The Effects of the Internet (Final)

The Internet is very convenient to everyone and changed people's life. At present we can use the Internet to do a lot of things. You just connect to the Internet easily then you get various information. You do not have to go out but you could know the real-time news of the world by the Internet. The Internet also supports people to do so many things efficiently. For example, people can file a report on their liable taxations by the Internet.

In the past, we should go to the library to look up the encyclopaedia if we need to find information. Now we can use the Internet to achieve a lot of useful information and download pictures. We save much time and we do not pay extra fees. Because of this property, people like to read online newspapers instead of printed newspapers. Owing to the Internet breaks the limit of time and space, you can have a contact with your friends who live far. You can send emails to your friends and chat with your friends on MSN or in the video-conference. In addition, you can play online games to increase your friendship.

The Internet is closely related our life. So I think that the Internet is a living tool for people in the age of Information economics. Because of its convenience, people rely on the Internet. There are even people addicted to the Internet. They neglect their duty because they usually stay in front of a computer and concentrate on Internet all day long. It damages their social ability and health. Maybe we should use the Internet properly and choose what is good for us.