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Explanation:

Analyze the origin of the internet

Using the Internet Freedom Analysis knowledge point, we identify the historical context of the speech concerning internet freedom. The internet was originally developed in the United States (starting with ARPANET, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense). Therefore, the internet is an American invention.

Analyze the author's stance on the Broadcasting Board

Using the Speech Excerpt Interpretation knowledge point, we evaluate the author's perspective on the Broadcasting Board's goals. In speeches concerning internet freedom and overcoming state-sponsored censorship (such as those by U.S. officials regarding the Broadcasting Board of Governors), the speaker often expresses skepticism or a lack of confidence in the bureaucratic or immediate efficacy of these boards, or admits a lack of confidence in achieving these goals without open, uncensored tools.

Analyze the assistance intended for the Chinese people

Using the Internet Freedom Analysis knowledge point, the core mission of internet freedom initiatives directed toward countries with heavy censorship (like China) is to provide both the physical/technical means of connection and the unfiltered content itself. Therefore, the author aims to help the Chinese people with both free access to the internet and uncensored information.

Answer:

Question 9

• American (Correct answer)
• Russian
• Japanese

Question 10

• pessimism
• confidence (Correct answer)
• concern
• support

Question 11

• uncensored information
• free access to the internet
• free access to the internet and uncensored information (Correct answer)