4/2 Talk abou how people get addicted to the Internet.

Although the Internet has many pros, one major con is that it can be addictive.
* pros and cons: positive and negative effects
* addictive: 중독성의
ex> Weigh out the pros and cons before you make your decision.
ex> The new drama is so addictive that I can't stop watching it!

The Internet has the power to give us the world at our fingertips.
* at one's fingertips: 즉시 이용 가능한
ex> The library gives us hundreds of reference books at our fingertips.

However, with such endless resources, it can be distracting as well.
* distracting: 정신을 팔리게 하는

Time can fly by with online games, social networking sites, blogs, and more.
ex> Time flies by when you're having fun with your friends.

People can play them for hours on end.
* for hours on end: 몇 시간이나 계속해서
ex> The baby cried for hours on end all weekend because he was sick.

Online gaming has become a looming social problem that affects the youger generation in particular.

Some kids zone out in front of their computer screens and don't do anything else.
* zone out: fall asleep or lose concentration or consciousness
ex> She was so tired that she zoned out during her important meeting.

@ We're lagging behind.  우리 뒤처지고 있어.


1. Caffeine in coffee can be addictive.
2. The blog will give you a variety of recipes at your fingertips.
3. I would read books in the library for hours on end.
4. The student always zoned out in his class.