3.2 Internet browsers

A. Match the browser toolbar button with the function.

1. Back a. Shows a list of the websites you have visited recently.

2. Forward b. Opens the media bar, accessing internet radio, music, video etc.

3. Stop c. Displays the page you were on before.

4. Refresh¹ / Reload2 d. Shows the latest version of the page.

5. Home e. Opens the search panel.

6. Search f. Displays the page you were on before using the Back button.

7. Favourites1 / Bookmarks2 g. Displays the page you have set as your home page.

8. Media h. Prints the current page.

9. History i. Stops a page from downloading.

10. Mail j. Displays the web addresses you have chosen as your favourites.

11. Print k. Shows email options.

3.3 Search engines What's the difference between a web directory and a search engine?

Web directories (for example, Excite, Lycos) list categories and sub-categories with links to websites. Search engines (for example, Google, Altavista) search the Web for web pages according to the instructions that you give them.

1. Using a search engine

Put the words into the spaces.

click on	criteria	database	hyperlinks
keywords	matches	media	refine
returns	sponsored	view

Stage 1: Enter one or more _____________.

Stage 2: The search engine looks for _____________ in all the web pages on their _____________.

Stage 3: The search engine ____________ the matches (or "hits") with _____________ to the web pages.

Stage 4: The search engine may also return "_____________ links". These are links to the websites of companies who have paid the search engine company.

Stage 5: You _____________ the hyperlink to ____________ the web page.

Stage 6: If necessary, you can _____________ your search by using advanced search _____________ such as language, country or the type of _____________ you are looking for.

2. Logical operators

You can refine your search by using logical operators. Match the search engine instructions with the matches.

1. "English vocabulary"	a. Pages where both words appear.
2. English + vocabulary	b. Pages containing the phrase English vocabulary.
3. English NEAR vocabulary	c. Pages containing one of the words, but not both.
4. English OR vocabulary	d. Pages where the two words appear close together.
5. English NOT vocabulary	e. All pages that contain English except the ones which also contain vocabulary.

3.4 Things on the net

A. Match the activities with the internet features.

1. Keep a public diary of your journey through South America

2. Lose lots of money

3. Find out about the First World War

4. Download songs

5. Listen to music in real time

6. Check your email from any computer

7. Find links to other websites

8. Exchange messages in real time with friends or colleagues

9. Check the latest exchange rates

10. Read new articles about a subject that interests you

1. webmail

2. online music store

3. instant messaging

4. online radio

5. portal

6. blog

7. online encyclopedia

8. currency converter

9. e-zine

10. online casino

B. Can you match these activities with the internet features? (It's not easy – the terms are sometimes confused with each other.)

1. Exchange messages in real time about anything you like with strangers.		a. newsgroup
2. Post messages about your favourite pop group, and maybe reply to other fans' messages.		b. forum
3. Exchange information and messages about saving a local wood from development with anybody who wants to join in.		c. discussion group
4. Exchange information and views about the economy of Australia with other Australian economists.		d. bulletin board / noticeboard
5. Post / download photos, video clips and messages among a group of friends.		e. chatroom