Vocabulary I
the act of pressing the button on a computer mouse
click
a message that is sent with a computer
People can get weather information through the Internet
True
We can ____ many things at home with just a few clicks of the mouse.
buy
What does the Internet help us do?
The Internet helps us do many things (check the weather/buy movie tickets).
the large system of connected computers around the world
Internet
to start a computer for use
boot up
Buying movie tickets by using the Internet is difficult
False
A farmer in India can check the _____ of soybeans in Chicago.
price
How does the Internet help students?
Students do not have to go to the library (they can do their homework with a computer).
the amount of money one must pay for something
price
work we do every day
daily task
The Internet is not available in small villages yet
False
information
How has the Internet changed many lives?
Because it makes many things easier.
to look and see something one wants to know
check
to disagree
argue
Students need a lot of books to do their homework
False
People today know the _______ of the Internet.
What things can we buy on the Internet?
We can buy many things on the Internet (groceries/clothes/movie tickets).
how much something is valued or needed
importance
information
Many people do not know the Internet's importance
False
The way people live has been _______ by the Internet.
changed
How can the Internet help travelers?
Travelers can check the weather all over the world.