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 Exercise 1
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1. Choose the best answer to each question based on the information from the passage.

  1. How good a resource is the Web in the author's opinion?  
    A) It's quick, easy to access, and full of useful information.
    B) It's only useful when it's very easy to substantiate the data.
    C) It's mainly useful for researching new or unfamiliar topics.
    D) It's only useful if you can avoid all the distracting websites.

  2. What does the author not say he does on the web?  
    A) Looking up technical computer information.
    B) Frequently enjoying music and movies.
    C) Watching all aspects of the financial world.
    D) Using email, and gathers much other data.

  3. What does the author do with the information he has found on the Web when he's in a hurry to leave the office?  
    A) He emails it to his home computer.
    B) He stays in the office until he handles it.
    C) He prints it out and reads it later or on the commuter train.
    D) He sends it to his colleagues.

  4. How has the Web changed the author's access to information?  
    A) There's no major change in his approach.
    B) He finds new information much more quickly and easily.
    C) He finds many kinds of information more quickly and easily.
    D) He finds most kinds of information more quickly and easily.

  5. How regularly does the author use the Web as a research tool?  
    A) He only starts his research on the Web.
    B) He usually finishes his research on the Web.
    C) He does most of his research on the Web.
    D) He only uses the Web to substantiate data from other sources.
 
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