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Virtually comes from the word virtual.

In the world of computers, virtual means 'almost'. Some websites offer virtual tours, which make you feel as if you were really at the place you are 'visiting'. These sites use web cameras to constantly transmit video images and multimedia elements such as sound effects, music, voice and text. 

 

Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, offers you a virtual tour of this well-known beach. Go to http://www.webcamgalore.com/EN/webcam/Australia/Bondi-Beach/2233.html to see how a beach looks different at different times during the day. 

What would be some advantages of a virtual tour of Bondi Beach?

Choose the 3 correct answers.

 

 

Mothers who want to take their children to the beach can see if it is clean.

Surfers can see if the waves are good for surfing.

People who want to relax quietly can see if there are too many people on the beach.

Tourists can decide if they want to visit Australia.