It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the internet computer network around the world . Most people use the internet to get information or for entertainment . A new study , however , says that almost 6% of internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives . The study says these people may find it difficult to stop using the internet because they have become addicted . Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop an activity . According to Mr. Greenfield, a psychologist , 30% internet users say that they use the internet to escape from problems or emotions . The study also shows that having discussions with strangers in internet areas called ' chat room ' is one of the most addictive activities. 

WHAT IS THE BEST TITLE OF THE PASSAGE? 
A. DISAVANTAGES OF USING 'CHAT ROOM'
B. VIRTUAL WAY TO ESCAPE FROM PROBLEMS OR EMOTIONS
C. THE INTERNET AND ITS DISAVANTAGES
D. THE ADVANTAGES OF THE INTERNET

READING 1

It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to get information or for entertainment. A new study, however, says that almost 6% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study says these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop an activity. According to Mr Greenfield, a psychologist, 30% Internet users say that they use the Internet to escape from problems or emotions. The study also shows that having discussions with strangers in Internet areas called “chat rooms” is one of the most addictive activities.

1.Most people use the Internet for ________.

            A. getting information                                             B. getting information and entertainment         

            C. studying                                                             D. entertainment

2.Some people use the Internet so often that ________.

            A. they become more and more intelligent              B. they become computer programmers

            C. it is good for their mind                                      D. it is seriously harming their lives

3.When someone is addicted to the Internet ________.

            A. they can get rid of it                                               B. they can stop using it easily

            C. they cannot stop using it easily                           D. they will become intelligent

4.One of the most addictive activities is ________.

            A. chatting                     B. setting programs           C. playing chess                      D. getting information

Chọn một phương án đúng A, B, C hoặc D để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau.

It is estimated that about 200 million people use the Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to get (33) ______ or for entertainment. A new study, however, says that almost 3% of Internet users are using it so often that it seriously (34) ______ harm to their lives. It says these people may find it hard to stop using the Internet (35) ______ they have become addicted. In fact, those who are addicted to something finds it extremely difficult to stop the activity. According to Mr. Green Field, a psychologist, 30% Internet users use it to escape from their problems or bad moods. The study also shows that having discussions with people (36) ______ they have never met before through social networks such as Facebook, Zalo is one of the most addictive activities.

II. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from

     It is estimated that about 200 million people who use Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to get information or for entertainment. A new study, however, says that almost 6% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study says these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop an activity. According to Mr. Greenfield, a psychologist, 30% Internet users say that they use the Internet to escape from problems or emotions. The study also shows that having discussions with strangers in Internet areas called “chat room” is one of the most addictive activities.

1. Most people use the Internet……………

A. for getting information      B. for entertainment     C. A and B are wrong.            D. A and B are correct

2. Some people use the Internet so often that………………..

A. they become more and more intelligent                 B. it is seriously harming their lives

C. it is good for their mind                                        D. they become computer programmers

3. When someone is addicted to the Internet………………

            A. they cannot stop using it easily                              B. they can stop using it easily

            C. they can get rid of it                                               D. they will become intelligent

4. According to Mr. Greenfield, 30% Internet users use the internet……………………

A. for entertainment              B. for getting information                                          

C. for chatting                      D. for escaping from problems or emotions

5. One of the most addictive activities is………………..

A. setting programs                 B. playing chess          C. chatting      D. getting information

D. WRITING: Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.

1. These pupils  are hard-working so they get good marks for the test.

If …………………………………………………………………………………

2. John likes eating too much fast food, that’s why he is becoming fatter and fatter.

If …………………………………………………………………………………

3. Mai  doesn’t know the meaning of the words because she doesn’t have a dictionary.

If …………………………………………………………………………………

4. Children like to eat ice-cream. It can cause toothache if they have too much everyday. (which)

……………………………………………………………………………………

5. The gentleman in black is a famous writer. You met him at the party yesterday. (who)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people _____ (27) at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any part of ____ (28) world  for the cost of  a local telephone call. E.mail allows____ (29) to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. ____ (30) saves a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for _____ (31) – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through “on-line” rather than attend a class.

Exercise 1:

It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses  to communicate with customers and workers in many part of the world for the cost of a local telephone call. Email allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. This saves a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for education - students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive email or talk their problems through “on line” rather than attend a class.

1  What does the Internet allow people to do?

A. To stay at home and rest.                           B. To work at office.

C. To travel around the world.                       D. To work at home.

2  How is the communication with customers by the Internet?

A. It is cheap.                                                  B. It is very expensive.

C. It is inconvenient.                                       D. It is difficult

1.  What can be send by Email?

A. Documents.                                                B. Information.

C. Data.                                                           D. All are correct.

2.  How long does it take people to do the shopping on the Internet?

A. A lot of time                                              B. A little time

C. Less time                                                    D. More time

3.  According to the passage, which of the following is not given?

A.  Students may send email to their teachers.

B.  Students may receive email from their teachers.

C.  Students may talk their problems to their teachers.

D.  Students may take a test online.

Read the passage and choose the best phrase for the answer:

It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any part of the world for the cost of a local telephone call. Email allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shoping. This save a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for education -students can connect with their teachers from home to send or receive email or talk their problems through "on-line" rather than attend a class.

1. How many people use the internet computer network around the world ?

.....................................................................................................................

2. What does the internet help for businesses ?

......................................................................................................................

3. How important does email bring users ?

......................................................................................................................

4. What can students do through the internet ?

......................................................................................................................

V.Read the following passage then choose the word A, B, C or D to answer the questions (1p)

It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any part of the world for the cost of a local telephone call. E.mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. This save a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for education – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through “online” rather than attend a class.

1. The Internet allows people .................................................

A. to stay at home and rest              B. not to work     

C. to travel to work                          D. to work at home

2. To a business, the Internet is .................to communicate with customers.

 A. a cheap way                        B. a very expensive way                           

 C. an inconvenient way                   D. a difficult way

3. E.mail can be used to send .................................................

A. documents                 B. information               C. data                 D. all are correct

4. To use the Internet for education is .............................

A. impossible                 B. possible                     C. inconvenient    D. difficult

5. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The benefits of using the internet.                   B. The disadventage of using the internet.

C. How to use the internet.                         D. All are correct.

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank. 

It is estimated that about three billion people use the internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to (1) _______information or for entertainment. A new study, however, shows US that almost 10% of Internet users are using it SO often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study says that these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop (2) _______activity. According to a psychologist in the field. 30% of Internet users claim that they use the Internet to escape from (3) _______or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or discussion with strangers on the Internet is one of the most (4) _______activities. 

1. A. take B. get C. make D. catch 

2. A. the B. a C. an D. Ø 

3. A. trouble B. nuisance C. dangers D. problems 

4. A. liking B. desired C. addictive D. hunted