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Q Listen to each dialog and read along. Track 53

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A: ly is it convenient to have and use email?
B: It is very convenient to have and use email because it is another fast and
easy way to contact somebody besides using a telephone. All you need is
an email program on your computer. Secondly email is free) so you doir't
ireed to pay anything.
A: ^diat are some of your favorite kinds of websites?
B: I really enjoy websites where I can talk to people from around the world.
I like to leave posts to my friends on one website. Its really fun.

ส WHEREPEOPLEUSETHEINTERNET

A: lat are the advantages of having Internet access at home?
B: There are many advantages to having Internet access at home. First, you
can go online anytime if you have a computer in your house. You don’t
have to go to the library or your school.
A: Have you ever used the Internet at the library or school?
B: Yes, I like to go on the Internet and check my email.
A: lere else have you seen people using the Internet?
Б: I was in a coffee shop recently and I saw several people using their laptop
computers to access the Internet.

? WHYPEOPLEUSETHEINTERNET

A: Describe how people use the Internet.
B: People use the Internet for various reasons. Some of them use it for business
to communicate with their business partners in other countries, to send emails,
business letters, and orders. Some people use it for personal reasons.

A: Have you ever bought anything online?
B: No, I have irever bought anything online. My dad has bought many things
online, and he has also sold lots of things for his home business^

A: Do you ever use the Internet for school? /
B: Ifl have a research essay to write for school, the first pi ace
go is the Internet. All I have to do is type my topic into
a search engine, and I have all the information I need.

Now practice these dialogs with a classmate.

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