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Read the sentences below and try to work out the meaning of the words in bold from the context . Answer in your notebook . E Despite the attraction of using the Internet , it would be foolish to ignore the drawbacks . These disadvantages include slow connections and expensive phone bills . Which word in the text means the same as drawbacks ? Ib Most Internet sites try to exploit the medium , that is , they try to take advantage of what the Internet has to offer , including sound , video and hyperlinks . Which words in the text explain the meaningof exploit ? @ A network is a connection of two or more computers . Many networks are very large and have hundreds of computers connected to one another . These computers can communicate with each other . Which words in the text describe what network / s ? Q Finding your way through the Internet is often difficult because of the volatility of the sites : graphics change , new features are added , and sometimes sites move or disappear completely . Which words in the text help you understand what volatility means ? 5 The words below appear in the feature article on page 18 . & Prepare a table like the one below in your notebook . 155 For each word that you know , write its meaning next to the word . $ Scan the article for each of the words . Use the context to work out the meaning of the word . Which strategy did you use ? 6 Use a dictionary to check the meaning of each of the words . If the word has more than one meaning , choose the meaning that fits the context . fegy # 1 : Similar Meanings Look for another word in the text that means the same 03 drawbacks . Strategy # 2 : Explanation Find the explanation for exploit in the text . Strategy # 3 : Description Look for a description of network in the text . Strategy # 4 : General Context The general context can help you understand what volatility means .
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