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Unit 3 The Internet
Reading and Thinking课文要点精析
Part I 课文语法填空
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________ (tell) us how the Internet has made our lives more __________(convenience). We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go ________(shop). We can get the most ________(update) information from large databases. We can download software, documents, and images whenever we need them. But the Internet has done much more for people than ________ (simple)make life more convenient. People's lives have ____________(change) by online communities and social networks.
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convenient
shopping
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been changed
Part I 课文语法填空
JanTchamani ____ English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job.At age 50,she found ______(her) out of work and _____(stick) at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that _______(surf) the Internet could help her feel _____(little) lonely and bored. She could listen to music, watch films, play games,and explore the world. She also joined an online group _______ she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realised that one of the greatest _________(benefit) of the Internet was its ability ________(remove) the distance ___________ usually exists between people.
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She was so inspired by the people she met online _____she decided to start an IT club ________(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 ___work online and found a great job. Now t