UNIT 5. Communication technologies » Стр.54 (2)

Answer these questions about the Internet. 1. How are computers linked together on the Internet? Millions of computers are linked together by telephone lines, fiber optic cables, satellite and microwave connections. 2. Who started the Internet? When? It was started by the US Department of Defence in 1969. 3. What does a typical web page look like? A typical web page looks like a magazine page, but you can scroll it up and down with a mouse. 4. What are some specific things you can do on the Web? Sending emails, doing shopping, finding jobs, getting news, ordering food and even travelling are possible with the Web.