The Internet provides opportunities galore, and can be used for a variety of thi

    The Internet provides opportunities galore, and can be used for a variety of things. Some of the things that you can do via the Internet are:

    E-mail: E-mail is an online correspondence（通讯）system. With e-mail you can send and receive instant electronic messages, which are like written letters, but unlike traditional mail which takes a long time. Your messages are delivered instantly to anyone anywhere in the world.

    Access Information: The Internet is a virtual treasure trove of information. Any kind of information on any topic under the sun is available on the Internet. The “search engines” on the Internet can help you to find data on any subject that you need.

    Shopping: Along with getting information on the Internet, you can also shop online. There are many online stores and sites that can be used to look for products as well as for buying them by using your credit card. You do not need to leave your house and can do all your shopping at your convenience.

    Online Chat: There are many “chat rooms” on the web that can be accessed to meet new people, make new friends, or stay in touch with old friends.

    Downloading Software: This is one of the most happening and fun things to do via the Internet. You can download innumerable games, music, videos, movies, and a host of other entertainment software from the Internet, most of which are free.

56. The passage is mainly about _____.

   A. how to use computers properly         B. the advantages of computers

   C. entertainment on the Internet             D. the advantages of the Internet

57. “Chat rooms” probably means _____.

   A. places where you can find lots of information

   B. places where you can telephone your friends

   C. places where you can talk with your friends

   D. places where you can play with your friends

58. The following statements about online shopping are true EXCEPT that _____.

   A. we don’t need to leave the house to do the shopping

   B. we can buy products with a credit card as well as in cash

   C. there are many online stores for us to visit on the Internet

   D. online shopping is very convenient

59. The underlined sentence “Any kind of information on any topic under the sun is available on the Internet.” means that on the Internet _____.

   A. we can get information about things that have happened under the sun

   B. we can’t get information about things that have happened indoors

   C. we can get information only about things that have happened in the daytime

   D. we can get any information about anything that has ever happened anywhere

60. Which of the following things can NOT be done free on the Internet?

   A. Sending e-mails to friends.   

   B. Listening to old songs.

   C. Searching for information

   D. Downloading any software you want to your computer.

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