Matura Englisch - schriftlich - 2004 - ORG Komensky

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1) LISTENING COMPREHENSION: “Internet addiction“ (3:01) Listen to the text twice, take notes and then summarise the listening text and answer the questions. You may answer the questions separately or include the answers in the summary, in which case you have to mark and number them accordingly in the margin. Questions: a) What are the negative aspects of Internet? b) What is the great attraction? c) Why is it so difficult for addicts to give up Internet? Vocabulary: a previous history of depression –have already had attacks of depression fatigue – tiredness withdrawal symptoms – occur when one stops consuming a drug of any kind NOTES:
LISTENING COMPREHENSION: Tapescript Internet addiction (3:01) It can consume up to 80 hours a week, ruin relationships and damage health. It is the world's fastest growing addiction. Internet has created millions of on-line addicts who suffer withdrawal symptoms when they switch off their computer, and have panic attacks if they have no e-mail. They often suffer from screen sickness and talk more to strangers than to their married partners. They show symptoms of the same behaviour which is normally associated with alcohol and gambling. Only very few Internet addicts look for the help which they really need. About 8.1 million addicts spend more than 40 hours a week on line. Internet addiction is as serious as other addictions and can lead to the loss of jobs, partners and money. More than half of the addicts have a previous history of depression or have been treated for other addictions. Like alcohol abuse, it is difficult to tell when entertainment becomes addiction. Suspect behaviour includes lying about the amount of time and money being spent online, neglect of other work, preferring internet to a partner, a tendency to dream about the world-wide web, and a withdrawal from social contracts. Others include changed sleep patterns, loss of interest in sex, fatigue, decline in other hobbies, and withdrawal from friends. The people most at risk of addiction are middle-aged housewives and students. People who become addicted have much in common. Some form of escape is the reason for the Internet addiction. Many of these people are depressed and lonely, held back by low self-esteem, insecurity and anxiety. They are unhappy in their relationships and jobs. The big attraction of the Internet is that it allows them to escape into a fantasy world at any time of the day or night. It is a form of escape which allows people to forget their problems for a short time, just like alcoholics use alcohol. Some addicts spend up to 800 dollars a month on online activities. 82 % of Internet users have tried to reduce the time they spend surfing the Net, but have failed. They lose control over their Internet usage and also fail to anticipate the withdrawal symptoms that follow. They do not know how to develop healthy, positive alternatives. But it is possible to reduce Internet usage without actually giving it up. It is good if compulsive Internet users set a time limit on their usage and recognize the signs that make them want to switch on, like arguments within the family. Like other addictions, an ability to recognize denial symptoms is important. Moving the computer to a more public position also helps to discourage long usage. Increasing social contacts and group therapy are also important. TEXTS FOR LISTENIG COMPREHENSION Set 13 January 1999 - Speaker- Vincent Robinson
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