1. INTERNET

2. What is Internet?
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to serve billions of users worldwide.

3. It is a network of networks that consists of millions of private, public, academic, business, and government networks.

4. The prevalent language for communication on the Internet is English with 30% of Web visitors. Follow:
Chinese (14 %),
Japanese (8%),
Spanish (8%),
German, French (5%).
By continent, 36% of the world's Internet users are based in Asia, 29% in Europe, and 21% in North America.

5.
is based on a store-and-forward model in which computer server systems accept, forward, deliver and store messages on behalf of users, who only need to connect to the infrastructure, typically an server, with a network-enabled device (e.g., a personal computer) for the duration of message submission or retrieval.

6. World Wide Web
Another common use of the Internet (maybe the most important one) is the World Wide Web.
The World Wide Web (commonly abbreviated as the "Web") is a system of interlinked, hypertext documents accessed via the Internet.

7. Internet Addiction

8. Advantages of the Internet use:
Part of an everyday life
Unlimited source of information
Knowledge
News
“Staying in touch” with people:
Remote access
Relationship with physically separated people

9. Disadvantages of the Internet excessive use :
relationship problems
sense of loneliness and isolation
depression or general unhappiness
necessity to show yourself in the best way
turning into introverts
neglecting family activities, social events,
work, school.

10. Internet addiction disorder (IAD)
Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is excessive computer use that interferes with daily life.
IAD was originally proposed as a disorder by Ivan Goldberg in 1995.
He took pathological gambling as diagnosed by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) as his model for the description of IAD.

11. Symptoms of IAD constantly thinking and talking about Internet
not being able to limit time online
prefer online communication rather than real one, etc.

12. Academic Problems: decline in study habits, significant drop in grades
missed classes

13. Social isolation Family discord Divorce Job loss Sleep deprivation
Consequences:
Social isolation
Family discord
Divorce
Job loss
Sleep deprivation
Dry eyes, etc.

14. failure pain joy kiss love sports study family disappointment party
Everyday life!!!
failure
joy
pain
kiss
love
sports
study
family
disappointment
party
girlfriend
touch
boyfriend
obligations
happiness
success
tears
hug
friends
concerts
cinema
theatre
smile
travel
fight
work 14

15. EXERCISES

16. Answer the following questions:
What do you use the Internet for?
What is the impact of the Internet on society and our lives ?
What are the drawbacks of the Internet?

17. 1. A system of computers interconnected by
1. Find the words in the text which have the following meaning:
1. A system of computers interconnected by
telephone wires or other means in order to
share information:
_________ network
2.The informal name for the conventional postal system, as opposed to electronic mail:
__________ snail mail
3. Something that makes an action or a process easier (v.):
_________ to facilitate

18. 4. A sequence of characters that one must input to gain access to a file, application, or computer system: ___________ password 5. A set of interconnected WebPages, usually including a homepage, generally located on the same server: __________ website 6. A person who receives mail: ___________ recipient

19. Internet Homework Achieve Access Dedicate Display Encompass Exchange
Search the Internet and find synonyms for the following verbs:
Achieve
Access
Dedicate
Display
Encompass
Exchange
Hold
Indicate
Launch
Navigate
Personalize
Retrieve
Surf
Organize
Provide
Resource
Share
Transfer