3 Read the story again. Mark the sentences ✓ (true), X (false) or ? (doesn't say).
1 x The story takes place in Tom's house.
2 The house is near a lake.
3 Tom heard the cat before he saw it.
4 Tom knew how the kitten got out of the attic.
5 Tom's grandmother doesn't like cats.
6 The girl wanted Tom to help her get the kitten.
7 The girl in the photo died in an accident.
(1) What is the Internet? — Что такое Интернет?
It’s a global net of computers, connected with each other. People can get all kinds of information from this net, using their laptops, phones and other gadgets.
(2) What would the world be like without the Internet? — Каким был бы мир без Интернета?
Books and newspapers would be more popular. People would spend more time with their friends and families. Children would be more active and would spend more time outside. On the other hand, it would be difficult to contact other people quickly. All the processes would take much more time and our life would be more difficult.
(3) Could you live without the Internet? — Вы могли бы жить без Интернета?
Yes I could. I remember myself in childhood, when the Internet wasn’t so popular yet. It was a good time.
(4) Is the Internet dangerous? — Интернет опасен?
I think it is. Especially, when people use it in the wrong way. A lot of information is absolutely useless or even harmful for users of the Internet.
(5) What kind of technology will replace the Internet? — Какие технологии заменят Интернет?
I don’t know. I think nothing can replace the Internet. At least in the next 20 years.
(6) What annoys you about the Internet? — Что вас раздражает в Интернете?
People get addicted to it. It’s not good.
(7) Are you addicted to the Internet? — Вы зависимы от интернета?
Yes I am, but I’m always trying to find the balance and use the internet mostly for the best: education, work, communication and so on.
Mickey was originally going to be named Mortimer
Walt Disney has planned to name the mouse Mortimer, but his wife told him that Mickey would be more suitable. Mortimer went on to become Mickey’s rival in the animated shows.
Mickey has his very own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame
In 1978, On his 50th anniversary, Mickey became the first cartoon character to be ever named on the prestigious Walk of Fame in Hollywood.
Mickey was the first cartoon character to ever speak
In the episode, The Karnival Kid, Mickey speaks his first words, which are “Hot Dogs.” This episode is a historic one in animation history as this was the first time a cartoon character ever spoke.
The artists who voiced Mickey & Minnie were married in real life
Wayne Allwine, who dubbed for Mickey was married to Russi Taylor, the artist who dubbed for Minnie.
Mickey has an Oscar to his name
Yup, Mickey won an Oscar for his supporting role in Lend A Paw, which was mostly centered around Pluto. He has been nominated about 10 times.
Mickey’s middle-name is Theodore
We’ve always only heard Mickey introducing himself as Mickey Mouse, but his actual full name is Mickey Theodore Mouse.
Mickey has released a music album
In 1978, a music album was released by Mickey which went on to earn the double platinum status. Not bad for a mouse who can sing.
Walt Disney used to voice Mickey himself
Walt Disney used to actually lend his voice for Mickey until 1946. It’s never actually been confirmed why he stopped, but some say it was because of his heavy smoking habit, while others say it was because he had a lot on his plate due to other studio commitments he had lined up.
Mickey Mouse is more famous that Santa Claus
Children from all across the globe can identify Mickey Mouse much more easily than Santa Claus.
Walt Disney got inspiration to create Mickey from his pet mouse
He owned a trained mouse when he was young, and the idea of him popped up when he was on a train ride from Manhattan to Hollywood.
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