The Internet Connects the World — Reading Comprehension

The Internet is a huge system that links computers all over the world. It began in the late 1960s. At that time, scientists wanted to help computers talk to each other. They worked for the United States government. Their project was called ARPANET.

In 1969, the first message was sent over ARPANET. It traveled from one computer in California to another in Los Angeles. The message was only two letters: "LO." The whole word was supposed to be "LOGIN," but the system crashed. Still, this first step was important.

Soon, more computers joined ARPANET. People saw how helpful it was to share information. In the 1980s, new networks joined together. This allowed people to send emails and share files even faster.

By the 1990s, the Internet grew quickly. The World Wide Web made it easy to find websites. People started using browsers to search for news, games, and school projects. The Internet helped people connect with friends and family across the globe.

Today, the Internet is part of daily life. We use it to learn, shop, and talk to others. It helps people work together, solve problems, and share ideas. The Internet shows what happens when people use technology to make the world better.

Network builders, like Vint Cerf and Tim Berners-Lee, are known as "fathers of the Internet." They believed, "We are stronger when we work together." Because of them, the Internet connects millions of people every day.

Interesting Fact: The first picture ever shared on the Internet was of a music band called "Les Horribles Cernettes."

When did the Internet begin?

What was ARPANET?

What was the first Internet message?

Why did scientists build ARPANET?

How did the World Wide Web help?

What happened after ARPANET grew?

The Internet connects the world. True or false?

What is a network?