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given by their typed dialogue9. Because we rely on coworkers for pany10. She calls people, arranges to meet the few friends remaining in the city, gets to the gym, arranges interviews for stories, doctor’s appointments – anything to get her out of the house and connected with others11. No she doesn’t feel happy. She feels being face to face is intolerable12. She makes her excuses and flees, reenters her apartment, runs to the puter, clicks on the modem, and disappears into the virtual world againWorking on your own1.1) 232) 1,410,133) 114) 122. The first paragraph describes the consequences of livingon a virtual life and the lat tells of the author’s escape back into it. Together, they bring out the dilemma people at present are in: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and real life, but find both unsatisfactoryLanguage Sense Enhancement1. Read aloud1) Routine2) For pany3) Unemployment4) Externally5)