Topic 47 People’s Use of the Internet

　　From the chart we can see clearly that the number ofInternet surfers in our country has increased from26. 5 million in July 2005 to 45. 8 million in July2006, and then to 59. 1 million in January 2007.

　　In my mind, the reasons why the Internet surfers areon the rise are as follows.

　　First, the Internet can help us accomplish manytasks, including both work and play—searching forinformation has become more convenient thanever,and safe online business is no longer a dream.

　　Besides, surfing the Internet is becoming cheaper and cheaper—more and more people canafford it.

　　The negative effects of the Internet are also clear.

　　To begin with, sitting too long before the computers is harmful to our body, especially to oureyes.

　　In addition, more and more people become indulged in playing video games or chatting online,which are time-consuming.

　　All in all, I should say the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

　　The key lies in whether we can make good use of it to enhance both work and study.