Reading Test
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Passage: The History of the Internet
The internet began in the late 1960s as a project funded by the U.S. Department of Defense called ARPANET. It aimed to connect researchers across the country by creating a decentralized network that could function even during emergencies. By the 1980s, the adoption of the TCP/IP protocol allowed different networks to interconnect, laying the foundation for the modern internet. The 1990s saw the introduction of the World Wide Web, developed by Tim Berners-Lee, which transformed the Internet into a user-friendly, global system for sharing information.
Today, the internet is an essential part of everyday life, enabling communication, commerce, education, and entertainment. Trends such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are shaping how we interact online. Social media and streaming platforms dominate digital culture, while advances in connectivity, such as 5G, promise faster and more reliable access.
The future of the internet looks even more dynamic. Emerging technologies like the metaverse, quantum computing, and global satellite networks are expected to revolutionize how we live and work. As the internet continues to evolve, issues like cybersecurity, digital privacy, and equitable access will remain crucial challenges for the global community.
1) What was the first name of the internet project funded by the U.S. Department of Defense?
2) In which decade did the internet begin?
3) Who created the World Wide Web?
4) Name one thing people can do on the internet today.
5) What is one challenge mentioned about the future of the internet?
6) What was the purpose of the ARPANET project initiated by the U.S. Department of Defense?
7) How did the introduction of the TCP/IP protocol influence the development of the internet?
8) In what way did the World Wide Web make the internet easier to use?
9) Which two technological advancements are currently transforming how we use the internet?
10) What are some of the concerns people have about the internet's future?
11) Why was decentralization a key feature of ARPANET's design?
12) What role did TCP/IP play in creating global internet connectivity?
13) How did the World Wide Web influence the accessibility and usability of the Internet?
14) How are technologies like AI and blockchain reshaping the way we use the internet?
15) What ethical and societal challenges are associated with upcoming technologies like the metaverse and quantum computing?
Listening Test
Here’s a conversation-based version of the listening prompts...
16) What is the profession of Sarah?
17) What is the profession of Mark?
18) What is the profession of Clara?
19) What is the profession of Tom?
20) What is the profession of John?
21) What is the context of the conversation?
22) What is the context of the conversation?
23) What is the context of the conversation?
24) What is the context of the conversation?
25) What is the context of the conversation?
26) Where is the speaker most likely located?
27) Where is the speaker most likely located?
28) Where is the speaker most likely located?
29) Where is the speaker most likely located?
30) Where is the speaker most likely located?
