Unit 3 The Internet Reading and Thinking 学案-2023-2024学年高一英语人教版(2019) 必修第二册

Unit3 The Internet

Reading and Thinking

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 convenient. We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping. We can get the most updated 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 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 stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company. 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,

                                 

when we    no longer have to wait in line

go shopping        

                                              no longer have to carry cash around

Convenientmost updated information from large databases

                                            

                                             software

                                              

download   -documents

                                             Images

 

                                    

problems

 

 

 

 

Stronger    

together:

How we

Have been

changed by

the Internet