Exercise 26. Match the synonyms from the two columns.

1. cause A. conduct

2. disorder B. bump into

3. resolve C. alarming

4. obstruct D. result in

5. carry out E. aim

6. perplex F. tempting

7. doubtful G. sort out

8. target H. confuse

9. come across I. questionable

10. alluring J. disease

11. daunting K. block up

 

Exercise 27. Which of the following best describes the author’s conception?

 

1. The Internet

(A) has geographically fragmented countries.

(B) has reduced homeschooling.

(C) has given us a common platform and medium to explore other cultures and ideologies.

(D) has made content more reliable.

 

2. Surfing the web

(A) doesn’t end up coming across inappropriate words and images.

(B) is hardly ever used in order to find resources for homework, office presentations, and research.

(C) always causes computer virus activation that harms the computers and important files.

(D) can cause both physical and mental disorders that lead to health complications if left unattended.

 

3. The main disadvantages of the Internet are considered to be:

(A) networks using standardized communication protocols.

(B) inconspicuous virus programmes that may get activated simply by clicking a seemingly harmless link.

(C) celebrities promoting themselves to keep their fans happy.

(D) clients’ orders delivered directly to their homes.

 

4. Computers connected to the Internet

(A) are extremely prone to IP targeted virus attacks.

(B) provide for online gambling, social networking, and gaming addiction.

(C) guarantee authenticity of content presented by each website.

(D) create rifts between the real and virtual world.