When we talk to someone face to face, we try to be polite to them. We believe nicely and are careful not to hurt their feelings. Sometimes when we are on the Internet, we forget that we are also dealing with real people. Did you know there is also a polite way to behave on the Internet? It’s called Netiquette. Here are some examples:

When you type, do not use all big letters. For example, “HELLO, HOW ARE YOU?” looks like you’re shouting. It’s better to write the sentence, “Hello, how are you?”

In a chat room, it’s polite to say hello to other people when you enter. Before you leave the room, you should say goodbye. If you don’t, people may think you’re rude.

If you make a joke, remember to tell people. You can also typeJ or :p. we can use symbols to express many different emotions. On the Internet, we don’t usually see people’s faces. So, we type things to show our feelings. It’s sometimes important to do so, or other people may misunderstand us.

If you belong to an Internet community, try to follow these simple rules of Netiquette. They help make the Internet a nicer place.

36. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. The Internet is full of rude people.  B. The Internet and the real world are very different.

C. It’s important to behave well on the Internet.  D. Typing using all big letters is rude.

37. The article suggests we should treat people on the Net _______?

A. worse than we do in person   B. like strangers   C. like friends  D. as politely as in person

38. When you enter a chatroom, you should ______.

A. say hi to everyone  B. keep silent  C. type in big letters  D. tell people what you look like

39. Why should we use symbols like J and :p?

A. To show people how we feel.      B. To hide our feelings.

C. To make people misunderstand us.  D. To say hello and goodbye to people.

40. Which is an example of good Netiquette?

A. I like my idea better than yours.   B. You guys are all stupid!

C. I HAD A TERRIBLE DAY.       D. I have to go. I’ll talk to you later.;)

We are all busy talking about and using the Internet, but how many of us know the history of the Internet? Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in the 1960s. At that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer networks didn't work well. If one computer in the network broke down, then the whole network stopped. So a new network system had to be set up. It should be good enough to be used by many different computers. If part of the network was not working, information could be sent through another part. In this way computer network system would keep on working all the time, At first the Internet was only used by the government, but in the early 1970s. universities, hospitals and banks were allowed to use it, too. However, computers were still very expensive and the Internet was difficult to use. By the start of 1990s, computers became cheaper and easier to use. Scientists had also developed software that made "surfing" the Internet easier. Today it is easy to get on-line and it is said that millions of people use the Internet every day. Sending e-mail is more and more popular among young people. The Internet has now become one of the most important parts of people's life.

1.How long has the Internet been used?

A. For over 10 years.                        B. For over 20 years.

C. For over 40 years.                        D. For over 60 years.

2.What would happen when one computer in the network broke down after the new network system was set up?

A. The other computers would wait.

B. The other computers would still work.

C. Some of the others still worked.

D. The other computers wouldn't work.

3.Which of the following used the Internet first?

A. Hospitals    B. Universities       C. Banks         D. The government

4.What is true about computers in the 1990s?

A. They became cheaper and easier to use.

B. They became larger and larger.

C. People couldn't buy them anywhere.

D. People could get information only from them.

5.What can we infer from the last sentence?

A. People will die without the Internet.

B. All people should set up their own network.

C. People live easily without the Internet.

D. People will more and more depend on the Internet.

 

 

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My summer hols wr CWOT. B4, we usd 2 go 2 NY 2C my bro, his GF ＆ thr 3 : -@ kids FTF. ILNY; its gr8.
Can you understand this sentence? If you can’t, don't feel too bad. The middle school teacher in England who received this as homework couldn’t either. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized（电脑化的）communication found on Internet or mobile phones. To newcomers, it can look like a completely foreign language. So, what is the "translation" of the sentence above? My summer holidays were a complete waste of time. Before, we used to go to New York to see my brother, his girlfriend, and their three screaming kids face to face. I love New York; it’s great.
Schoolteachers and parents say this new form of writing is harming the English language. Increasing spelling and grammatical mistakes can be seen in students' writing. They fear the language could become corrupted (面目全非的).
Everyone should just relax, say linguists (语言学家). They believe Netspeak is in fact more of a good thing. David Crystal, from the University of Wales, argues that Netspeak and Internet create a new language use and the almost lost art of diary writing has been picked up again. Geoffrey Nunberg, from Stanford University, agrees. "People get better at writing by writing," he says, “Kids who are now doing text messaging and e-mail will write at least as well as, and possibly better than, their parents."
Linguist James Milroy says, for centuries, it is believed without exception（例外）that young people are harming the language. And you can bet your bottom dollar that when today's teenagers become tomorrow's parents, they too will think this way. Milroy argues that languages do not and cannot become “corrupted”, and that they simply change to meet the new needs.
However, Netspeakers do agree that it is important to teach young people how to speak and write Standard English. Cynthia Mcvey says, "I can understand Netspeak worries teachers and it's important that they get across to（沟通）their pupils that text messaging is for fun, but that learning to write proper English is a must for their future.”
Perhaps we should give teenagers a little more trust anyway. Erin, age 12, says, "I wouldn't use text language in my homework. Texting is just for fun."
【小题1】What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To give an example of a foreign language.

B．To express worries about using Netspeak.

C．To show an example of creative methods（方法）.

D．To lead in the topic of Netspeak.

【小题2】Which of the following is TRUE according to（按照）the passage?

A．Cynthia Mcvey points out teenagers can deal with Netspeak properly.

B．Geoffrey Nunberg believes Netspeakers can write Standard English.

C．David Crystal thinks Netspeak helps develop the habit of writing.

D．James Milroy says that every language is changing and improving.

【小题3】The expression " bet your bottom dollar " in Paragraph 5 means “_________”.

A．be sure

B．be surprised

C．think it a pity

D．find it interesting

【小题4】What can be the best title for the passage?

A．Netspeak: A Widely-used Language on Internet

B．Is Netspeak Harming the English Language?

C．Is Netspeak Helpful in Language Learning?

D．Netspeak: Advantages and Disadvantages

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