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Chapter 6 Hobbies and Interests

Unit 3: Surfing the Internet

The Internet is a very useful tool in many aspects of life nowadays. It can be used
in doing business, in researching, or simply spending one’s spare time. Give a
discussion on the things you do on the Internet.

Answer A:

I always use the Internet to do research. As we know, the Internet provides us information about
anything under the sun. The Internet has changed the lives of modern people. As a student, I
always need to do research for projects and reports in class. However, I don’t have much time
to go to a library and browse through old and dusty books. That’s why I opt to go online instead.
It’s instant, fast, and reliable. I can gather the information that I want with just a few clicks. I can
check on up-to-date data to help me deliver an excellent report. I can spend a shorter time with
just a couple of hours researching online compared to a day or two of leafing through books. I
need to save time, so I always go for surfing online for research.

Points to emphasize in answering:

Directly answer the Question. Give minor details about what the Internet provides.
[example: I always use the Internet to do research. As we know, the Internet
provides us information about anything under the sun.]

Tell more about the things you do on the Internet. Cite a specific example.
[example: As a student, I always need to do research for projects and reports in class.]

Try to compare it with other means of gathering data. Point out the Internet’s advantages.
Conclude the discussion.
[example: I need to save time, so I always go for surfing online for research.]

Vocabulary

do research - study; gather information
under the sun - on the world
browse through - look around
go online - surf the Internet
click - pressing and releasing the computer mouse quickly
reliable - one that can be trusted
up-to-date - modern; current
leafing through - turn pages, as in searching or browsing

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