You are going to read an article about instant messaging, a way of communicating using the internet. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A – F for each part (1-6) of the article. There is an example at the beginning (1).
CHAT WITH FRIENDS IN AN INSTANT (by Chris Toney)
A. Ways to communicate. D. Speed and flexibility.
B. Getting started. E. Communicating with friends online.
C. Choose your category. F. Long – distance solution.
1. D
Instant messaging –or IM- is more immediate than e-mail as you don’t have to check your inbox for new messages – they appear instantly. Another advantage is that more than two people at a time can join in an IM conversation, so it’s ideal for, say, making social arrangements among groups of friends.
2.
Communication by IM isn’t restricted to text. You can send pictures stored on your computer, and if you have microphones and speakers you can talk – the advantage being that internet charges are usually cheaper than phone calls. If you and a friend have webcams, you can also make a video call, in which you can see as well as hear each other.
3.
John Moran, 13, from Southport uses instant messaging to keep in touch with relatives more often”. Carol Taylor, 24, who lives in Argentina, agrees. “My parents live in the UK, and we prefer using an instant messengers to sending email or text messages as it’s more like a real on the other side of the world. “When I go online I swap messages with my cousins in Australia”, says John. It’s much cheaper than phoning them and means I can speak to them conversation”, she says. “I’d rather chat online than call them as it costs so much less”.
4.
The fist step in using IM is to download a piece of software from one of the websites that offer the service. If you already have friends who use IM, find out which program they have. It’s free, doesn’t take long to download and the only costs you face are the standard call charges while you’re on line.
5.
Once you’ve installed this software and connected to the Internet you can start exchanging messages with your friends online. Each user of the service has their own user name. If you find out the user name of people you know, you can create a friend lists. Then, when you go on line, the software tells you which of them are also connected to the Internet, and you can send them a message.
6.
The features on offer vary depending on which service you opt for, although there is not much difference between instant messenger packages. As well as allowing you to use microphones and webcams, most give you a range of options regarding your status. You can usually appear as “online”, “busy” or “away from PC”. The “busy” status is useful if you’re online but don’t want to be disturbed. The “away from PC” status is usually used by those who are permanently online (people who have broadband or an office connection) but aren’t always at their computer.
1.A 2.A 3.B 4.A
1 Ann Sullutor
a is an invention of the 22nd century.
(là một phát minh của thế kỷ 22.)
b costs a huge sum of money.
(tốn một khoản tiền lớn.)
c takes a 20-hour energy charge.
(mất 20 giờ sạc năng lượng.)
d can't be controlled orally.
(không thể kiểm soát bằng miệng.)
Thông tin: “Ann Sullutor is the brainchild of a 22nd century scientist.”
(Ann Sullutor là sản phẩm trí tuệ của một nhà khoa học thế kỷ 22.)
Chọn A
2 The inventor of Ann Sullutor
(Người phát minh ra Ann Sullutor)
a takes inspiration from Helen Keller's tutor.
(lấy cảm hứng từ gia sư của Helen Keller.)
b is a dedicated tutor to visually-impaired children.
(là một gia sư tận tâm cho trẻ em khiếm thị.)
c has a fondness for wristwatches and jewellery.
(rất thích đồng hồ đeo tay và đồ trang sức.)
d works as a teacher in mainstream schools.
(làm giáo viên ở các trường bình thường.)
Thông tin: “Ann Sullutor is the brainchild of a 22nd century scientist modelled on and named after the dedicated tutor of Helen Keller.”
(Ann Sullutor là sản phẩm trí tuệ của một nhà khoa học thế kỷ 22 được mô phỏng và đặt tên theo người hướng dẫn tận tâm của Helen Keller.)
Chọn A
3 Nick can
(Nick có thể)
a regularly send reports to Ann Sullutor.
(thường xuyên gửi báo cáo cho Ann Sullutor.)
b listen to Ann Sullutor's instructions.
(nghe hướng dẫn của Ann Sullutor.)
c switch Ann Sullutor off.
(tắt Ann Sullutor.)
d always get Ann Sullutor's help with his schoolwork immediately.
(luôn nhận được sự giúp đỡ của Ann Sullutor với bài tập ở trường ngay lập tức.)
Thông tin: “if he comes across something unexpected, he can turn to Ann Sullutor for help by using his voice to control the watch on this wrist.”
(nếu anh ấy gặp điều gì đó bất ngờ, anh ấy có thể nhờ Ann Sullutor giúp đỡ bằng cách sử dụng giọng nói của mình để điều khiển chiếc đồng hồ đeo tay này)
Chọn B
4 The writer
(Tác giả)
a believes that Ann Sullutor can be of great help to a child.
(tin rằng Ann Sullutor có thể giúp ích rất nhiều cho một đứa trẻ.)
b finds Ann Sullutor needs a lot of improvement.
(nhận thấy Ann Sullutor cần cải thiện nhiều.)
c thinks the lessons Ann Sullutor suggests are too difficult.
(nghĩ rằng những bài học mà Ann Sullutor gợi ý là quá khó.)
d suggests that Ann Sullutor should be registered in the school system for the best use.
(gợi ý rằng Ann Sullutor nên được đăng ký trong hệ thống trường học để sử dụng tốt nhất.)
Thông tin: “She can make a perfect companion to any child that needs a tutor or a friend to talk with.”
(Cô ấy có thể trở thành một người bạn đồng hành hoàn hảo cho bất kỳ đứa trẻ nào cần một gia sư hoặc một người bạn để nói chuyện.)
Chọn A