Lesson 1. Vital Statistics » 4A

4. A. Read the text below. Match the questions (A—E) with the passages (1—5). 1) E. This word is made by the combination of the words key (a computer button) and pal (a friend) and used to name someone with whom you become friendly by exchanging e–mails, or to make a long story short, an e–mail penfriend. 2) A. With the Internet, finding keypals has become easier and much more popular. Many students want to find friends on the Internet as a way of practising their language skills and learning more about new cultures. Others just find this form of communication more convenient and funny. 3) D. Although it seems that your virtual friendship has nothing to do with real life, you should be careful when finding friends on the Internet. 4) B. Search the Internet for services of good reputation. In order to protect your identity, choose to use a nickname, rather than your real name. Try to use the language you are studying in the classroom in your communications with others. Ask appropriate questions that will also help you learn about other cultures. Remember that one's personal experience might be just that: to understand a whole culture, you have to talk to many people, but this will give you a start. 5) C. Never give personal information to anyone, including your home address, phone number, and birthday. Stop contact with others if you feel uncomfortable with the topics of conversation. Again, if you protect your identity, this will be easier to do. Tell your teachers or nar