INTERNET What is Internet The Internet is a

INTERNET

What is Internet? The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to serve billions of users worldwide. o

It is a network of networks that consists of millions of private, public, academic, business, and government networks.

The prevalent language for communication on the Internet is English with 30% of Web visitors. Follow: n Chinese (14 %), n Japanese (8%), n Spanish (8%), n German, French (5%). n By continent, 36% of the world's Internet users are based in Asia, 29% in Europe, and 21% in North America. n

e-mail n E-mail is based on a store-and-forward model in which e-mail computer server systems accept, forward, deliver and store messages on behalf of users, who only need to connect to the e-mail infrastructure, typically an e-mail server, with a networkenabled device (e. g. , a personal computer) for the duration of message submission or retrieval.

World Wide Web Another common use of the Internet (maybe the most important one) is the World Wide Web. n The World Wide Web (commonly abbreviated as the "Web") is a system of interlinked, hypertext documents accessed via the Internet. n

Internet Addiction

Advantages of the Internet use: Part of an everyday life n Unlimited source of information n Knowledge n News n “Staying in touch” with people: n Remote access n Relationship with physically separated people n

Disadvantages of the Internet excessive use : relationship problems n sense of loneliness and isolation n depression or general unhappiness n necessity to show yourself in the best way n turning into introverts n neglecting family activities, social events, work, school. n

Internet addiction disorder (IAD) n Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is excessive computer use that interferes with daily life. n IAD was originally proposed as a disorder by Ivan Goldberg in 1995. n He took pathological gambling as diagnosed by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) as his model for the description of IAD.

Symptoms of IAD n constantly thinking and talking about Internet n not being able to limit time online n prefer online communication rather than real one, etc.

Academic Problems: decline in study habits, n significant drop in grades n missed classes n

Consequences: n Social isolation n Family discord n Divorce n Job loss n Sleep deprivation n Dry eyes, etc.

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EXERCISES

1. 2. 3. Answer the following questions: What do you use the Internet for? What is the impact of the Internet on society and our lives ? What are the drawbacks of the Internet? 16

1. Find the words in the text which have the following meaning: 1. A system of computers interconnected by telephone wires or other means in order to share information: _____ network 2. The informal name for the conventional postal system, as opposed to electronic mail: _____ snail mail 3. Something that makes an action or a process easier (v. ): _____ to facilitate 17

4. A sequence of characters that one must input to gain access to a file, application, or computer system: ______ password 5. A set of interconnected Web. Pages, usually including a homepage, generally located on the same server: _____ website 6. A person who receives mail: ______ recipient 18

Internet Homework Search the Internet and find synonyms for the following verbs: n n n n n Achieve Access Dedicate Display Encompass Exchange Hold Indicate Launch n n n n n Navigate Personalize Retrieve Surf Organize Provide Resource Share Transfer