Pre-reading questions:
- Do you think the Internet is important? Please explain your answer.
- How often do you use the Internet?
Vocabulary:
- neutrality /nyoo-TRAL-i-tee/
[noun] the state of being independent and not supporting any side
Neutrality is important for a judge. - block /blok/
[verb] to prevent anyone from passing through
A big dog blocked our path. - specific /spi-SIF-ik/
[adjective] referring to a particular thing
Please give me specific reasons for my bad grade. - website /WEB-sahyt/
[noun] a page on the Internet where information about something can be found
Please check our website for more details. - content /CON-tent/
[noun] the information or ideas that are talked
The contents of this newspaper are so boring.
The State of Washington has passed a law on net neutrality. The law stops internet companies from making internet speed slow. They will also not be allowed to block specific websites and content. The law is signed by Governor Jay Inslee. According to Inslee, the action is done to protect customers. Washington is the first state to pass such law.
True or False:
- Governor James Inslee passed the net neutrality law.
- The state of Washington passed a law on net neutrality.
- The law allows internet companies to slow down the internet speed.
- Washington is the second state to pass a law on net neutrality.
- Blocking websites and content is not allowed because of the net neutrality law.
Vocabulary Check:
Complete the sentences by using the words in the box.
| neutrality | block | specific | website | content |
- Please don’t _______ my number; I need to contact you.
- The writer’s _______ on the issue is surprising.
- https://ejje.weblio.jp/ is my favorite _______; it is very helpful.
- What are the _______ things that I need to change in my project?
- The _______ of this book is disturbing.