Reading 7 (7-1)

Read the notification from the Internet service provider.

Dear Mindeye Customer,

Last week, Websurf Internet purchased Mindeye Communications. Starting next week we will be your ISP.

            This new relationship has many benefits. First, you receive a free download of our exclusive VirusWatch 9.0 antivirus software to protect your computer. We’re also building all-new T-3 lines to accomodate new customers. This means greater bandwidth for broadband and T-1 users.

            Unfortunately, we’re discounting dial-up service. But we are upgrading to DSL. Turn in your old modem to us to receive a new DSL modem free of charge. 

            You also receive our award-winning technical support. We’ll help you set up your wireless router to bring Wi-Fi to your household. We can even help recover your password you forget.

            You’ll also have access to WebSurf hotspots. You can find them at selected airports, restaurants and coffee shops. All you need is a valid WebSurf account.

            We look forward to providing you with the world’s best Internet service.

Sincerely,

Gina Matson

Customer Relations, WebSurf Internet

Task 5. Choose the correct answers

   1. What is this notice about?

a. Mindeye’s plan to buy WebSurf

b. what WebSurf offers to new  customers

c. WebSurf offering free wireless routers

d. troubleshootiing Internet access issues

   2. Which service does WebSurf  NOT offer?

a. tech support                         b. dial-up Internet

c. hotspot access                     d. broadband Internet access

   3. What can you iinfer from the notice?

a. Anyone can use WebSurf hotspots.

b. More people use T-1 than broadband.

c. WebSurf expects to retain Mindeye customers.

d. Mindeye offers its custoers more service.

Task 6. Match the words with the definitions.

1.T-1;     2.Wi-Fi;    3.dial-up;     4.modem;     5.broadband

A. __an Internet connection using wireless signals

            B. __an Internet connection using regular phone lines

            C. __a device that sends information over phone lines

            D. __lines that allow many users to connect to the Internet.

            E. __a system allowiing the transfer of large amounts of data.

Task 7. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

antivirus software;    hotspot;   ISP;   upgrade; wireless router;          DSL;      T-3

1.  The  coffee shop has a/an  . . . . . . . so customers can go online.

2.  A . . . . . . . connection only requires a phone line to work.

3.  Contact your . . . . . . . to get in touch with tech support.

4.  . . . . . . . my service because I need more bandwidth.

5.  Using . . . . . . . protects your computer.

6.  You need a/an  . . . . . . . to get a Wi-Fi network.

7. The new . . . . . . . lines offer greater bandwidth.