Module 9 Unit 2（同步课件）英语外研版九年级上册

仓颉之初作书盖依类象形故谓之文其形声相益即谓之字文者物象之本字者言孳乳而浸多也著于竹帛谓之仓颉之初作书盖依类象形故谓之文其形声相益即谓之字文者物象之本字者言孳乳而 Unit 2 Will books be replaced by the interent Module 9 Read the following words from the conversation in Unit 1 and answer the question. “ In the past, we mainly got information from paper books. Today, with the invention of the computer and electronic technology, it’s easy to get information on the Internet. The Internet is more powerful than books.” — Dad (M9U1) Do you agree that the Internet is more powerful than books? Compare the advantages and disadvantages of books and the Internet, then complete the table. books the Internet advantages disadvantages Read the title of the passage. Do you think books will be replaced by the Internet? Free Talk VS Read the passage and match the main ideas with the paragraphs. a) The world before printed books b) The world after the invention of printing c) Life with paper and printing d) Technology and books e) The future books 2 3 1 4 5 Read the 2nd and 3rd paras and answer the questions. 1. When was the paper created? 2. How did paper change people’s lives in ancient times? 3. Could everyone read books in ancient times? Why? 4. When was printing invented? 5. What changes has the development of printing brought to people? 1. Paper was first created about 2,000 years ago in China. 2. People started to write on paper to make books. 3. No. Because books were only produced one by hand at a time, so they were expensive.Therefore, few people had the chance to learn to read. 4. Printing was invented during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. 5. Developments in printing made it possible to produce books more quickly and cheaply. More people had the chance to learn to read. As a result, knowledge and ideas spread faster than ever before. Read the 4th and 5th paras and answer the question. 1. Compared with books and printing, what are the adva