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3.2. Comprehension tasks

3.2.1. Mark the following statements as True or False:

1. By the end of 2010 the number of Internet users worldwide is expected to be at least two billion people. Is it true?
2. The greatest difference between developed and developing countries concerns bandwidth and high speed Internet. Is it true?
3. Wired Internet connection is the most likely way of internet access in Africa and other developing countries. Is it true?
4. Mobile technologies are already widespread in developing countries and will improve lives of people in future. Is it true?

3.2.2. Using the information in the article, complete these statements

1. It is likely that developing countries will use extensive:
   • wireless networks
   • cable infrastructure
   • fiber infrastructure
2. Lives of people in developing countries will continue improving via their using:
   • online banking and health services
   • text messaging and farm reporting
   • mobile technologies
3. In future possibilities of people will grow as:
   • they will be more aware of computer technologies
   • they will continue using wireless networks
   • broadband or high-speed connections will become more widely available