Batil Alonazi
AE2 Section B
December 9, 2006
Essay One


THE INTERNET
We cannot ignore how important the media is in our lives, and how it affects everybody's life. Everyday we listen, read, and see many types of media. In the past, newspapers were the main tool of media and also the main source of information. Currently, another media tool, the internet, has become more efficient and more useful than any other media tool and it also helps businesses. You can find any kind of information you need at anytime and everywhere using the internet. It has helped me as an English student to improve my English ability. As a result of that, the internet is my favorite media tool.
First, the internet has simply beaten all other media tool. In the beginning of the last century, newspapers were the main media tool. Television came later to play a major role in media as the best entertaining and educational tool. Since the mid ‘90s, the internet has been competing with other media that offers entertainment, education and communication services. The internet has changed the way of doing business. It has helped companies reach more new customers, and also has helped customers find the best offers. You can buy whatever you want at the lowest price guaranteed with one click. Tow years ago, I used to go through the travel agencies to book flights and hotels, but once I started to book through the internet, I noticed that I could book the same flight at a 50% discount. My favorite travel website is Priceline. This website does not only offer low prices, but it also allows you to bid for your flight. The internet supports the media for up and developing businesses.
Second, I can find any kind of information I need at any time. I can search for information on the internet because of the large numbers of free search engines. Google is my favorite search engine to use to find information I need. I can search in Google for website images, map, movies, and books. On top of all these features, they offer you a free e-mail address with a capacity exceeding 2,000 megabytes to exchange information with others. Searching for information is very important on the internet.
Third, the internet helps me as an English student to improve my English ability. I can use it to practice grammar, and I can find grammar test online. I can use the internet’s free chat to speak with native speakers in English. I can practice for the TOEFL English exam to improve my ability .The internet helps me when I need to translate words from English to my first language with dictionary websites. I can increase my vocabulary and reading skill by using the internet. I recommend any student who is studying English to use the internet.
In conclusion, I cannot imaging myself living without the internet. It has helped me search for information. The internet has helped me to improve my English ability. I think many people like the internet because it is simply the most efficient media and communication tool at this time.
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