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subject of another article. We are searching for an c Match the highlighted words and phrases in the
answer to our question in the beginning: Are there article to the definitions below.
any spots on Earth where the web of wireless signals 1 : an instrument or method which
cannot reach? enables something to be done
As you may well know, the basic requirements for 2 : a device that orbits the earth,
getting online are wired connections, mobile networks used in transmitting and
and satellites. The labyrinth of fibre-optic cables receiving signals
crossing oceans and land connects all continents, 3 : to revolve around a heavenly
body
but Antarctica and many small island nations except 4 : a place where there is no access
a few. For mobile connections, on the other hand, to the Internet
we depend on cell phone towers which cover a vast 5 : the right or opportunity to use

area. Even in the Sahara Desert, you can have access something
although it is patchy and slow. 6 : not constant or continuous,
When it comes to satellites, they are the slowest uneven in quality
means of getting online, but for those living in remote 7 : the use of state or group
places, they are the only option. It is slow because power to restrict freedom of
expression
data needs to travel between satellite and the user,
and considering the Equator, the distance is about d Answer the questions according to the article.
35.000 km. 1 Which information in the article is interesting/
Internet service providers are working to improve surprising/ worrying/ disappointing to you?
satellites. A satellite which orbits around four times
closer to Earth than regular satellites has been
recently launched. The Cook Islands in the Pacific are
the first customers and they will soon be joined by
Somalia and inland Peru. Other technologies also try 2 Which information in the article did you know?
to cover the small or temporary black spots such as
underground tunnels and city subways.
Are we done then? Not quite. There are still places
left where any of the signals cannot reach. Deep caves,
deep underwater are deprived of access. So, if you think
you can avoid the Internet, moving to the remotest
wilderness, you will be disappointed. The best way to IDIOM OF THE DAY
get offline is simply turning your devices off. ,,
Read the dialogue below and try to guess
the meaning of the idiom.
Kylie: Have you uploaded the photos yet?
Tim: No, not yet. I’ve been waiting for
Granny to finish with the computer.
She spends more time than I do using
the Internet.
Kylie: Oh, I see. She’s a silver surfer then.
Tim: She is, for sure. ,,

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