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Unit 1 Relationships
Lesson 3 So Close, Yet So Far
导学案(教师版)
I. Learning Objectives
Language: Understand the main idea and structure; master details about Mark’s online life and its negative effects.
Skill: Improve skimming and scanning skills; develop critical thinking about online vs. real relationships.
Affective: Learn to balance online communication and face-to-face interaction.
II. Pre-reading
1. Warm-up questions
(1)What do you usually use your mobile phone for in daily life?
Possible answers:
£ Chatting on social media
£ Watching short videos
£ Playing online games
£ Reading news
£ Studying online
(2)Do you think mobile phones bring people closer or push them apart? Why?
___________________________________________________________
Possible answers: They bring us closer in distance but push us apart emotionally. We communicate more online but less face-to-face.
2. Prediction
Mark has 500 online friends and is always online, but he feels depressed. What problems might he have?
Possible answers:
£ He feels lonely and disconnected in real life.
£ He cannot focus on his studies.
£ He ignores real friends while chatting online.
£ He is addicted to social media.
III. While-reading
Activity 1 Fast reading
1. What is the main message the author wants to convey?
A. Social networking helps people make more friends easily.
B. People are too busy with 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.
Answer: C
Explanation: The text focuses on Mark’s loneliness despite being always online. The last sentence “We’re hard-wired in, but we’re more disconnected than ever” supports this.
2. Structure analysis
Match each part with its main idea.
Part 1 (Para. 1–2)__________________________________
Part 2 (Para. 3–4)__________________________________
Part 3 (Para. 5–6)__________________________________
Part 4 (Para. 7–8)__________________________________
Options:
A. The breakdown of real-life relationships and personal feelings
B. Difficulty breaking free from Internet dependence
C. Mark’s daily online habits and phone fixation
D. Negative effects on academic performance and attention
Answers:
Part 1 → C
Part 2 → D
Part 3 → A
Part 4 → B
Activity 2 Careful reading
1.What does Mark do as soon as he opens his eyes in the morning?
A. He checks 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.
Answer: A
Explanation: The text says: “As soon as I open my eyes, I check through all my social networking apps, read my emails and answer text messages.”
2.Why does Mark feel distracted even at parties or 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.
Answer: B
Explanation: Mark says his mind is “a million miles away” and he worries about followers and online updates.
3.What happened at the dinner get-together with 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.
Answer: C
Explanation: The text states: “Some spent the dinner bending over their phones, texting friends online but ignoring the ones who sat right in front of them.”
Activity 3 Detailed comprehension questions
1.What are Mark’s daily online activities?
Answer:
Check all social networking apps.
Read emails and reply to messages.
Scroll through friends’ posts and photos.
Download songs and videos.
2.What negative effects has social media brought to Mark’s life?
Answer:
Social media controls his life.
He often feels depressed, dissatisfied and lonely.
He ignores people around him in real life.
He cannot focus on his studies or real activities.
3.Why can’t Mark stop using social media?
Answer:
He is afraid of missing important appointments, invitations and news.
His classmates and teachers may need to contact him anytime.
Activity 4 Deep thinking
What does the title “So Close, Yet So Far” mean?
Answer:
It means we seem very close to many people online through constant connection, but emotionally we are far apart. We lack real face-to-face communication and often feel lonely.
IV. Post-reading
1. Advice for Mark
If you were Mark’s friend, what suggestions would you give him?
Answers:
Limit daily social media time.
Put the phone away during face-to-face meetings.
Start small talks with real people around.
Develop offline hobbies, such as sports or reading.
Spend more time with family and real friends.
2. Debate: Can mobile phones help us build real relationships?
Group A (For):
Phones help us keep in touch with distant friends. It is convenient to share feelings and support each other. It helps maintain long-term relationships.
Group B (Against):
Online communication lacks real emotions and body language. It is easier to be fake online. Too much phone use reduces face-to-face interaction.
V. Summary
Fill in the blanks.
Social media creates __________ across distances. However, excessive scrolling replaces __________ and causes __________. We should remember: Use technology, don’t be used by it.
Answers:
instant connections;face-to-face interaction;emotional gaps
VI. Homework
Writing: Design a Phone-Free Weekend Plan (80–100 words in English). Include time, activities and reasons.
Reflection: Write a short paragraph about how to use social media wisely.
Answers: Phone-Free Weekend Plan
On Saturday morning, I will get up early to do morning exercise to keep fit. In the afternoon, I plan to read useful books to enrich my knowledge. On Sunday, I will help parents do housework and go hiking with friends.
I stay away from phones because too much screen time is bad for my eyes. It also wastes plenty of time. This plan helps me relax and enjoy real life better.
Reflection
We should use social media wisely. It brings us information and fun, but we cannot spend too much time on it. We need to tell true news from false ones. Use it to learn useful knowledge instead of getting addicted. Balance online life and real life to live a healthy life.
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Unit 1 Relationships
Lesson 3 So Close, Yet So Far
导学案(学生版)
I. Learning Objectives
Language: Understand the main idea and structure; master details about Mark’s online life and its negative effects.
Skill: Improve skimming and scanning skills; develop critical thinking about online vs. real relationships.
Affective: Learn to balance online communication and face-to-face interaction.
II. Pre-reading
1. Warm-up questions
(1)What do you usually use your mobile phone for in daily life?
Possible answers:
£ Chatting on social media
£ Watching short videos
£ Playing online games
£ Reading news
£ Studying online
(2)Do you think mobile phones bring people closer or push them apart? Why?
___________________________________________________________
2. Prediction
Mark has 500 online friends and is always online, but he feels depressed. What problems might he have?
Possible answers:
£ He feels lonely and disconnected in real life.
£ He cannot focus on his studies.
£ He ignores real friends while chatting online.
£ He is addicted to social media.
III. While-reading
Activity 1 Fast reading
1. What is the main message the author wants to convey?
A. Social networking helps people make more friends easily.
B. People are too busy with 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.
2. Structure analysis
Match each part with its main idea.
Part 1 (Para. 1–2)__________________________________
Part 2 (Para. 3–4)__________________________________
Part 3 (Para. 5–6)__________________________________
Part 4 (Para. 7–8)__________________________________
Options:
A. The breakdown of real-life relationships and personal feelings
B. Difficulty breaking free from Internet dependence
C. Mark’s daily online habits and phone fixation
D. Negative effects on academic performance and attention
Activity 2 Careful reading
1.What does Mark do as soon as he opens his eyes in the morning?
A. He checks 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.
2.Why does Mark feel distracted even at parties or 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.
3.What happened at the dinner get-together with 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.
Activity 3 Detailed comprehension questions
1. What are Mark’s daily online activities?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What negative effects has social media brought to Mark’s life?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Why can’t Mark stop using social media?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity 4 Deep thinking
What does the title “So Close, Yet So Far” mean?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
IV. Post-reading
1. Advice for Mark
If you were Mark’s friend, what suggestions would you give him?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Debate: Can mobile phones help us build real relationships?
Group A (For):
Phones help us keep in touch with distant friends. It is convenient to share feelings and support each other. It helps maintain long-term relationships.
Group B (Against):
Online communication lacks real emotions and body language. It is easier to be fake online. Too much phone use reduces face-to-face interaction.
V. Summary
Fill in the blanks.
Social media creates __________ across distances. However, excessive scrolling replaces __________ and causes __________. We should remember: Use technology, don’t be used by it.
VI. Homework
Writing: Design a Phone-Free Weekend Plan (80–100 words in English). Include time, activities and reasons.
Reflection: Write a short paragraph about how to use social media wisely.
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