Chatting online is a great way to meet new friends, and it’s a popular choice of entertainment. But

you need to be careful for safe chatting online.

First, you need to be careful who you trust online. Remember you really don’t know these peopleno matter how friendly they may be, and no matter how long you’ve been chatting. Don’t divulge

personal information like your phone number or address. Second, meeting people you chat with

online is not advised. If you do want personal contact then make sure it’s a group situation. And

always make sure that your parents or family know about the meeting. Third, you should not use

your real name as your username.

As a parent, it’s important that you keep your kids safe. If your children are using chat rooms, be

sure that you monitor their chats. Let your kids know that if something is wrong or uncomfortable

in a chat room, they should immediately leave and they should also let you know. Don’t allow your

children to send photos of themselves, or provide personal information like where they go to school.

Let your kids know the dangers of online chat rooms and teach them how to spot those dangers.

Make sure you keep communication lines open with your kids.

Follow these tips, and you’ll both be better prepared for any problems.

Questions 4 to 6 are based on the passage you have just heard.

4. What can be said of the people you’re chatting with online? 

A: You can trust them if you’ve been chatting long enough.

B: You can give your personal information to them.

C: You can meet them if they’re friendly.

D: You can meet them along with others if necessary.

5. What should a parent do about his or her kids’ online chatting? 

A: Prevent the kids from chatting online.

B: Inform the kids of possible dangers.

C: Teach the kids how to use the computer.

D: Limit the time used by the kids for online chatting.

6. Who is the speaker talking to? 

A: Parents.
B: kids.

C: Parents and kids.
D: Teachers and kids.