Topic 47 People's Use of the Internet

　　From the chart we can see clearly that the number of Internet surfers in our country has increased from 26.5 million in July 2005 to 45.8 million in July 2006, and then to 59.1 million in January 2007.

　　In my mind, the reasons why the Internet surfers are on the rise are as follows. First, the Internet can help us accomplish many tasks, including both work and play—searching for information has become more convenient than ever,and safe online business is no longer a dream. Besides, surfing the Internet is becoming cheaper and cheaper—more and more people can afford 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 our eyes. 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.