking system for Wuzhen’s WIC centre was updated to be fully Internet-based. Wuzhen’s     8     (enter) the world of the Internet should inspire other small towns around the world. No matter how small     9     town is, everyone should be able to join the     10     (globe) network and access the world of the Internet.

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10 . As we know, the Internet can help develop friendships in many ways. It makes communication much more convenient.     1     Nowadays, your friends are just a click away.

Whenever someone needs help, friends from all over the world can immediately provide useful suggestions or information. Online communication can actually bring people closer to each other. In spite of this, some people believe that the Internet has many negative aspects.

    2     Images really cannot replace a real-life smile or hug. According to a parenting expert, Denise Daniels, communicating through a screen makes it more difficult for children to concentrate or show kindness to others. Important social skills are developed through direct contact. It is these skills that enable us to develop lifelong friendships.

The Internet can make people self-centred.     3     For example, instead of having proper conversations with friends, some people are only concerned with their online popularity — How many “likes” did I get? How many followers do I have? — though we know that the number of “likes” or followers cannot compare to having long-term and rewarding friendships.     4     Posts about funny cat images do not necessarily help form meaningful relationship.

Online relationships may not be what they appear to be. Friendships are built on the basis of trust. With online communication you can never be 100 percent sure that the people you are chatting to are being honest about who they are.     5    

In my opinion, friends should focus more on face-to-face communication, and less on online communication. This is the best way to maintain healthy relationships.