Listening

1: Listen to the text “Compulsive Internet Disorder

Answer the following questions to check comprehension.

a.

As mentioned in the article, what is the Internet used for?

Why do some experts think that Internet addiction isn't a real illness?

b.

What does the article say about Internet use in South Korea?

c.

What are some of the restrictions at the rehab center?

d.

e.

What are some of the activities at the rehab center?

2. Listen again and fill in the missing sentences. Compare your answers with a partner, and then listen once more.

Compulsive Internet Disorder

a) __________________________________________________________, ecause it's used for communication, information, or entertainment. Billions of people around the world send e-mail, chat online, read the news, and maybe even gamble, trade stocks, or play competitive games on a daily basis. Some have moved into a dangerous realm, though.

b) _______________________________________________________, exactly like someone addicted to drugs or alcohol.

A number of psychologists state that people who become addicted to the Internet already suffer from some kind of illness. For example, someone hooked on day trading would still recklessly buy and sell stocks by phone or face to face with a broker. But other psychiatrists see the addiction as real.c) ___________________________, and insurance companies should pay for treatment.

While doctors and other experts debate the issue, South Korea has already acted on the problem. In addition to counseling centers and treatment programs at hospitals, a rehab center for teens has recently been established. The country held the world's first conference on compulsive Internet disorder, too. Ninety percent of South Korean homes have Internet access, and online gaming is a national sport. Children ditch school to play games.

d) ____________________________________________________________.

The rehab center offers teens the opportunity to rediscover satisfaction with the real world. During the twelve days, participants are barred from computers and may only use a cell phone one hour per day.

e) ____________________________________________________________.

The center turns away about four applicants for each available opening.

3: Vocabulary: In pairs/groups, remember how the words were used in today's article.

4: Fragments: Remember how the fragments were used, and complete the sentence from today's article.