TASK 2. Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each gap.

The Internet was born (1) _______ scientists attempted to connect the American Defence Network to other satellite networks in order to (2) ______ information. Soon, scientific and educational institutions as well as research departments became interested (3) ______ linking up, and, before long, the Internet had expanded into an international information and communication network.

The Internet now spreads all the (4) _____in the world. You can be connected to the Internet directly through your own computer or you can hook up to (5) _______ access system which allows you to use some of the Internet’s services.

The Internet was born (1) _______ scientists attempted to connect the American Defence Network