Allow me to present a solid case in favour of Network addiction.. isn’t it far better than watching TV for hours on end? Or what about playing video games? That’s much more harmful and pointless, in my opinion. At least with Network, the things I do are seen by my peers, for better or worse, and my actions are not completely invisible and meaningless. At least there’s a purpose, right?
I suppose we find purpose where we want to find it. One could argue that a TV addiction helps keep you up-to-date with current events. And maybe a computer game sharpens your physical reflexes. I’ve decided that I’m a Network junkie because I’m a deeply social person. I like sharing opinions, photos, videos, and links to articles I enjoyed reading. And I’m not ashamed of it!
OK, I admit, I might check my Network page 100 times a day too many. I might get just a little upset when no one clicks ’like’ on any of the random postings I make every day. But I did get 70 ’likes’ for the photo I posted of me with my cat in front of my chin, which made me look as if I had a beard. You have to admit, those sorts of pictures are hilarious, and if they make someone laugh, where’s the harm in that?
12. The author refers to Mark Zuckerberg as a man who is…
1) parental.
2) generous.
3) powerful.
4) ordinary.
13. What does the author think about being Network friends with people you don’t know?
1) It is rather meaningless.
2) It can give you cause to delete your account.
3) It adds meaning to your life.
4) It can stop you having friends in real life.
Ответ:
14. The expression ’trappings of Western society’ in paragraph 4 means…
1) things that hold us hostage.
2) our habits or belongings.
3) the medias effect on people.
4) a person’s lonely existence.
Ответ:
15. What does the author think about other people’s relationship with Network?
1) Everyone is far worse.
2) No one can be as bad.
3) It varies from person to person.
4) Most people aren’t honest about it.
Ответ:
16. In paragraph 6, what does the ’it’ refer to in both instances of «I’m better off accepting it than trying to fight it’?
1) The things people think about the author.
2) The quality of things the author posts.
3) The lack of free time in the authors life.
4) The author’s desire to use Network often.
Ответ:
17. What is the author’s rationale for using Network?