内容正文:
Unit 3
The Internet
Reading and Thinking
01
Part 01
Listening
3
Look at the online activities in the box and match them with the pictures.
Then tick the pictures of the activities that you like to do when you are online.
___ write a blog post ___ use a search engine
___ chat online ___ stream movies and music
B
C
D
A
4
Sam is doing a survey on online habits, He is now talking to his schoolmates Anna, Paul, and Joe. Listen to the conversation and complete the table.
Name Time spent online every day Online activities Reasons for using the Internet
Anna
Paul
Joe
Two or three hours
Stream videos and music;
Look up information;
Chat with friends
Cheap and easy
Two hours or more
use a search engine to find information, videos and pictures.
To do homework;
helpful
To write something
interesting
write blog posts
At least an hour
5
Listen again and fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.
1. A blog __________ an online diary where you write about something you’re interested in. ____________, I like basketball, so I write a lot on my blog about my favourite team.
is like
For example
2. I stream videos and music, ______, I watch videos and listen to music online.
that is
3. A search engine _________that helps you find what you’re look for.
is a tool
For example
6
02
Part 02
Lead-in
7
Is this your daily routine?
8: 00 a.m.
Answer messages
Get up
8
Is this your daily routine?
10: 00 a.m.
Taking an online course
9
Is this your daily routine?
12: 00 a.m.
Lunch time
Order delivery
10
Is this your daily routine?
10: 00 p.m.
Spending time on the mobile games
11
How has the Internet changed our life?
12
03
Pre-reading
13
Prediction
Look at the title and picture. What do you think the text will say?
The text will say that we have been __________ a lot by the Internet and that it has __________________.
changed
brought us together
14
Prediction
How do you think the writer feels about the topic?
I think the writer feels positive about this topic because they say we are "stronger together".
15
04
While-reading
16
Read for structure
Read the text quickly and get the main idea of each paragraph.
Introduce Jan and the topic of the passage
①
Jan benefited from the Internet and it helps remove the distance between people
②
Jan started an IT club and many people have been helped
③
④
⑤
Jan's online classes and her next goal
Jan's life has been greatly improved by the Internet
17
Read for structure
①
②
③
④
⑤
Part 01
The Internet has changed people's lives
Part 02
The examples of the Internet that have changed people's lives
18
Para. 1
Read for details
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.
关于万维网奇妙之处的著述浩如烟海。讲述互联网如何使我们的生活变得更加方便的文章数不胜数。购物的时候,我们不再需要排队等候,也不需要随身携带现金。我们可以从大型数据库中获得最新的信息。
现在完成时的被动语态
Make+宾语+宾补
adj. 方便的
adj. 更新的
n. 数据库
19
Para. 1
Read for details
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.
在任何需要的时候,我们可以下载软件、文档和图片。然而,互联网为人们做的事情还很多,并不仅仅是让生活变得更加方便而已。在线社区和社交网络已改变了人们的生活。
whenever 引导的让步状语从句,相当于no matter when
现在完成时的被动语态
n. 软件
n. 网络
20
1. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
The changes the Internet has made.
To introduce the topic.
2. What is the function of the first paragraph in the whole passage?
21
Para. 2
Read for details
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.
英国伯明翰的一位英语教师简·夏曼尼突然身患重病,被迫辞去工作。50岁时,她发觉自己失业了,困在家里,只有电脑相伴。过了一阵子,她发现上网可以帮助她减轻孤独和无聊。她可以听音乐,看电影,玩游戏,探索世界。她还加入了一个在线群组;在群里,她可以谈论自己的问题,获得其他人的支持和建议。她意识到互联网的最大好处之一就是能够消除通常存在于人和人之间的距离感。
with 复合结构作 stuck 的伴随状语
v. 冲浪
动名词短语作主语
22
Para. 2
Read for details
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.
她可以听音乐,看电影,玩游戏,探索世界。她还加入了一个在线群组;在群里,她可以谈论自己的问题,获得其他人的支持和建议。她意识到互联网的最大好处之一就是能够消除通常存在于人和人之间的距离感。
n. 益处, 好处
n. 距离
where 引导的定语从句,修饰an online group
23
3. Why did Jan quit her job?
Because she suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job.
24
4. How did the people in the online community help her?
A: By donating money to her.
B: By staying with her everyday.
C: By telling jokes to make her happy.
D: By supporting her and making suggestions.
25
Para. 3
Read for details
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.
她受到网友的启发,决定成立一个IT 俱乐部来教年长一些的人们学习使用电脑和互联网。如今,她与朋友们一起组织各种活动,并为(俱乐部)私人教师的工资筹集资金。许多人得到了俱乐部的帮助。
v. 鼓舞
so... that... (如此……以至于......)引导结果状语从句
“疑问词+不定式”结构作 teach 的直接宾语
26
5. Why did Jim start the IT club?
A: To help young people not feel lonely.
B: To make more money to help the poor in other countries.
C: To teach older people how to use computers and the Internet.
D: To help young people to learn more about computers and Internet.
27
Para. 3
Read for details
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.
一位59 岁的男子学会了如何在网上申请工作,而且找到了一份不错的工作。由于他有事情可做,并能够照顾好自己,他的女儿就有时间上大学了。一位61岁的独居妇女与两位朋友一起创办了一家小型网络公司。她不再感到孤独,而且她的公司也相当成功。
28
Para. 4
Read for details
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 digital divide and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
简开始参加网络课程,更多地学习如何利用互联网让社会变得更加美好。她认为,消除数字鸿沟、确保每个人都能使用互联网并且知晓如何运用新技术,是非常重要的。她的下一个目标是创建一个慈善网站,为贫穷国家的儿童募捐。
n. 取得…的方法
n. 慈善
不定式作目的状语
不定式短语作表语
不定式短语作状语
29
6. What's Jan's next goal?
A: To start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
B: To start a charity organization to help old people start website.
C: To go to the poor countries to help more people.
D: To enjoy a happy life on the Internet with online friends.
30
Para. 5
Read for details
Jan's life has been greatly improved by the Internet. “When you go through tough times, you meet others who are facing similar challenges,” Jan says. “Thinking about other people's situations inspired me to offer help.”
简的生活因互联网而得到的了极大的改善。“当你身处逆境时,你会遇到面临相似挑战的人。”简说道,“想到别人的处境,我就会受到激励,伸出援助之手。"
adj.艰难的
现在完成时的被动语态
who引导的定语从句
动名词短语作主语
31
04
Post-reading
32
List the ways in which the text says that the Internet has changed people's lives. Try to add more examples.
Examples from the text
More examples you know
no longer wait in line or carry cash when shopping;
easily get updated information;
download software, documents, and images;
……
33
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
access convenient surf inspire distance network download cash update benefit
The Internet has brought great _________ to Wuzhen,
a small waterside town in Zhejiang Province. For the past few
years, Wuzhen has hosted the World Internet Conference (WIC),
which makes life in this ancient town much more ___________ than it has been. Residents here can ______online as easily as in large modern cities. Plus they can _________ movies and music at high speeds.
The Internet has even changed Wuzhen's transport! For short _________, both residents and tourists can use the public bike system. Bikes can be rented by using online apps-- no need for paperwork or ______ payment. In 2016, the parking system for Wuzhen's WIC centre was _________ to be fully Internet-based. Wuzhen's entering the world of the Internet should _________ other small towns around the world. No matter how small a town is, everyone should be able to join the global _________ and _________ the world of the Internet!
benefits
convenient
surf
download
distances
cash
inspire
network
access
updated
34
SEE YOU NEXT TIME
35
null
24659.688
null
60028.254
Lavf59.27.100
$$