1 Do you like to surf the Web in your free time? Do you have favorite
websites that you have bookmarked on your computer? The Internet and the
thousands of websites it contains is an amazing source of information. Through
it, we can connect with people in different parts of the world and we can learn
about a wide variety of subjects such as science, technology, health and business.
We can read the news online and we can visit various libraries on line. We have
more access to information now than ever before. However, there is a
challenge. Can we believe everything we read on a website? How can we decide
which Internet websites are trustworthy and which ones should be avoided?
2 One way to decide whether or not a website should be trusted is to think
about its web address. For example, web addresses that end in .com are
commercial sites. The information on these websites may not be accurate, since
these sites usually are trying to make money and may not present information in
an unbiased manner. On the other hand, a more trustworthy website may have
.edu as an ending. This shows that the website is hosted by an educational
institution. While some studies at educational institutions may receive money
from a corporation, generally, information on an educational website is
considered to be worthy and should be taken seriously.
3 Another way to evaluate an Internet website is to find out who owns the
site and who participates in maintaining and updating the site. For instance,
websites that are maintained by individuals may only present one point of view
that is based on opinion rather than on facts and research. However, larger
websites should be considered carefully, too. One example is the Wikipedia
website. Because its name sounds like the word encyclopedia, many web
surfers may think this is a reliable source of information. However, the articles on
the Wikipedia website are written by many different people. While some of these
writers may have researched their topics, others may write their articles based
on their own ideas which may not be accurate. Therefore, it is important to think
carefully about the information on the Wikipedia website.
4 With all of these issues to consider, it is easy to become discouraged when
surfing the web. However, it is important to resist this feeling Most of the
websites are trustworthy and most of the people who maintain them are honest. It
is important, though, to be aware of the issues presented above so that you can
find the best information on the Internet.
Use context clues, word-part clues or dictionary definitions to choose the best definition
of the italicized words in the reading Evaluating Internet Sources.
institution (par. 2)
a. important people in society
b. an established organization
c. a place to take care of people who are disabled or mentally ill
Ques. 21 Do you like to surf the Web in your free time? Do you have favorite
websites that you have bookmarked on your computer? The Internet and the
thousands of websites it contains is an amazing source of information. Through
it, we can connect with people in different parts of the world and we can learn
about a wide variety of subjects such as science, technology, health and business.
We can read the news online and we can visit various libraries on line. We have
more access to information now than ever before. However, there is a
challenge. Can we believe everything we read on a website? How can we decide
which Internet websites are trustworthy and which ones should be avoided?
2 One way to decide whether or not a website should be trusted is to think
about its web address. For example, web addresses that end in .com are
commercial sites. The information on these websites may not be accurate, since
these sites usually are trying to make money and may not present information in
an unbiased manner. On the other hand, a more trustworthy website may have
.edu as an ending. This shows that the website is hosted by an educational
institution. While some studies at educational institutions may receive money
from a corporation, generally, information on an educational website is
considered to be worthy and should be taken seriously.
3 Another way to evaluate an Internet website is to find out who owns the
site and who participates in maintaining and updating the site. For instance,
websites that are maintained by individuals may only present one point of view
that is based on opinion rather than on facts and research. However, larger
websites should be considered carefully, too. One example is the Wikipedia
website. Because its name sounds like the word encyclopedia, many web
surfers may think this is a reliable source of information. However, the articles on
the Wikipedia website are written by many different people. While some of these
writers may have researched their topics, others may write their articles based
on their own ideas which may not be accurate. Therefore, it is important to think
carefully about the information on the Wikipedia website.
4 With all of these issues to consider, it is easy to become discouraged when
surfing the web. However, it is important to resist this feeling Most of the
websites are trustworthy and most of the people who maintain them are honest. It
is important, though, to be aware of the issues presented above so that you can
find the best information on the Internet.
Use context clues, word-part clues or dictionary definitions to choose the best definition
of the italicized words in the reading Evaluating Internet Sources.
unbiased (par. 2)
a. without prejudice
b. without proof
c. without purpose
Ques. 31 Do you like to surf the Web in your free time? Do you have favorite
websites that you have bookmarked on your computer? The Internet and the
thousands of websites it contains is an amazing source of information. Through
it, we can connect with people in different parts of the world and we can learn
about a wide variety of subjects such as science, technology, health and business.
We can read the news online and we can visit various libraries on line. We have
more access to information now than ever before. However, there is a
challenge. Can we believe everything we read on a website? How can we decide
which Internet websites are trustworthy and which ones should be avoided?
2 One way to decide whether or not a website should be trusted is to think
about its web address. For example, web addresses that end in .com are
commercial sites. The information on these websites may not be accurate, since
these sites usually are trying to make money and may not present information in
an unbiased manner. On the other hand, a more trustworthy website may have
.edu as an ending. This shows that the website is hosted by an educational
institution. While some studies at educational institutions may receive money
from a corporation, generally, information on an educational website is
considered to be worthy and should be taken seriously.
3 Another way to evaluate an Internet website is to find out who owns the
site and who participates in maintaining and updating the site. For instance,
websites that are maintained by individuals may only present one point of view
that is based on opinion rather than on facts and research. However, larger
websites should be considered carefully, too. One example is the Wikipedia
website. Because its name sounds like the word encyclopedia, many web
surfers may think this is a reliable source of information. However, the articles on
the Wikipedia website are written by many different people. While some of these
writers may have researched their topics, others may write their articles based
on their own ideas which may not be accurate. Therefore, it is important to think
carefully about the information on the Wikipedia website.
4 With all of these issues to consider, it is easy to become discouraged when
surfing the web. However, it is important to resist this feeling Most of the
websites are trustworthy and most of the people who maintain them are honest. It
is important, though, to be aware of the issues presented above so that you can
find the best information on the Internet.
Use context clues, word-part clues or dictionary definitions to choose the best definition
of the italicized words in the reading Evaluating Internet Sources.
avoided (par. 1)
a. most unusual
b. more reliable
c. not used
Ques. 41 Do you like to surf the Web in your free time? Do you have favorite
websites that you have bookmarked on your computer? The Internet and the
thousands of websites it contains is an amazing source of information. Through
it, we can connect with people in different parts of the world and we can learn
about a wide variety of subjects such as science, technology, health and business.
We can read the news online and we can visit various libraries on line. We have
more access to information now than ever before. However, there is a
challenge. Can we believe everything we read on a website? How can we decide
which Internet websites are trustworthy and which ones should be avoided?
2 One way to decide whether or not a website should be trusted is to think
about its web address. For example, web addresses that end in .com are
commercial sites. The information on these websites may not be accurate, since
these sites usually are trying to make money and may not present information in
an unbiased manner. On the other hand, a more trustworthy website may have
.edu as an ending. This shows that the website is hosted by an educational
institution. While some studies at educational institutions may receive money
from a corporation, generally, information on an educational website is
considered to be worthy and should be taken seriously.
3 Another way to evaluate an Internet website is to find out who owns the
site and who participates in maintaining and updating the site. For instance,
websites that are maintained by individuals may only present one point of view
that is based on opinion rather than on facts and research. However, larger
websites should be considered carefully, too. One example is the Wikipedia
website. Because its name sounds like the word encyclopedia, many web
surfers may think this is a reliable source of information. However, the articles on
the Wikipedia website are written by many different people. While some of these
writers may have researched their topics, others may write their articles based
on their own ideas which may not be accurate. Therefore, it is important to think
carefully about the information on the Wikipedia website.
4 With all of these issues to consider, it is easy to become discouraged when
surfing the web. However, it is important to resist this feeling Most of the
websites are trustworthy and most of the people who maintain them are honest. It
is important, though, to be aware of the issues presented above so that you can
find the best information on the Internet.
Use context clues, word-part clues or dictionary definitions to choose the best definition
of the italicized words in the reading Evaluating Internet Sources.
trustworthy (par. 1)
a. unusual
b. new
c. reliable
Ques. 51 Do you like to surf the Web in your free time? Do you have favorite
websites that you have bookmarked on your computer? The Internet and the
thousands of websites it contains is an amazing source of information. Through
it, we can connect with people in different parts of the world and we can learn
about a wide variety of subjects such as science, technology, health and business.
We can read the news online and we can visit various libraries on line. We have
more access to information now than ever before. However, there is a
challenge. Can we believe everything we read on a website? How can we decide
which Internet websites are trustworthy and which ones should be avoided?
2 One way to decide whether or not a website should be trusted is to think
about its web address. For example, web addresses that end in .com are
commercial sites. The information on these websites may not be accurate, since
these sites usually are trying to make money and may not present information in
an unbiased manner. On the other hand, a more trustworthy website may have
.edu as an ending. This shows that the website is hosted by an educational
institution. While some studies at educational institutions may receive money
from a corporation, generally, information on an educational website is
considered to be worthy and should be taken seriously.
3 Another way to evaluate an Internet website is to find out who owns the
site and who participates in maintaining and updating the site. For instance,
websites that are maintained by individuals may only present one point of view
that is based on opinion rather than on facts and research. However, larger
websites should be considered carefully, too. One example is the Wikipedia
website. Because its name sounds like the word encyclopedia, many web
surfers may think this is a reliable source of information. However, the articles on
the Wikipedia website are written by many different people. While some of these
writers may have researched their topics, others may write their articles based
on their own ideas which may not be accurate. Therefore, it is important to think
carefully about the information on the Wikipedia website.
4 With all of these issues to consider, it is easy to become discouraged when
surfing the web. However, it is important to resist this feeling Most of the
websites are trustworthy and most of the people who maintain them are honest. It
is important, though, to be aware of the issues presented above so that you can
find the best information on the Internet.
Use context clues, word-part clues or dictionary definitions to choose the best definition
of the italicized words in the reading Evaluating Internet Sources.
minimum (par. 1)
a. the greatest amount
b. the only amount
c. the least amount
Ques. 61 Most of us perceive of technology as being a positive part of our lives.
We enjoy the many programs that cable, satellite and web-based television
provide. We like our smart cars that can provide us with maps and instructions
with just a simple touch of a button on our dashboards. Also many of us enjoy
shopping on the Internet. With a quick visit to a website and a click of the mouse,
we can purchase many goods from clothing to books to musical instruments, all
without leaving our homes. There are some, however, who think that many of
these technological advances are dangerous because we lose part of our privacy
when we use them.
2 How, exactly, could buying a book from an Internet website take away our
individual privacy? When customers order books from a particular website, that
website may create a record of what has been ordered as well as a profile of who
has placed the order. This record may be used in many ways. It could be shared
with marketing companies who then use that information to create demographic
profiles biographies of their customers and match these profiles to particular
products. The information could also be used by the Internet merchant to create a
home page that is directly related to each client. Amazon.com, for example, does
something similar to this. If you make a purchase from this company and sign in
as a customer, the next time you log in, you will see a home page that welcomes
you by name and then makes suggestions for future purchases based on previous
purchases. Some customers enjoy this and look forward to seeing what new
suggestions Amazon.com has made for them. However, others may be
concerned that some of their anonymity has been lost and may feel uncomfortable
that this company is keeping track of their choices of the kinds of books they
order.
3 Another type of technology that may affect our privacy is the use of
Global Positioning Systems (GPS). GPS technology can identify the location of
an individual or car in which it is installed through the use of satellites. An
example of this technology would be the use of a GPS service on smart phones.
This technology can be very helpful to everybody. It can provide directions to a
specific destination based on the current location of the car, and it can smart
phone can tell you where you can find the nearest coffee shop. However, use of
this technology also means that a person's exact location can be found and
monitored at any time. This has made some people very concerned, and they may
consider the use of GPS a violation of individual privacy.
4 Finally, the use of services such as TiVo also worries those who are
concerned with technology and privacy. For avid television watchers, a
subscription to TiVo and its services provides the perfect way to record television
shows and easily skip through annoying commercials. Additionally, TiVo
technology allows viewers to record shows by subject area. For example, viewers
can record all shows related to ancient Egypt. Viewers can also record shows by
title such as recording episodes of The Simpsons. This technology, then,
allows viewers to create their own programming, based on their individual
likes and dislikes. However, this opportunity has a cost; TiVo also records and
keeps track of individual viewing preferences. In a sense, subscribers to TiVo
are assisting in the creation of a larger marketing data base without knowing they
are doing this. All in all, technologies such as TiVo raise a bigger, more
important question: How much privacy are we willing to give up for the
benefits of using modern technology?
What is something TiVo viewers might be unaware of?
a. Their televisions may not be compatible with TiVo.
b. Their TiVo costs may rise dramatically.
c. Their choice of television shows may be tracked.
Ques. 71 Most of us perceive of technology as being a positive part of our lives.
We enjoy the many programs that cable, satellite and web-based television
provide. We like our smart cars that can provide us with maps and instructions
with just a simple touch of a button on our dashboards. Also many of us enjoy
shopping on the Internet. With a quick visit to a website and a click of the mouse,
we can purchase many goods from clothing to books to musical instruments, all
without leaving our homes. There are some, however, who think that many of
these technological advances are dangerous because we lose part of our privacy
when we use them.
2 How, exactly, could buying a book from an Internet website take away our
individual privacy? When customers order books from a particular website, that
website may create a record of what has been ordered as well as a profile of who
has placed the order. This record may be used in many ways. It could be shared
with marketing companies who then use that information to create demographic
profiles biographies of their customers and match these profiles to particular
products. The information could also be used by the Internet merchant to create a
home page that is directly related to each client. Amazon.com, for example, does
something similar to this. If you make a purchase from this company and sign in
as a customer, the next time you log in, you will see a home page that welcomes
you by name and then makes suggestions for future purchases based on previous
purchases. Some customers enjoy this and look forward to seeing what new
suggestions Amazon.com has made for them. However, others may be
concerned that some of their anonymity has been lost and may feel uncomfortable
that this company is keeping track of their choices of the kinds of books they
order.
3 Another type of technology that may affect our privacy is the use of
Global Positioning Systems (GPS). GPS technology can identify the location of
an individual or car in which it is installed through the use of satellites. An
example of this technology would be the use of a GPS service on smart phones.
This technology can be very helpful to everybody. It can provide directions to a
specific destination based on the current location of the car, and it can smart
phone can tell you where you can find the nearest coffee shop. However, use of
this technology also means that a person's exact location can be found and
monitored at any time. This has made some people very concerned, and they may
consider the use of GPS a violation of individual privacy.
4 Finally, the use of services such as TiVo also worries those who are
concerned with technology and privacy. For avid television watchers, a
subscription to TiVo and its services provides the perfect way to record television
shows and easily skip through annoying commercials. Additionally, TiVo
technology allows viewers to record shows by subject area. For example, viewers
can record all shows related to ancient Egypt. Viewers can also record shows by
title such as recording episodes of The Simpsons. This technology, then,
allows viewers to create their own programming, based on their individual
likes and dislikes. However, this opportunity has a cost; TiVo also records and
keeps track of individual viewing preferences. In a sense, subscribers to TiVo
are assisting in the creation of a larger marketing data base without knowing they
are doing this. All in all, technologies such as TiVo raise a bigger, more
important question: How much privacy are we willing to give up for the
benefits of using modern technology?
Why do many television viewers like TiVo?
a. They don't have to pay a lot of money for this technology.
b. They can easily record their favorite shows and skip commercials.
c. They no longer want to use their outdated VCRs.
Ques. 81 Most of us perceive of technology as being a positive part of our lives.
We enjoy the many programs that cable, satellite and web-based television
provide. We like our smart cars that can provide us with maps and instructions
with just a simple touch of a button on our dashboards. Also many of us enjoy
shopping on the Internet. With a quick visit to a website and a click of the mouse,
we can purchase many goods from clothing to books to musical instruments, all
without leaving our homes. There are some, however, who think that many of
these technological advances are dangerous because we lose part of our privacy
when we use them.
2 How, exactly, could buying a book from an Internet website take away our
individual privacy? When customers order books from a particular website, that
website may create a record of what has been ordered as well as a profile of who
has placed the order. This record may be used in many ways. It could be shared
with marketing companies who then use that information to create demographic
profiles biographies of their customers and match these profiles to particular
products. The information could also be used by the Internet merchant to create a
home page that is directly related to each client. Amazon.com, for example, does
something similar to this. If you make a purchase from this company and sign in
as a customer, the next time you log in, you will see a home page that welcomes
you by name and then makes suggestions for future purchases based on previous
purchases. Some customers enjoy this and look forward to seeing what new
suggestions Amazon.com has made for them. However, others may be
concerned that some of their anonymity has been lost and may feel uncomfortable
that this company is keeping track of their choices of the kinds of books they
order.
3 Another type of technology that may affect our privacy is the use of
Global Positioning Systems (GPS). GPS technology can identify the location of
an individual or car in which it is installed through the use of satellites. An
example of this technology would be the use of a GPS service on smart phones.
This technology can be very helpful to everybody. It can provide directions to a
specific destination based on the current location of the car, and it can smart
phone can tell you where you can find the nearest coffee shop. However, use of
this technology also means that a person's exact location can be found and
monitored at any time. This has made some people very concerned, and they may
consider the use of GPS a violation of individual privacy.
4 Finally, the use of services such as TiVo also worries those who are
concerned with technology and privacy. For avid television watchers, a
subscription to TiVo and its services provides the perfect way to record television
shows and easily skip through annoying commercials. Additionally, TiVo
technology allows viewers to record shows by subject area. For example, viewers
can record all shows related to ancient Egypt. Viewers can also record shows by
title such as recording episodes of The Simpsons. This technology, then,
allows viewers to create their own programming, based on their individual
likes and dislikes. However, this opportunity has a cost; TiVo also records and
keeps track of individual viewing preferences. In a sense, subscribers to TiVo
are assisting in the creation of a larger marketing data base without knowing they
are doing this. All in all, technologies such as TiVo raise a bigger, more
important question: How much privacy are we willing to give up for the
benefits of using modern technology?
How might the use of GPS technology affect individual privacy?
a. Someone's car could break down.
b. Someone could need emergency services.
c. Someone's location can be instantly known.
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