新视野大学英语练习
C) a library standsD) does a library standXI. Short Answer Questions Directions: Read the following passage(s) carefully and give brief answers to the questions. (5 points) Letter writing is becoming less and less common as millions of young people connect daily with their friends through the Internet (因特网). Besides, online is quickly appearing as the place, similar to shopping departments, where the young generation goes to talk with each other. Some young people use the phone less and stay online more to keep in touch with others. Professors are of the opinion that the online connection is a positive development for an age group that desires to keep social relations — and wants to know who's going with whom. Today, 43 percent of American young people use the Net, according to Global TGI, a market research firm. By 2000, that number will climb to 75 percent. Although most young people say they still prefer talking by telephone because they can express feelings, many say they spend more time online. There are different reasons for that. First, online communication is relatively fast, cheap, and easy — especially compared to long-distance phone calls. Then there is the awareness that the Internet is the most recent development. "Young people always have to be up on what's new," says Henkart, a high school junior from California. "Since e-mail is the cool thing, young people want to find out what the big excitement is about."151. What is the major method of written communication for young people today?152. What has become popular with young people, phone calls or online talking?153. According to professors, online talking is best for _______.154. What are the major benefits of online communication?