Units 2& 4 时文阅读拓展学案-2022-2023学年高中英语外研版（2019）必修第三册

Book 3 Unit 2拓展阅读 New Ways to Make a Difference in the World ——Easy, simple, fun tips for making a difference using the internet I write about the relationship between technology and happiness. Sometimes I write about problems with technology. Sometimes I write about how we can interact with technology more effectively. But today I want to share with you six ways you can use technology to make a positive difference in the world: 1. Join a mission-oriented online group. There are now tons of online groups. Many of these groups focus on common interests—for example, cats, cooking, or sports. But other groups focus on common goals—for example, electing a particular political candidate, addressing an important social problem, or raising money for an important cause. Joining one of these mission-oriented groups can be a great way to get started making a difference with very little time investment or risk. You can even try out a few groups to see which ones fit you best and boost your happiness the most. 2. Raise money for a good cause. Increasingly, social media can be used to raise money for good causes. My friend Kyra sold T-shirts on Facebook to raise money for an organization she wanted to support. And Patrick asked friends to donate to a charity for his birthday present. You can do things like this too. By making your online interactions less about yourself and more about making a positive difference for others, you’ll likely feel better about yourself and boost your happiness. 3. Leave kind words for others who contribute something positive. Instead of just clicking away after enjoying a video, picture, or article, take a moment to leave a kind note for the person who created it or shared it. Devote a bit more time than it would take to simply click a like button, and instead say something genuine and from your heart. Believe me, the other person will really appreciate it and you’ll leave feeling more satisfied than you would have had you skipped leaving a kind