The World Wide Web (WWW)
One of the most popular services available on the Internet is the World Wide Web (abbreviation WWW). The World Wide Web is often simply referred to as the Web (note the use of the capital letter W). It is also called Information Superhighway or Cyberspace. The World Wide Web is a vast network of linked hypertext files stored on computers throughout the world. It can provide a computer user with information on a huge variety of subjects. The Web contains interlinked documents called WebPages. A set of related WebPages stored together on a server computer is called a website. Websites give the user access to special programs called search engines. Search engines are designed to allow the user to find relevant WebPages on the Web. An Internet system provides free, interactive access to vast resources for people all over the world.
2. Complete the sentences using the information from the text.
a. The World Wide Web (abbreviation WWW) is …
b. The Web contains …
c. Websites give the user …
d. The Web contains …
e. Search engines are designed …
f. An Internet system provides …
3. Answer the questions.
a. What is the name of one of the most popular services available on the Internet?
b. What is the World Wide Web used for?
c. What are WebPages?
d. What is a website?
e. What are search engines?
f. What computer programs are there?
4. Retell the text ‘The World Wide Web (WWW)’.
Task VIII
1. Read and translate the text.
ranging - выбор диапазона; диапазон; в диапазоне; варьирующий (в диапазоне)
scientific research научные исследования, научно-исследовательская работа
producing consumer products – производство потребительских товаров
meet the needs - удовлетворять требования
Smart house - "умный" дом. Дом с центральным компьютерным управлением всеми системами жизнеобеспечения и подсобными службами: освещением, водоснабжением, отоплением, кондиционированием воздуха и т.п.
appealing – трогательный, привлекательный
pinpoint - выявлять; устанавливать
appropriate - соответствующий, подходящий, адекватный
drug – лекарство; средство; наркотик
be in touch with - находиться в контакте с
the disabled = disabled people - страдающие от увечья, болезни; неполноценные; нетрудоспособные; инвалиды
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