Reading Task: Welcome to Cyberspace!
WELCOME TO CYBERSPACE! Travel around the magnificent world of the Internet with
[Link]. The Internet: a world of information, entertainment and communication. Are
you on-line? If not, think about what you’re missing. You could get the latest news it even appears
TV; you could take part in discussions about things that interest you with people from around the
world; you could make new friends who share your ideas and hobbies; you could send messages to
your friends abroad – they will reach them immediately, and at a minimum cost; you could go
shopping for anything, anywhere in the world, and pay much less than you would in a shop. All you
need to do is call us FREE on 0800-600-600, and we will take care of everything! Everything you
need will come to your house in 24 hours, and you will be ready to start surfing the net! And, with
[Link], going on the Internet will cost you very little. For £25 a month, you can have
your own Internet connection, and your own e-mail address. So call us now, on 0800-600-600, and
start exploring the wonderful world of the Internet!
1. Pre-reading Discussion
• Do you use the Internet every day?
• What do you usually do online?
• How much do you think it costs to use the Internet in your country?
2. Vocabulary Match
• 1. Cyberspace
• 2. Surf the net
• 3. E-mail address
• 4. Connection
• 5. Abroad
• a) Being outside your own country
• b) A unique identification for sending and receiving online messages
• c) Browse and explore websites online
• d) The environment where communication over the Internet happens
• e) A link between your device and the Internet
3. Comprehension Questions
• 1. What can you do on the Internet according to the text?
• 2. How quickly will the equipment be delivered to your home?
• 3. What is the monthly cost for using [Link]?
• 4. What do you need to do to get connected?
4. Fill in the Blanks
• You can take part in ______ about things that interest you.
• You can send messages to friends ______ and they will get them immediately.
• For ______ a month, you can have your own Internet connection.
5. Speaking Role-Play
• Student A: You are a customer interested in getting Internet service.
• Student B: You are a [Link] representative.
• Conduct a short conversation where the customer asks questions and the representative gives
details based on the text.
6. Writing Task
• Write a short paragraph recommending [Link] to a friend. Include details about
the cost, delivery time, and things you can do on the Internet.