Read the following sample letter

I am writing to request information on Springfield University's International Exchange program. I am one year from completion of the equivalent of a B.A. degree at International University, and I wish to broaden my experience by attending a foreign university for a semester.

I am an excellent student in the Anthropology department here, and after graduation I intend to continue my studies in this field in North America.

Please send any information pertaining to my application as a foreign exchange student to the above address.

 

2. Following this sample write a letter of your own.

1. Find a partner and answer the following questions:

· Do you often use the Internet?

· When did you first use the Internet?

· About how many hours a day do you use the Internet?

· Who uses the Internet the most in your family?

· Are you for or against electronic books?

· Do you know anyone who has an ebook. What can they tell you about ebooks?

 

2. List ideas for and against electronic books and the internet then make a discussion as a class:

Electronic books

Advantages	Disadvantages

 

The Internet in education

Advantages	Disadvantages

 

1. For the questions 1-10 choose the correct answer a, b or c.
1) My computer keeps __________________ all the time!
[a] crashing
[b] breaking
[c] planting

2) If you want to read your e-mails, you must __________________ first.
[a] log off
[b] switch on
[c] log on

3) I prefer working on a __________________, for I can take it with me wherever I go.
[a] computer
[b] laptop
[c] desktop computer

4) My __________________ is not working!
[a] mice
[b] mickey
[c] mouse

5) Press any __________________ and see if it works.
[a] touch
[b] key
[c] button

6) If you want to get some information about this subject, use a __________________.
[a] help engine
[b] search engine
[c] engine help

 

7) Before you leave, don't forget __________________!
[a] to close
[b] to log off
[c] to shut

8) All my work is gone! I forgot __________________ my data!
[a] to save
[b] to hold
[c] to keep

9) You should __________________ this programme, it offers many new possibilities.
[a] carry
[b] take
[c] download

10) Wait for me, I won't be long, I'll just __________________ my email.
[a] go on
[b] check
[c] verify

 

Find the words.

1. A series of interconnected computers and databases around the world _______________________________ (tineretn)
2. A part of a website that can be read on a computer screen ______________________________ (bwe epag)
3.The first page that you can see when you look at a website ______________________________ (eomh epga)
4.A piece of equipment that is used to send information from a computer through a telephone system _______________ (mdmoe)
5.To copy computer programs or information electronically ______________________________ (dnowdloa)
6. A connection between documents on areas on the internet ______________________________ (klni)
7. www is an internet address which stands for ______________________________ (dwold wrie bwe)

8. To press the button on a computer mouse _______________ (cklci)
9. To organize and design the words on a page or written document ______________________________ (fmotra)
10. A computer program which allows you to look at pages on the internet ______________________________ (bwrorse)