Analytical Exposition Quiz - XI MIPA 1

New technologies and high-speed Internet connections have helped online gaming become a popular pastime on the Internet. The risks of online games should be understood by anyone enjoying them.

First, viruses may arrive as attachments in e-mail messages or via instant messaging programs. Corrupt or malicious programs may also be hidden in the game files you download or software you install. Viruses and worms may be used to install malicious software on your computer.

Besides, malicious individuals may try to trick you into installing software on your computer that they can use, to control your computer, monitor your online activities, or launch attacks against other computers.

Furthermore, if a malicious individual gathers information about you from the profiles you create in games and other sources, they may be able to use it to establish accounts in your name, resell it, or use it to access your existing financial accounts.

For the reasons mentioned, it is clear that online games are risky and we should understand the risks.

Adapted from: Eric J. Hayes, Playing It Safe: Avoiding Online Gaming Risks, produced 2006 by US-CERT, a government organization, updated 2008.

What is the text about?

• The advantages and disadvantages of online games.

• How malicious individuals trick us via online

  games.

• The description of online games in general.

• Tips to play online games.

• The risks of online games.

New technologies and high-speed Internet connections have helped online gaming become a popular pastime on the Internet. The risks of online games should be understood by anyone enjoying them.

First, viruses may arrive as attachments in e-mail messages or via instant messaging programs. Corrupt or malicious programs may also be hidden in the game files you download or software you install. Viruses and worms may be used to install malicious software on your computer.

Besides, malicious individuals may try to trick you into installing software on your computer that they can use, to control your computer, monitor your online activities, or launch attacks against other computers.

Furthermore, if malicious individuals gather information about you from the profiles you create in games and other sources, they may be able to use it to establish accounts in your name, resell it, or use it to access your existing financial accounts.

For the reasons mentioned, it is clear that online games are risky and we should understand the risks.

Adapted from: Eric J. Hayes, Playing It Safe: Avoiding Online Gaming Risks, produced 2006 by US-CERT, a government organization, updated 2008.

"... they may be able to use it to establish accounts in your name ..." (Paragraph 4)

The word 'they' here refers to...

• online gamers

• internet users

• malicious individuals

• profiles we create in games

• profiles we create in games and other

  sources

New technologies and high-speed Internet connections have helped online gaming become a popular pastime on the Internet. The risks of online games should be understood by anyone enjoying them.

First, viruses may arrive as attachments in e-mail messages or via instant messaging programs. Corrupt or malicious programs may also be hidden in the game files you download or software you install. Viruses and worms may be used to install malicious software on your computer.

Besides, malicious individuals may try to trick you into installing software on your computer that they can use, to control your computer, monitor your online activities, or launch attacks against other computers.

Furthermore, if malicious individuals gather information about you from the profiles you create in games and other sources, they may be able to use it to establish accounts in your name, resell it, or use it to access your existing financial accounts.

For the reasons mentioned, it is clear that online games are risky and we should understand the risks.

Adapted from: Eric J. Hayes, Playing It Safe: Avoiding Online Gaming Risks, produced 2006 by US-CERT, a government organization, updated 2008.

Which of the following is NOT the risk mentioned in the text?

• Corrupt or malicious programs may be hidden in the game files you download.

• Malicious individuals may access your

  existing financial accounts.

• Viruses and worms may be used to install

  malicious software.

• Game software may sometimes introduce

  unknown vulnerabilities.

• Viruses may arrive via instant messaging

  programs.

New technologies and high-speed Internet connections have helped online gaming become a popular pastime on the Internet. The risks of online games should be understood by anyone enjoying them.

First, viruses may arrive as attachments in e-mail messages or via instant messaging programs. Corrupt or malicious programs may also be hidden in the game files you download or software you install. Viruses and worms may be used to install malicious software on your computer.

Besides, malicious individuals may try to trick you into installing software on your computer that they can use, to control your computer, monitor your online activities, or launch attacks against other computers.

Furthermore, if malicious individuals gather information about you from the profiles you create in games and other sources, they may be able to use it to establish accounts in your name, resell it, or use it to access your existing financial accounts.

For the reasons mentioned, it is clear that online games are risky and we should understand the risks.

Adapted from: Eric J. Hayes, Playing It Safe: Avoiding Online Gaming Risks, produced 2006 by US-CERT, a government organization, updated 2008.

How many arguments are presented in the text?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

New technologies and high-speed Internet connections have helped online gaming become a popular pastime on the Internet. The risks of online games should be understood by anyone enjoying them.

First, viruses may arrive as attachments in e-mail messages or via instant messaging programs. Corrupt or malicious programs may also be hidden in the game files you download or software you install. Viruses and worms may be used to install malicious software on your computer.

Besides, malicious individuals may try to trick you into installing software on your computer that they can use, to control your computer, monitor your online activities, or launch attacks against other computers.

Furthermore, if malicious individuals gather information about you from the profiles you create in games and other sources, they may be able to use it to establish accounts in your name, resell it, or use it to access your existing financial accounts.

For the reasons mentioned, it is clear that online games are risky and we should understand the risks.

Adapted from: Eric J. Hayes, Playing It Safe: Avoiding Online Gaming Risks, produced 2006 by US-CERT, a government organization, updated 2008.

"...they can use to control your computer..." (Paragraph 3)

The word 'control' here is similar to the word...

• convey

• overlook

• restrain

• rouse

• put forth

Recently, the government issued a policy to increase the amount of down payments for car credit applications. We should support this policy. This is because of the following reasons.

First, people will think twice to apply for car credit. With expensive down payments, there will be only a few people buying cars on credit. This will reduce the number of cars on the road. In other words, it may stop traffic jams.

Second, too many cars on the road will lead to pollution. If the down payment is increased and there are only a few cars on the road, the air pollution will be reduced. As a result, we will be healthier.

Third, when there are just a few cars on the road, the number of car accidents may diminish. Roads will be safer for people.

Finally, expensive down payments may lead to more economical lifestyles. It may be the best way to limit people from consuming unnecessary goods. Many people will purchase cars because they really need them, not just because they wish to have them.

In view of the above reasons, we should support the government's policy to increase the down payment tor cars.

What is the text about?

• The pros and cons of driving a car

• The relationship between cars and pollution

• Why there should be no down payment for cars

• Why down payments for cars should be increased.

• Why people should not use cars when going out

Recently, the government issued a policy to increase the amount of down payments for car credit applications. We should support this policy. This is because of the following reasons.

First, people will think twice to apply for car credit. With expensive down payments, there will be only a few people buying cars on credit. This will reduce the number of cars on the road. In other words, it may stop traffic jams.

Second, too many cars on the road will lead to pollution. If the down payment is increased and there are only a few cars on the road, the air pollution will be reduced. As a result, we will be healthier.

Third, when there are just a few cars on the road, the number of car accidents may diminish. Roads will be safer for people.

Finally, expensive down payments may lead to more economical lifestyles. It may be the best way to limit people from consuming unnecessary goods. Many people will purchase cars because they really need them, not just because they wish to have them.

In view of the above reasons, we should support the government's policy to increase the down payment tor cars.

What is the relationship between the increase of down payments and an economical lifestyle?

• People who really need cars will buy them

• People will think twice to go out by car

• It will reduce the number of cars

• Traffic jams will be reduced

• We will be healthier

Recently, the government issued a policy to increase the amount of down payments for car credit applications. We should support this policy. This is because of the following reasons.

First, people will think twice to apply for car credit. With expensive down payments, there will be only a few people buying cars on credit. This will reduce the number of cars on the road. In other words, it may stop traffic jams.

Second, too many cars on the road will lead to pollution. If the down payment is increased and there are only a few cars on the road, the air pollution will be reduced. As a result, we will be healthier.

Third, when there are just a few cars on the road, the number of car accidents may diminish. Roads will be safer for people.

Finally, expensive down payments may lead to more economical lifestyles. It may be the best way to limit people from consuming unnecessary goods. Many people will purchase cars because they really need them, not just because they wish to have them.

In view of the above reasons, we should support the government's policy to increase the down payment tor cars.

The following are the effects of the down payment increase, EXCEPT _______.

• It may stop traffic jams

• The air pollution will be reduced

• It may increase the price of petrol

• It may lead to more economical lifestyles

• The number of cars on the road may decrease

Recently, the government issued a policy to increase the amount of down payments for car credit applications. We should support this policy. This is because of the following reasons.

First, people will think twice to apply for car credit. With expensive down payments, there will be only a few people buying cars on credit. This will reduce the number of cars on the road. In other words, it may stop traffic jams.

Second, too many cars on the road will lead to pollution. If the down payment is increased and there are only a few cars on the road, the air pollution will be reduced. As a result, we will be healthier.

Third, when there are just a few cars on the road, the number of car accidents may diminish. Roads will be safer for people.

Finally, expensive down payments may lead to more economical lifestyles. It may be the best way to limit people from consuming unnecessary goods. Many people will purchase cars because they really need them, not just because they wish to have them.

In view of the above reasons, we should support the government's policy to increase the down payment tor cars.

Which of the paragraphs discusses that roads will be safer?

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

• Paragraph 6

Recently, the government issued a policy to increase the amount of down payments for car credit applications. We should support this policy. This is because of the following reasons.

First, people will think twice to apply for car credit. With expensive down payments, there will be only a few people buying cars on credit. This will reduce the number of cars on the road. In other words, it may stop traffic jams.

Second, too many cars on the road will lead to pollution. If the down payment is increased and there are only a few cars on the road, the air pollution will be reduced. As a result, we will be healthier.

Third, when there are just a few cars on the road, the number of car accidents may diminish. Roads will be safer for people.

Finally, expensive down payments may lead to more economical lifestyles. It may be the best way to limit people from consuming unnecessary goods. Many people will purchase cars because they really need them, not just because they wish to have them.

In view of the above reasons, we should support the government's policy to increase the down payment tor cars.

“…the number of car accidents may diminish." (Paragraph 4)

What is the synonym of 'diminish'?

• Omit

• Count

• Multiply

• Increase

• Decrease