Unit 3 The Internet Reading and Thinking 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版必修第二册

Unit 3 The Internet Reading and Thinking The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow. --Bill Gates 互联网正在成为未来地球村的城市广场。 ——比尔·盖茨 Learning Objectives At the end of the lesson, you will be able to 1.Grasp the features of the headline. 2.Learn how Jan’s life has been changed by the Internet. 3.Express your own ideas on using the Internet. 4.Learn how to use the Internet correctly. 3 Lead-in Jan Tchamani a 50-year-old English teacher unemployed and lonely a 59-year-old father digital learner a 61-year-old entrepreneur （创业者） creative How does the Internet bring them together? 4 Pre-reading: Prediction.P28 互联网如何改变了我们 subheading 2. What do you think the text will say? 1.What are the features(特征) of the headline? STRONGER TOGETHER: HOW WE HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY THE INTERNET STRONGER TOGETHER: HOW WE HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY THE INTERNET 团结起来力量大： main heading Contents内容 details key ideas Form形式 strict grammar rules few words Aim目标 to catch readers' attention The text will say that we have been by and that it has brought us . changed the Internet together 3.How do you think the writer feels about the topic? A. Optimistic. B. Neutral. C. Negative. D. Pessimistic. 乐观的 中立的 消极的 悲观的 Take notes. to explain the topic clearly 5 While-reading: Read for main ideas and structure. 1 2 B.The convenience of the Internet. A.Jan’s IT club to help others. C.Changes of Jan’s life. E.Jan’s belief and next goal. D.Jan’s life has been improved. Para. 1 (general statement) Para. 2-4 (details) Para. 5 (conclusion) 3 4 5 总General 分Particular 总General 1.Match the main idea. Key words 关键词 3.What is the structure of the text? 2.How many parts can this text be divided into? 6 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 wherever 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. While-reading 1.From paragraph 1,we know that 　　　.  A. the Internet has brought both convenience and social changes to people's lives B. cash will no longer be used in future shopping C. the most detailed information can be obtained from online databases D. all articles about the Internet focus on its social benefits Para.1 The convenience of the Internet. detailed adj.详细的 updated adj.最新的 n.奇妙之处 Take notes. While-reading 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. Name: _____________ Age: _______________ Living Place:____________________________ Profession:_________________ Jan Tchamani 50 Birmingham(伯明翰), UK an English teacher Para. 2 Changes of Jan’s life. 1. What is Jan? What happened to her? 8 While-reading 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. 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 cause effect Para.2 Changes of Jan’s life. 困在家里 stuck adj.困(于) keep sb/one’s company 陪伴某人 How did the Internet help Jan? (Tip: focus on verbs) 9 While-reading 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. Para.3 Jan’s IT club to help others. 1. Why did she start the club? 2. In what way does the writer explain that many people have been helped? By giving examples. Because she wanted to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. Examples are used to make the writing more specific（具体的）and convincing（有说服力的）. 1. What is Jan? What happened to her? 10 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. While-reading A. Remove. B. Design. C. Broaden. D. Increase. 2. What is Jan’s next goal? 1. What does the underlined word “bridge” mean in paragraph 4？ To start a charity website. 消除 设计 扩宽 增加 Para.4 Jan’s belief and next goal. Take notes. bridge v. 弥合（分歧），消除（隔阂） connect or reduce the distance divide n. 差异，分歧= gap digital divide 数字鸿沟 数字技术在不同地区、不同社会群体之间所造成的信息和技术的差距。 bridge the digital divide 消除数字鸿沟 digital divide:（数字鸿沟）the gap betyween those who know how to use new technology and those who don't. While-reading 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.” Para.5 Jan’s life has been improved. Which word can best describe(描述) Jan according to the last paragraph? A. Determined. B. Helpful. C. Honest. D. Talented. 下定决心的，坚决的 有天赋的，有才能的 Take notes. 1. What is Jan? What happened to her? 12 Summary Jan’s life has been changed. The Internet helped her deal with _____ _______. She __________ ________ to help others online. started an IT club her Example of a 59-year-old man Example of ______________ _________________________ Her next goal is to _______________ _______________. illness start a charity website a 61-year-old woman help herself help others help society 1. What is Jan? What happened to her? 13 Post-reading: Critical thinking. What can we learn from Jan’s experiences? ________ help para.2: She joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. receiving 接受帮助 para.3: ...she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. ______ help offering 提供帮助 STRONGER TOGETHER: stronger together 团结起来力量大 HOW WE HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY THE INTERNET Change of role People have been made stronger together by theInternet regardless of age /gender/nationality.Our society is becoming stronger with the Internet. 14 Post-reading: Discussion. The writer mentions many advantages of using the Internet. Do you think there are any disadvantages? If so, what are they? The advantages of the Internet 1. online 2. with each other 3. the news 4. do the 5. make the work life 6. make the school easier shop communicate(交流) watch research(研究) easier education 1. What is Jan? What happened to her? 15 Post-reading: Discussion. Internet fraud 网络诈骗 cyberbully 网络暴力 poor eyesight lack of sleep information disclosure 信息泄露 be addicted(上瘾的) to the Internet The disadvantages of the Internet The Internet is a double-edged sword(双刃剑), so we need to use it with a right attitude. 1. not safe 2. cost us too much time 3. make many teenagers addicted tocomputer games 4. lead to less communication 16 Post-reading: Discussion. Each coin has its two sides. 凡事有利弊。 Whether the Internet is our friend or our enemy(敌人) depends on how we use it. 1. What is Jan? What happened to her? 17 Post-reading: Critical thinking. 1. Make full use of the advantages of the Internet. 2. Realize that the Internet is a double-edged sword. 3.Use the Internet wisely and carefully. 1. What is Jan? What happened to her? 18 Exercise: Grammar filling. The Internet has greatly changed our lives through online 1.___________ (community) and social networks. Jan Tchamani had to quit her teaching job because she suddenly 2.__________ (develop) a serious illness. Then, she found that 3._________(surf) the Internet could remove the 4._________ (distant) that usually exists between people. She also joined an online group 5.______ she could share problems and get support and advice from others. The people she met online inspired her so much 6._________ she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how 7. _______ (use) computers and the Internet. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access 8._____ the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal 9._____(be) to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries. In a word, Jan’s life has been 10. _________(great) improved by the Internet. communities developed surfing distance that to use to is greatly where 1. What is Jan? What happened to her? 19 Homework 1. Write an essay entitled Be smart online learners according to the following requirements. (80-100 words) （2021年全国乙卷）你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以Be smart online learners 为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括: 1.分析优势与不足； 2.提出学习建议。 注意:1.词数100左右; 2.题目和首句己为你写好。 Be smart online learners Online learning has become an important way to study recently. 2. Complete Exercise 4 on Page 29. 1. What is Jan? What happened to her? 20 Be smart online learners成为聪明的在线学习者 Online learning has become an important way to study recently.在线学习已经成为近来重要的学习方式。 To begin with, the Internet brings us great benefits.首先，互联网为我们带来巨大益处。For example, we can surf the Internet to find updated information from databases.例如，我们可以上网从数据库中查找最新消息。What’s more, online communities allow us to share ideas and get support.其次，在线社区让我们能分享想法并获得支持。However, each coin has its two sides.然而，凡事有利弊。We may access false information.我们可能接触虚假信息。It is easy to lose track of time when streaming videos.观看流媒体视频时容易忘记时间。 To be smart learners, we should use search engines wisely.要做聪明的学习者，我们应明智使用搜索引擎。We must keep personal information private.我们必须保护个人信息隐私。Most importantly, we are expected to plan time well and control computer use.最重要的是，我们应该合理安排时间，控制使用电脑。Last but not least, let’s learn in a safe, organised, and effective way! 最后，让我们以安全高效的方式学习！ Thank you for your attention.谢谢您的倾听。 1. What is Jan? What happened to her? 21 Thanks for listening. The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow. --Bill Gates 互联网正在成为未来地球村的城市广场。 ——比尔·盖茨 $