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.
