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Track 2. Read and listen to the text.

Too much internet is harmful.

The internet is an important part of our daily lives.

We access the internet on our computers or smartphones many times a day.

It is one of the most important inventions of the 20th century.

It is useful and it makes life easier in many ways.

It can be a good source of information.

People surf the net for the information they need.

Students use it for their homework and projects.

They can even read books on the internet.

It is also a source of entertainment and free time activities

because people can watch films and videos,

listen to music and play games online.

But this is not all.

It is also a way of communication.

People can talk with their friends on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

They can share information and pictures with people all over the world.

With the internet, people can communicate with each other very easily.

However, the internet can sometimes be dangerous.

Some people spend too much time online

and it becomes the main and sometimes the only activity in their daily lives.

Such people use the internet too much and they cannot stop it.

These people are internet addicts.

They don't go out, spend time with their friends,

do physical exercise or talk to anyone

because they don't want to stay away from their computer and the internet.

It is like an illness and after a while it gets more serious.

These people need professional help from psychologists.

Internet addiction can also become the main cause of obesity,

especially among children.

Some children don't play outside, make friends,

get fresh air or interact with the world.

They become unsociable people.

Parents should be careful about this.

They shouldn't let their children go online for too long.

They should also make the internet a safe place for their children

because there are many dangers.