A letter of advice

You     1     (write) that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that your friend plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.

I recommend that you talk to your friend about his     2     (behave). It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be     3     (attract) to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes     4     very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become     5     (addict) to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not     6     (discuss) the problem together? I am sure he will listen to you, since you are his good friend.

All the best!

Susan Luo

John Allen, an American scientist once said, “ The Internet is the world’s     1     (large) library, but all the books in it are on the floor!” What he meant     2     (be) that the Internet is full of information but it can be difficult to find     3     you really need. The Internet has another     4     (advantage). Anyone can create a website, so you can find websites about whatever you can imagine. Unfortunately, a lot of what is     5     (write) on them isn’t always true! At the same time, the Internet provides many other things. On some websites, you can download music and films. They are usually very cheap and some are even free. On some other websites, you can connect with people     6     all over the world. And there are some great online shops, too. For example, on e-Bay, people buy used clothes, CDs and even cars at very low prices. It is true that the Internet     7     (change) the way we work and communicate so far. But we shouldn’t depend on     8     too much. Some people are also afraid that     9     (surf) the Internet has taken the place of other healthier activities,     10     (especial) for young people. Whether you love it or hate it, though, you’d better get used to it because it’s right here to stay.

The Internet connects billions of people across the globe and turns distant areas into part of a global community. This connectivity provides fast access to vast amounts of information,     1     (make) learning and discovery highly efficient. To     2     certain extent, the world's knowledge is all at our fingertips. With the click of a mouse or the touch of a button, you are able to find millions of results online in seconds.

In addition, the Internet makes daily tasks more convenient through e-commerce. You can easily order food, shop for clothes, call a taxi, or plan a vacation from your device. Digital payments allow people     3     (go) out without carrying cash. Beyond convenience, the Internet supports social       4     (tie). Distance no longer prevents communication; with     5     (vary)apps, you can keep in touch with family and friends or join new communities     6     can share your interests. Whether through messages video calls or social media, the Internet     7     (offer)many ways to maintain relationships and express care so far.

However,     8     these advantages, the Internet has its downsides. It is essential to use it wisely and     9     (responsible) to ensure that it remains a place of inspiration and discovery. By recognizing     10     (it) challenges and managing them carefully, the Internet can continue to be truly a world without frontiers.

The Internet has the ability to connect people across the world to a single     1     (share) community. Nowadays, we can achieve almost anything with access to the Internet.     2     has some truly life-changing advantages.

One of the greatest advantages of the Internet     3     (lie) in the quick and easy access to a huge amount of information.    4     a certain extent, the world’s knowledge is all at our fingertips. In the time it takes     5     (find) one book in the library, we can use a search engine to bring up millions of results.

The Internet has also made our lives unbelievably convenient, with all sorts of goods and services     6     (provide) by electronic commerce. You can have food delivered to you     7     (use) food delivery apps and sites.

Above all else, the Internet helps us establish and maintain social ties. A group chat,     8     instant message, a video call, a comment on an update — there are     9     (end) ways online to share our views or let someone know we care about them.

However, despite the valuable advantages, we must be aware of its     10     (problem) and be careful to use it properly and responsibly. Only in this way can the Internet be a place of discovery, wonder and inspiration for everyone.

The Internet has the power to connect people across the world to a single shared community. We can gain almost anything online — with access to the Internet come some     1     (true) life-changing advantages. One of the greatest advantages of the Internet lies in the quick and easy access to     2     huge amount of information. Now the Internet     3     (become) the first place that the majority of people turn to for information. Meanwhile, it has also made our lives unbelievably     4     (convenience), as all sorts of goods and services     5     (provide) by e-commerce. Above all else, the Internet helps us establish and maintain social ties. No matter where we are, we are able to keep in touch with loved ones     6     share our hobbies. Though the Internet brings many valuable advantages, being connected has     7     (it) problems. We must be aware     8     these problems and be careful     9     (use) the Internet properly and responsibly. Only in this way can the Internet be a place of discovery, wonder and     10     (inspire) for everyone.

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.

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.

When you are surfing the Internet, you can be anyone or anything. Avatars are a key part while people use the Internet to communicate. and express themselves. The first simple 2D avatars     1    (appear)in role-playing computer games in     2    1980s. Nowadays, avatars are everywhere and people can choose an avatar from a selection of images     3    (make) by others or create their own ones. You can also use avatars that move around and talk while     4    (type) in your message. The avatar that you choose says a lot about your personality. Most people create avatars that have similar features to their personalities and that look more or less like them. People     5    (obvious) make a few improvements to their avatars to make them look nice. Avatars not only let you express yourself but also give you much room for creativity. But the use of avatars has also caused a few     6    (concern). Some users worry that they are spending so much time in virtual worlds     7     they are becoming afraid of meeting people in the real world. Others worry that some people can use avatars     8    (cheat) online. However, there are some people     9    (view) avatars in a more positive light. They look forward to a time     10     their avatar will act like a real person.