UNIT 4 Period One　Topic Talk-2021-2022学年高一英语【步步高】学习笔记（北师大版2019必修二）word

类文赏读　话题导入 STRONGER TOGETHER：HOW WE HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY THE INTERNET Much has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web.There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient1.We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping.We can get the most updated2 information from large databases3.We can download software，documents，and images whenever we need them.But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient.People’s lives have been changed by online communities and social networks. Jan Tchamani，an English teacher in Birmingham，UK，suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job.At age 50，she found herself out of work and stuck4 at home with only her computer to keep her company5.After a while，she discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored.She could listen to music，watch films，play games，and explore the world.She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others.She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people. She was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet.She and her friends now organise events and collect money to pay for private teachers.Many people have been helped by the club.A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job.Now that he works and can take care of himself，his daughter has time to study at university.A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online company together with two friends.She no longer feels lonely，and her company has become quite successful. Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better.She believes that it is highly important to bridge the di