The Internet has made our lives more convenient and people's lives have been changed by online communities and social networks.

Jan Tchamani suddenly got a serious illness and had to give up her job. At age 50, she found     1    (she) out of work and stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company.     2    she did on the Internet made her feel less lonely and     3    (bore) . She realized that the Internet had the ability     4    (remove) the distance that usually exists between people.

Greatly    5    (inspire) by the people she met online,she started an IT club ,     6     was to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. Many people     7    (help) by the club since it was started.

Jane has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet. She believes that it is    8    （high) important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access     9    the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor     10    （country) .

The Internet not only has changed Jan's life, but it also helps her do a lot for others.

Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and     1     (stick) at home with only her computer to keep her company. After     2    while, she discovered that     3     (surf) the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored. She could listen to music, watch films, play games, and explore the world. She also joined an online group     4     she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its     5     (able) to remove the distance that usually exists between people.

She was so inspired by the people she       6     (meet) online that she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. She and her friends now organise events and collect money to pay for private teachers. Many people have been helped by the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job. Now that he works and can take care of     7     (him), his daughter has time to study at university. A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online company together     8     two friends. She no longer feels lonely, and her company has become quite successful.

Jan’s life has been     9     (great) improved by the Internet. “When you go through tough times, you meet others who are facing similar challenges,” Jan says. “Thinking about other people’s situations inspired me     10     (offer) help.”

Research has become both simpler and more complex. It’s simpler because, if you have a computer, you can find information you need by     1    (search) the Internet. For all your information, you don’t have to go to the library     2     (find) the relevant resources and     3    (take) notes on it. Instead, you can find some sources from the Internet and print the copies     4    (need). Remember，however，that you should usually consult different types of sources. That is, you shouldn’t always rely just on the Internet for your research.

While     5    (find) information is easier than ever, at the same time,     6    (research) has become more complex. There is a lot more material available, which means you may be     7    (overwhelm) with the amount of information. You need to learn how     8     (sort) through and     9    (find) the relevant information for your particular project. Also, you need     10     (check).