The Internet has changed the world, people are able to get and share information in seconds. Nowadays, people begin to wonder: Is the Internet good or bad? “It’s impossible to answer that question because the Internet means so many things,” says psychologist (心理学家) Patricia Greenfield.
Some are truly wonderful. In many ways it makes life easier and simpler. It helps us get things done more quickly. It opens up the world to us. And if a friend lives far away, the Internet makes it easy to stay in touch.
However, the issue (话题) isn’t black and white. Some can become real problems if we don’t take care. Spending too much time online is bad to people’s health. It may even cause them to be less social with family and friends. Aside from that, some people attack the web or use the Internet to steal others’ personal information, even banking information. Most of the young students think the Internet is simply an icon (图标) on the screen (屏幕). Kids won’t realize that the Internet is a network of millions of computers until about 10 years old.
The Internet can be a useful tool, but don’t let it take up all of your time. Use the Internet properly and carefully and it can make your life more colourful.
【小题1】By saying “the Internet means so many things”, Patricia Greenfield means that________.
| A．the Internet is hard for people to search | B．the Internet brings advantages as well as disadvantages |
| C．the Internet has more advantages than expected | D．the Internet has more disadvantages than expected |
【小题2】Which of the following has a similar meaning to the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3？
| A．Accidents will happen. | B．Actions speak louder than words. |
| C．Every coin has two sides. | D．A good beginning makes a good ending. |
【小题3】In the mind of very young children, the Internet is ________.
| A．bad | B．simple | C．difficult | D．everything |
【小题4】Which of the following information is NOT mentioned in the passage?
| A．The Internet helps us get and share information quickly. | B．Not everything on the Internet is safe. |
| C．Using the Internet for a long time is not good for our health. | D．Young children should not use the Internet. |
【小题5】What might the writer talk about in the following paragraphs (段落)?
| A．Advantages of using the Internet. | B．Disadvantages of using the Internet. |
| C．How to stop using the Internet. | D．How to use the Internet wisely. |
