THE INTERNET

     1.       Look at the picture above. What point is it making?

   

     2.       Look at the photos. Do you think they show positive or negative aspects of using the Internet? Do you think the Internet is a blessing or a curse?

     3.       What do you use the Internet for? Do you think you use it too much?

     4.       Vocabulary

search - to use a computer to look for information, especially on the Internet

search engine -  a computer program used for searching for information on the Internet

search term - a search term is what users key into a search engine when they want to find something specific.

browse - to look for information on a computer, especially on the Internet

browser - a computer program that allows you to look at and search through information on the Internet

back up - to make a copy of information on your computer

a backup copy

a keyboard - a piece of computer equipment with keys on it, used for putting information into a computer

a screen - the flat surface on a computer, television, or piece of electronic equipment where words and pictures are shown

USB flash drive - a small plastic disk drive that stores information and that you can carry around with you. You connect the flash drive to a computer when you want to use the information.

a folder - a group of programs or documents stored in a computer, shown by a picture of a folder on the screen

enter a password - write a password

a link - a connection between one file or section and another, for example on a website

to attach - to send a computer file with an email

an attachment - a computer file that you send with an email

click (on) - to make a computer do something by pressing a button on the mouse

scroll up/down - to move information up or down a computer screen in order to read it

software - programs used by computers
updates - the latest news or information

go online - start using the Internet
username - the name used by someone for operating a computer program
log in (on) - to start using a computer system
log out - to finish using a computer system

download: to take information off the Internet and store it on your computer for viewing later (opposite of “upload”)
Ex: You can download music and listen to it on your MP3 player.
copy and paste - to copy information in a computer document and put it somewhere else in the document

key (in) - to put information into a computer or other electronic machine using keys or a keyboard

The data will need to be keyed immediately.

save - to make a computer keep information that you have put into it

copy - to make a copy of a piece of computer data, such as a piece of writing or a program

print - to produce words, numbers, pictures etc on paper, using a printer or printing press

delete - to remove information stored in a computer
subscribe - to add your name and e-mail address to a list of people who want to receive messages from a website automatically
desktop - the background of a computer screen that shows icons of the programs that are available

subscription - an agreement to pay an amount of money so that you will receive something such as a magazine or a service.

URL - an Internet address  
tap - to touch the screen of a mobile device in order to make something happen
swipe - to move your finger across the screen of a smartphone or tablet

bookmark: to save a website or web page so that you can share it or find it easily another time

This site is definitely worth bookmarking.

freeze: to suddenly stop working (technology)
The screen froze, so I had to turn my computer off.

break up - if the sound on a radio or mobile phone breaks up, you can no longer hear the person who is speaking on it

I can’t hear you, you’re breaking up.

5. Look at how the words are used in sentences 

      6.       What apps do you use? Have you got a favourite app? Why do you like it?

      7.       Read the article. Which of the apps would you most like to use?