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We are all busy talking about and using the Internet (互联网), but how many of
us know the history of the Internet?
Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in
the 1960s. At that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer networks
(网络) didn't work well. If one computer in the network broke down, then the whole
network stopped. So a new network system had to be set up. It should be good
enough to be used by many different computers. If part of the network was not
working, information could be sent through another part. In this way computer
network system would keep on working all the time.
At first the Internet was only used by the government, but, in the early
1970s, universities, hospitals and banks were allowed to use it too. However,
computers were still very expensive and the Internet was difficult to use. By
the start of the 1990s, computers became cheaper and easier to use. Scientists
had also developed software that made 'surfing' (浏览) the Internet more
convenient.
Today it is easy to get on-line (上网) and it is said that millions of people
use the Internet everyday. Sending e-mail is more and more popular among
students.
The Internet has now become one of the most important parts of people's
life.
Jack is a twenty-year-old young man. Two years ago, when he finished middle
school, he found work in a shop. Usually he works until ten o'clock in the
evening. He is very tired when he gets home. After a quick supper he goes to bed
and soon falls asleep. His grandma who lives downstairs is satisfied with (满意)
him.
One day, on his way home, he met Mary. They were both happy. He asked the
girl to his house, she agreed happily. He bought some fruit and drinks for her.
And they talked about their school, teachers, classmates and their future (未来).
They talked for a long time.
“Have a look at your watch, please,” said the girl. “What time is it
now?”
“Sorry, something is wrong with my watch,” said Jack. “Where's yours?”
“I left it at home.”
Jack thought for a moment and found a way. He began to stamp his foot on
the floor, “Bang! Bang! Bang!”
The sound woke his grandma up. The old woman shouted downstairs, “It's
twelve o'clock in the night, Jack. Why are you still jumping upstairs?” |
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发表于 2016-7-10 16:17:47