Unit 3 The Internet Reading and Thinking 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第二册

The Internet Reading and Thinking Unit3 1 Pre-reading Look at the title and discuss the following questions in pairs (1) What do you think the text will be about? (2) How do you think the writer feels about the topic? I think the text will say that we have been changed a lot by the Internet and that it has brought us together. I think the writer feels positive about this topic because they say we are “stronger together”. What convenience does internet bring to our life? The Internet has changed our lives study daily life work entertainment pay for bills online shopping search for information Apply for work online Listen to music more Take online classes chat with someone Stream videos Play games post a blog Stronger together: How we have been changed by the internet Pre-reading main title subtitle What do you think the text will say? How do you think the writer feels about the topic? We have been changed a lot (what) by the Internet (how) and that it has brought us together (example) The writer feel positive Before you read, look at the title and discuss these questions in pairs. While-reading Activity 2: Read the text and answer the questions. 1 Why did Jan quit her job? 2 How did the people in the online community help her? 3 Why did she start the IT club? 4 What is the “digital divide”? 5 What’s Jan’s next goal? 6 What can we learn from her experiences? While-reading Activity 2: Read the text and answer the questions. 1 Why did Jan quit her job? 2 How did the people in the online community help her? She suddenly developed a serious illness. People in the online community talked with her about her problems, supported her, and gave her advice. Jan’s experience of dealing with her illness Benefits of the Internet Jan’s IT club to help others Changes of Jan’s life Jan’s belief and next goal Jan’s life has been improved Introduction Example Summary Match the main idea WHILE READING: ANALYZE THE STRUCTRUE OF PARA 1. ①Much has been written about the wonders of the Wide Web. ②There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient. ③We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping. ④We can get the most updated information from large databases. ⑤We can download software, documents, and images whenever we need them. ⑥But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient. ⑦People's lives have been changed by online communities and social networks. ∥ ∥ How would you like to divide these sentences ? Introduction ｝ the Internet convenient Conclusion Supporting details While-reading Activity 2: Read the text and answer the questions. 6 What can we learn from her experiences? We learn that when we go through tough times, we can find help and support from other people online. We also learn that we can feel less lonely by creating or joining communities on the Internet, and that we can even use the Internet to achieve goals. While-reading Activity 3: 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; listen to music; watch films; play games; explore the world; join and online group; apply for work online; start an online company; take online classes; start a charity website read books online; video chat with friends... Can you draw a mind map to show the structure of the text? While-reading Jan’s life has been changed The Internet helped her deal with her illness. She started an IT club to help others online. Her next goal is to start a charity website. example of a 59-year-old man example of a 61-year-old woman developed __________a serious illness 1.had to_____ her job 2.______at home 3.with only her computer to keep her____________ 4.felt lonely and ______ company bored quit stuck Internet got ________ and advice support 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. Para. 2 The Internet helped Jan deal with difficulty problem effect From the words,we can know then she might feel_______________ helpless 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, 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. 2. a 61-year-old woman Why did Jan start the IT club? Any examples? 1. a 59-year-old man applied for work online and found a _____________ started a small _______________ no longer feels _______________ online company lonely great job She started an IT club to help others Para. 3 Post-reading Activity 4: Complete the passage about Wuzhen with the correct forms of the words in the box. 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 updated inspire network access Can you add a heading to this passage? Post-reading Activity 5: Think-Pair-Share Discuss the questions below in pairs and then share with the class. 1 Do you think your life has been changed by the Internet? If so, how? 2 The writer mentions many advantages of using the Internet. Do you think there are any disadvantages? If so, what are they? My life has certainly been changed by the Internet. It has made my school work and studying easier and has helped me stay in touch with old friends more easily and often. I think there are a few disadvantages from using the Internet, such as the lack of privacy. Sharing everything online means people can know everything about us. Also ... Post-reading Other disadvantages from using the Internet Internet addiction lack of face-to-face communication harmful to the eyes ... We need to develop better online habits! The benefits of the Internet Makes life more convenient Change people’s life Jan’s life has been changed The internet helped her deal with her illness. She started club to help others online. Her next goal is to start a charity website a 59-year-old man a 61-year-old man Her lesson— the meaning of being changed and changing Design a mind map of the passage The internet helped her go through tough times. She started an IT club to help others. She started taking online courses to learn how to use the internet to make society better Her next goal is to start a charity website What's the difference of Jan’s changes ? ______ help from the Internet ______ help to others with the Internet receive provide compare help receiver help giver role change feeling change Do you think your life has been changed by the Internet? Group discussion Advantages Disdvantages Go shopping online Get updated information Download documents and images Apply for work online Start a small company Broaden the digital divide Lack personal privacy Waste time Affect health ... Do you think there disadvantages brought by the Internet? The Internet is a double-edged sword, so we need to use it with a right attitude. Assignment Write an email to Jan Tchamani. Tell her your feelings after reading her story, and show your interest in her charity website. You may also tell her your plans for the website. $$