Read and complete the sentences. A Short History of the Internet

A Short History of the Internet

The Internet was invented in the 1960s by computer scientists working in America. For many years, only people in universities and people very interested in computer technology used this new invention.

In 1991, a British computer scientist called Tim Berners-Lee invented the world wide web. This made it much easier to use the Internet and it became very popular all over the world. But there was still a problem. The Internet was so slow!

At the beginning of the 21st century, broadband technology made it easier for people to connect quickly to the Internet. It also made it easier for people to share information. People wanted to share videos, links and music on sites like YouTube and MySpace.

Today we can access the Internet on smart phones, laptops, PCs and tablet computers. We live online. Websites have become a big part of our lives. We shop on Amazon and eBay, we talk to friends on Facebook and Twitter, we listen to music on Spotify and search for information on Google.

What is the future of the Internet? Nobody knows. But one thing we can be quite sure about. It isn't going to go away!

1. Computer scientists created the Internet in the United States.
2. The World Wide Web was invented by a British computer scientist.
3. The Internet was too slow for people to use.
4. People share things like music, videos and other media on sites like YouTube and MySpace.
5. We live online now.
6. Facebook, Twitter and Google are examples of websites or platforms that are a big part of our lives.

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