W: Hi, John.
M: Hi, Jenny.
W: One of the issues today is the digital divide.
M: I know it refers to the divide between who is online and who isn't.
W: What's the nature of the division?How do they divide?
M: (1)_______________________.
W: What do they discover?
M: They find that today 30% of African Americans,33% of Hispanic Americans, and 47% of White Americans, are online,but the largest portion of the American population is Asian Americans with a 65% online.
W: (2)_______________________.
M: Well, one reason is income.Low-income population's use of the Internet is less.
W: Well, computers are still a fairly expensive item.
M: But within five years double the amount of people will be using them.
W: Well, is there a gender divide?
M: No. Not only is there not a gender divide but this year more women will be online than men.
W: Really?
M: (3)_______________________.For instance, they want to find out about woman's health.
W: Yeah. Interesting.
M: Well, they're forecasting that three quarters of the country will be online within five years.
W: That's fast, isn't it?
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