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Internet access is a human right

Most of the worlds Internet users believe Internet access is a basic human right. This is according to a
new poll conducted for the BBC. A survey of more than 27,000 adults in 26 different countries found four
out of five people believed access to the World Wide Web was a right everyone in the world needs and
should have.

The chief of the International Telecommunication Union, Dr. Hamadoun Toure, told the BBC World
Service: "The right to communicate cannot be ignored. The Internet is the most powerful potential source
of enlightenment ever created." Dr. Toure believes online access should be available everywhere. He says
that governments must "regard the internet as basic infrastructure - just like roads, waste and water." In
some countries, this has already happened. Finland and Estonia have laws saying access is a human right.
International bodies such as the UN are also pushing for universal net access.

The survey also showed how the Internet is quickly becoming a vital part of our life, all across the world.
Over 75 per cent of Japanese, Mexican and Russian people said they could not live without it. It is easy to
see why. Almost everything we do in our life today, from communication, study, work and leisure, needs
the Internet. Without access to the Web, many people would feel helpless and powerless.

Almost 80 per cent of those who took the survey believe the Web had a positive impact, with nearly four
fifths saying they have greater freedom. However, many web users were also worried about the dangers
of using the Internet. The dangers of fraud, the ease of access to violent and explicit content and worries
over privacy were the most concerning aspects for those questioned. One big surprise was that the
majority of users in Japan, South Korea and Germany felt it was not safe for them to express their
opinions online although in Nigeria, India and Ghana there was much more confidence about speaking
out.

I. COMPREHENSION (15 POINTS)

BASE ALL YOUR ANSWERS ON THE TEXT

A. ARE THESE SENTENCES TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY (3 pts).
1. The article says the UN has made the internet access a human right.

2. There are at least 2 countries with laws saying the internet is a right.

3. Most German, Japanese and South Korean web users were worried about freedom of expression.
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B. ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS. (3 pts)

1. According to the survey, who could not do without the Internet?
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2. How would people feel without having access to the Internet?
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3. Why did many users worry about the web?

C. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES. ( 3 pts)

1. Dr. Hamadoun Toure thinks that governments should consider the internet as ..
...
2. People from Japan, Mexico and Russia could not live without the internet because ...
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3. Unlike users in Japan, South Korea and Germany, Nigerian, Ghanaian and Indian users.
...

D. FIND IN THE TEXT WORDS OR EXPRESSIONS THAT MEAN THE SAME AS: (3 pts)
1. disregarded ( parag 2)
2. necessary ( parag 3)
3. the risks ( parag 4).

E. WHAT DO THE UNDERLINED WORDS IN THE TEXT REFER TO? (3pts)

1. He:
2. they:
3. them: ..

II. LANGUAGE (15 POINTS)

A. MATCH THE WORDS THAT GO TOGETHER TO MAKE APPROPRIATE COLLOCATIONS:

(2 pts)

a. technology
1. tell
b. humour
c. community
2. communication
d. a joke
e. laughter

B. FILL IN EACH GAP WITH AN APPROPRIATE PHRASAL VERB. (2 pts)

take after give up ask in log in log out

1. I couldnt because my internet connection was experiencing problems.

2. Mary and John are twins. They each other in everything.
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C. REWRITE THE SENTENCES BEGINNING WITH THE WORDS GIVEN: (4 pts)

1. I couldnt send you an e-mail because I didnt have access to the Internet.
If ....
2. I didnt join the English Club with my friends.
I wish .
3. A charity association has recently built a new school for girls in a remote area.
A new school .
4. I must see a doctor tomorrow, said Ahmed.
Ahmed told his father ....

D. PUT THE VERBS BETWEEN BRACKETS IN THE CORRECT TENSE OR FORM. (3 pts)
1. Ill never get this report finished if you keep (interrupt) . me.
2. John and his friends (go) .. on an excursion next weekend.
3. We (finish) .. building our new house by this time next year.

E. MATCH EACH EXPRESSION WITH ITS APPROPRIATE FUNCTION. (2 pts)

1. Mrs. Simpson took her medication. Yet, she didnt feel better. a. Advice
2. To my mind, technology has pros as well as cons. b. Concession
3. I strongly agree that humour is important in our everyday life. c. Opinion
4. I advise students to revise their lessons regularly. d. Agreeing

F. JOIN THE PAIRS OF SENTENCES WITH THE LINKING WORDS GIVEN. (2 pts)
1. There was fog at the airport. All flights were delayed. (because of)

2. Jane left early. She wanted to catch her train. (in order to)

III. WRITING (10 POINTS)

Nowadays, more and more people use the internet. Write a short article to your school magazine about
the advantages and drawbacks of using the internet. (Approximately 200 words)

The following suggestions may help you:

- The internet offers a lot of information.
- The main objective of the internet has always been the communication.
- The world becomes a small village.
- Theft of personal information.
- The internet is an obstacle to creativity.
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