The History of the Internet Worksheet | Elementary ESL PDF
Elementary — Level C
This free ESL worksheet on The History of the Internet is designed for cefr a1-a2 level. simple sentences, common vocabulary, age 8-12 or beginner adult learners. Use it for homework, classroom reading practice, or self-study.
نص للقراءة
In 1969, scientists in the United States made a small network. It connected only four computers. They called it ARPANET. It was the first internet. People used it to send messages between universities.
In 1989, a man named Tim Berners-Lee had a great idea. He worked in Switzerland. He wanted to share information easily. So he made the World Wide Web. The web uses websites and links. This made the internet easy for everyone.
In the 1990s, more people started to use the internet at home. They sent emails to friends. They read news online. The first big search engine was Google. It started in 1998.
Today, billions of people use the internet every day. We watch videos, play games, and talk to family far away. We use phones, tablets, and computers. The internet has changed our lives in many ways.
مفردات
| كلمة | تعريف | مثال |
|---|---|---|
| network | a group of computers that are connected | The school has a computer network in every classroom. |
| connect | to join two or more things together | I connect my phone to the internet every morning. |
| scientist | a person who studies science | The scientist did an experiment in the lab. |
| message | words you send to another person | She sent me a message on her phone. |
| information | facts or news about something | I found information about Taiwan online. |
| website | a place on the internet with pages to read | My favorite website has cooking videos. |
| search engine | a tool that helps you find things on the internet | I use a search engine to find homework answers. |
| billions | very, very big numbers (1,000,000,000 or more) | Billions of people live on Earth. |
أسئلة الفهم
- When did the first internet start?
_(answer space)_ - What was the name of the first internet network?
_(answer space)_ - Who made the World Wide Web?
_(answer space)_ - What is the name of the first big search engine, and when did it start?
_(answer space)_ - Name three things people do on the internet today.
_(answer space)_
صواب أم خطأ
Write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.
- T / F The internet is more than 200 years old.
- T / F ARPANET connected only four computers at the start.
- T / F Tim Berners-Lee made the World Wide Web in Switzerland.
- T / F Google was the first internet network in 1969.
- T / F Today, billions of people use the internet every day.
أسئلة للمناقشة
- How many hours do you use the internet every day? What do you do on it?
- What is your favorite website or app? Why do you like it?
- Do you think the internet is good or bad for children? Why?
Answer Key (click to reveal)
- Q1: The first internet started in 1969, about 60 years ago.
- Q2: It was called ARPANET.
- Q3: Tim Berners-Lee made the World Wide Web in 1989.
- Q4: It is Google, and it started in 1998.
- Q5: People watch videos, play games, and talk to family.
True/False:
- 1. False
- 2. True
- 3. True
- 4. False
- 5. True
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