UNIVERSIDAD DISTRITAL FRANCISCO JOSE DE CALDAS

INSTITUTO DE LENGUAS DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DISTRITAL -ILUD

INTRODUCTORY II AUTONOMOUS No. 4

READING

Read the text, mark the sentences true (T) or false (F).

The Digital Divide

A recent survey has shown that the number of people in the United Kingdom who do
not intend to get internet access has risen. These people, who are known as 'net
refuseniks', make up 44% of UK households, or 11.2 million people in total.

The research also showed that more than 70 percent of these people said that they
were not interested in getting connected to the internet. This number has risen from
just over 50% in 2005, with most giving lack of computer skills as a reason for not
getting internet access, though some also said it was because of the cost.

More and more people are getting broadband and high speed net is available almost everywhere in the UK, but there
are still a significant number of people who refuse to take the first step.

The cost of getting online is going down and internet speeds are increasing, so many see the main challenge to be
explaining the relevance of the internet to this group. This would encourage them to get connected before they are left
too far behind. The gap between those who have access to and use the internet is the digital divide, and if the gap
continues to widen, those without access will get left behind and miss out on many opportunities, especially in their
careers.

Taken from: http://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/13.html

T F
1. More people in the UK do not intend to get internet access than before.
2. The majority of people in the UK are 'net refuseniks'.
3. Most of those without internet access want to get it.
4. The minority of the people surveyed in 2005 weren't interested in having internet access.
5. The main reason for not getting internet access is the cost.
6. High speed internet is not available everywhere in the UK.
7. Both costs and speeds are increasing.
8. Many people think that getting the costs down is the key to this problem.
9. The digital divide is widening in the UK.
10. Not having access to the internet will only affect people's careers.

1. Listen toLISTENING
the following advertisement. Then, choose the correct answer A, B or C:

1. How many hours of Internet access a 4. How much web space does the company
month does this company provide? provide?
A. less that 150 hours
B. between 151 and 300 hours A. less than 13 MB
C. more than 300 hours B. 30 MB
C. more than 39 MB
2. What are the calling hours for technical 4. How much web space does the company
support? provide?
A. from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight
B. from 12:00 midnight to 12:00 midnight A. less than 13 MB
C. from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 p.m. B. 30 MB
C. more than 39 MB
3. When can you access during the month?
A. 90 hours
B. 500 hours
C. every time

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 USE OF ENGLISH

1. Write about your country; write about the superlative of each item:

Example: popular sport: Football is the most popular sport in (my country/Colombia)

Learn more about the use of comparative and superlatives: http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=pWTL_xJx6Xk&feature=related

1. Big city 6. Luxurious restaurant
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
2. Beautiful city 7. Common last name
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
3. Important industry 8. Rainy month
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
4. Successful artist 9. Long river
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
5. Famous actress 10. Large shopping mall
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________

2. Compare these computers and complete the conversation. Study the table first:

Assistant: Good morning. Can I help you?

Man: Yes, we're looking for a computer for my wife.

Woman: The thing is, I'm not sure whether to get this laptop or
a desktop like that one over there.
Assistant: Well, they're both very good computers.
Man: The desktop is much ___________(fast) and
________________(powerful) than the laptop, isn't it? And the
hard drive's __________(large).
Woman: Yes, but look how much space it takes up. My office is
so tiny, and it's already full of stuff. There's wouldn't be enough
room for it. The laptop is much _____________(compact).
Assistant: How essential is portability for your work?
Woman: Sorry?
Assistant: I mean, will you just be working in your office, or will you need to take the computer out on the road with
you?
Woman: Yes, I may need to take it out to see customers and do presentations and things like that.
Assistant: Ah, well, for that you really need a laptop.
Woman: Yes, I think maybe that's what I'll get.
Man: Are you sure? Remember, the laptop is much ______________(expensive) than the desktop, and the screen is
______________(small).
Woman: Yes. But the desktop's ____________(ugly)! Oh, I don't know. I just like the laptop _________(good). It's
within my budget. I think I'm going to buy it.
Man: Fine, it's your decision.

Assistant: Fine.
Man: Now, I see the laptop doesn't come with any extras. How much is a good printer?
Assistant: Well, if you'll just come over here, there are some very good printers on special offer...

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