Unit1 Relationships Lesson3 So Close, Yet so far 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语北师大版选择性必修第一册

So Close, Yet So Far Exploring Relationships in the Digital Age Lesson 3 Learning Objectives: 1.Language Objectives Understand the main idea and structure of the passage, and grasp detailed information about Mark’s online life and its negative effects. 2.Skill Objectives Improve reading skills including fast reading for the main idea and careful reading for details;develop critical thinking by discussing whether mobile phones help build real relationships. 3.Affective Objectives Learn to balance online communication and face-to-face interaction. CONTENTS 01 Lead-in 03 While-reading 05 Summary 02 Pre-reading 04 Post-reading 06 Homework 01 Lead-in Quick Survey ① You spend over 2 hours on social media every day. ② You feel lonelier after scrolling your phone. ③ You have ignored friends in real life to chat online. Raise your hand if… What do you use your mobile phone for in your daily life? So, do you think screens bring humans closer together, or push us further apart? Why? Let’s explore the answers together! 02 Pre-reading Today we will get to know a boy named Mark. He has 500 online friends and is always online, but nowadays he is trapped in a deep state of depression. Q: What problems might he have? Prediction Maybe he feels lonely? Maybe he is distracted by his phone? Maybe he can’t communicate well in real life? 03 While-reading Fast-reading 1.What is the main message the author wants to convey in the text? A. Social networking helps people make more friends easily. B. People are too busy with their studies to use phones properly. C. Being constantly online makes people feel more disconnected and lonely. D. Young people prefer online communication over face-to-face interaction. 答案：C 解析： 文章反复强调Mark虽然有500个线上好友、时刻在线社交，却依然感到孤独，结尾点出“We’re hard-wired in, but we’re more disconnected than ever.”，核心主旨是“过度线上社交反而带来更深的孤独与疏离感”。 Activity 1: Fast Reading: Structure Part 1(Para 1–2) Part 2(Para 3–4) Part 3(Para 5–6) Part 4(Para 7–8) Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Mark’s daily online habits and his strong fixation on his phone. The negative impact on his academic performance and attention span. The breakdown of real-life relationships and personal feeling. Difficulty of breaking free from internet dependence. Fast Reading: 1.What does Mark do as soon as he opens his eyes in the morning? A. He checks his social media apps, emails and text messages. B. He has breakfast while watching TV. C. He starts doing his homework. D. He calls his best friend. 答案：A 解析： 原文明确提到：“As soon as I open my eyes in the morning, I check through all my social networking apps, read my emails and answer text messages.” Activity 2: Careful-reading 2.Why does Mark say he feels distracted even when attending parties or playing sports? A. He doesn’t like the people around him. B. His mind is always focused on his phone and online updates. C. He is too tired from using the phone all day. D. The activities are not interesting enough for him. 答案：B 解析： 原文提到：“I attend parties and play sports but I’m always distracted. They say that phones bring people closer together but in reality, my mind is always a million miles away. I obsess over exactly how many followers I have on my account...”，说明他的注意力始终被线上信息占据。 Activity 2: 3.What happened at the dinner get-together with Mark’s friends? A. They had a long and meaningful conversation. B. No one used their phones during the meal. C. Some friends ignored each other and focused on their phones. D. They all agreed that using phones at the table was rude. 答案：C 解析： 原文描述：“Some spent the dinner bending over their phones, texting friends online but ignoring the ones who sat right in front of them. And the extraordinary thing is nobody thought this was rude.” Activity 3: 1.What are Mark’s hobbies online? 2. What negative influence has social networking had on Mark’s life? 3. Why can’t Mark drop social networking? Activity 3: 1.What are Mark’s hobbies online? ① Check through his social networking apps. ② Read his emails and answer text messages. ③ Scroll through his friends’ posts and photos. (download song after song, video after video） Activity 3: 2. What negative influence has social networking had on Mark’s life? Social networking has dominated his life. He constantly feels depressed, dissatisfied and alone, and he often abandons himself to social media without noticing people around. Activity 3: 3. Why can’t Mark drop social networking? He is afraid to miss important appointments, invitations and news updates. Also, his classmates and teachers may need to contact him at any time. How Does Social Media Steal His Time? 01 Disorder the goal → get distracted 02 Scroll unconsciously → waste hours 03 Chase excitement → never truly enjoy procrastinate What do you think the title “So Close, Yet So Far” means in the context of the text? Do you have similar experiences in your daily life? The title means that even though we are constantly connected to others online and seem “close” to many people, we are actually emotionally “far away” from each other. We lack real, meaningful communication and feel lonely despite being surrounded by online friends. I sometimes find myself scrolling through social media while hanging out with friends, and we barely talk to each other face to face. Discussion Activity 4: 04 Post-reading If you were Mark’s friend, what would you suggest? Limit social media use Don't let endless scrolling control your whole day. Set aside a short, specific time to check it. Start small talk Real relationships start with small steps. Try saying "good morning" or asking about their day. Find an offline hobby Connect with people who share your interests. It’s much easier to make friends when you have something in common. Advice Real-life Problems “We are together, but not together.” Have you ever had that "so close yet so far" feeling? If so, what do you think causes it? Group A e.g., They help people stay connected across distances. Mobile phones are useful for relationships. e.g., Lack of physical presence, hard to build trust, and easier to be fake. Mobile phones can’t replace real relationships. Debate Time Topic: Can Mobile Phone Help Us Build Real Relationships？ Critical Thinking: Group B 05 Summary Summary Social Media Social media spans geographical divides, forging instant connections that let us share life's precious moments with loved ones, no matter where in the world they may be. Excessive time spent scrolling often replaces meaningful face-to-face interactions, creating emotional gaps in our real-world relationships. “Use technology, don’t be used by it.” 06 Homework Writing Task: Digital Detox Challenge Work in groups: No-phone Challenge Please arrange a "No-phone Challenge" activity and design a tailored "Phone-Free Weekend Plan", with detailed explanations of the rationale provided in English. Thank You! 2026/05 $