She was so1 by the people she met online2 she decided to start an IT club3 teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. She and her friends now4 events and collect money to pay for5 teachers. Many people have been helped6 the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and7 a great job. Now8 he works and can take care of himself, his daughter has time to study at university. A 61-year-old woman9 was living alone has started a small online company together with two friends. She no longer feels10 , and her company has become quite successful.
Much has been1 about the wonders of the World Wide Web. There are2 articles3 us how the Internet has made our lives4 convenient. We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around5 we go shopping. We can get the most6 information from large7 . We can download software, documents, and images whenever we need them. But the Internet has done much more for people8 simply make life more9 . People's lives have been changed by online10 and social networks.
Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly1 a serious illness and2 to quit her job. At age 50, she found3 out of work and4 at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a5 , she discovered thatthe Internet6 help her feel less lonely and bored. She could listen7 music, watch films, play games, and explore the world. She also joined an online group8 she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet9 its ability to remove the10 that usually exists between people.
Jan1 started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better. She believes that it is2 important to bridge the digital divide and make3 that everyone has4 to the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is5 a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
Jan's life has6 greatly improved by the Internet. "When you go7 tough times, you meet others8 are facing similar challenges," Jan says. "9 about other people's situations10 me to offer help. "
