February 05 - 11, 2007
Asia Internet slowly comes back online
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1. Why was it difficult for people to access the Internet?
A. The Internet reactors overheated.
B. join them on a treasure hunt
C. An earthquake damaged the cables.
D. There was a power failure at the Internet hub.

2. What was done to make it possible for people to use the Internet?
A. Internet links were re-routed.
B. The Army offered their devices.
C. A new satellite was sent into orbit.
D. Internet connections were sent by mail.

3. How many ships were sent to deal with the problem?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 24

4. Where were the ships sent?

A. USA
B. Taiwan
C. Thailand
D. Philippines

5. What problem did the ships encounter?
A. They ran out of fuel.
B. The weather was bad.
C. They had an accident.
D. They didnŐt know the way.


Synonyms: Which of the following words or phrases replace the ones from the passage best?
6. snap
A. bend
B. break
C. shake
D. stretch

7. don
  A. order
B. put on
C. request
D. develop

8. acquisition
A. use
B. trial
C. creation
D. purchase

9. obstruct
A. hinder
B. facilitate
C. expedite
D. accelerate

10. restore
A. keep
B. deny
C. delay
D. repair

 

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