Section 7 Using the internet

Section 7 Using the internet

A : Basic ｅxpressions

- search on the Internet

- surf the Internet = surf = browse = explore

- access the Internet = connect to the Internet = get online

- download a file ↔ upload a file

- search engine What kind of search engine do you use?

- update ⇎ upgrade

- be infected with virus = scan for viruses

- Internet traffic = The current level of Internet traffic volume to the site is too high.

- ISP (Internet Service Provider) = Which ISP is fastest and best-rated?

B : Key Sentences

- How can I find information on the Internet? → You need to ----- .

= be connected to the Internet = open/select a search engine.

= type a specific or relevant keyword into the search box. = access and select your results.

= download the files = save the file

C : Key Dialog

- It takes too long to download a file. → Maybe Internet traffic too heavy at this time.

- What's the population of Paris? → Why don't you search for that on the Internet?

- My computer is disconnected from the Internet? → You'd better contact your ISP.

- I think my computer is infected with a virus. → You need to use an anti-virus program.

- My computer reboots itself without warning. → Your computer may be infected with a virus.

- Your website contains so many old data. → I'll update new data tomorrow.

- It is the country's most popular search engine. → I'll register it as a favorite.

D : Office Talk

- How can I eliminate these annoying pop-up ads? → It's simple. Use a pop-up blocker.

- Can you go into a little more detail?

→ Sure, Launch your browser and click the tools menu. And then clic pop-up blocker.

- Thanks. Now, I can remove pop-up ads. As you know, some pop-up windows contain

inappropriate content.

E : Further Study

- My computer is shutting down spontaneously.

- Your computer maybe infected with a virus.

* Some Obvious Symptoms of a Virus

- A computer reboots itself.

- A computer crashes unexpectedly.

- A computer slows down.

- Hard disk data are corrupted.