1、Unit 3 The world onlineReadingInternet!A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities,consisting of interconnect networks using standardized communication protocols.The Internet is a technological wonder,bringing about far-reaching changes in all aspects of
2、 our live.Watch a music video(first half part),what aspects does it cover?entertainmentcommunicationeducationmappingshoppingmedia The article below describes the advantages of the Internet.Before you read the article,think about the following questions:What do you often do on the Internet?entertainm
3、entcommunicationeducationmappingshoppingmedia What effects do you think the Internet has on your life?entertainmentcommunicationeducationmappingshoppingmedia PositiveNegativeWhat do you think the“frontiers”will be?Fast reading:please answer the two questions1.Why is the Internet compared to“a world
4、without frontiers”by the author?2.How many advantages of the Internet does the author mention?The Internet has enabled people around the world to be connected at any time and in any part of the world.Three.(leading sentences from Paras.2-4)Read the article and complete the chart below.A1Structure of
5、 the articleDetailsThe Internet has the power to connect people across the world.The Internet has its problems.We must be careful to use it properly and responsibly.The Internet has quick and easy access to a huge amount of information.The Internet has made our lives unbelievably convenient.The Inte
6、rnet helps us establish and maintain social ties.Read the article again carefully and complete the table below with supporting details for each advantage.A2Para.2Para.3Para.4vvDoing.a huge amount of Having food delivered to you Paying for almost everything long-lost friendsshare our hobbiesWhat bene
7、fits the author mentioned are shown in the video we watched?the greatest wealth of knowledge ever How will I post the latest newsHow will I order random thingsHow do I talk to friendsHow will I order random thingsWithout using maps to guide usIn pairs,discuss the following questions.A31.The author b
8、elieves that the Internet has benefited us in various ways.Can you think of any other examples to support the authors ideas?entertainment,communication,education,mapping,shopping,media Based on your own personal experience2.The author mentions in the conclusion that the Internet has its problems.Wha
9、t do you think the problems with the Internet are?Make a list of them.Personal info,addiction,social isolation,depression,networking bullyBased on your own personal experienceNow watch the video(second half part),what problems werent mentioned ment /kment/n.评论;意见;批评;描述e.g.That comment needs some amp
10、lification.这个评论需要进一步充实。vt.发表评论;发表意见;计算机注解,把转成注解e.g.I dont feel I can comment on their decision.我不便发表评论。Im perfectly capable of doing it myself,thank you.我觉得我无法对他们的决定作出评论。2.site /sat/n.地点;位置;场所 vt.设置;为选址e.g.Do you want to bookmark this site?你想给这个站点做书签吗?Clearance of the site required the removal of a
11、number of trees.清理这一场所需要移走不少树。3.establish /stbl/v.建立,创立;确立;获得接受;查实,证实 e.g.People with self-disciplined can not only accumulate wealth but also establish their career自律的人不仅可以积累财富,而且可以建立自己的事业。Elephants establish long-term friendships,recognizing and remembering their friends years later.大象会建立长期的友谊,多年后
12、仍然能记住和认出它们的朋友。4.majority /mdrti/n.多数;成年 e.g.She was elected by a narrow majority.她以微弱多数当选。The majority of the time,I brown-bagged my lunch.大多数时间,我都是自带午餐。The passage below is about proper online behaviour.Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box below.B1Whats pr
13、oper online behaviour should we have?Deepen meaningTo a certain extentintroductionLeading sentence:main point 1Above all elsesiteclickMain point 1:in a save waycommentsmajorityawareLeading sentence:main point 2establishMain point 2:show your respectThe article uses some collocations about online act
14、ivities.Think of more collocations and put them in the categories below.B2E-libraryOnline news paperShop for goodsInternational tradingE-bankPost newsStart group talkVideo callsOnline meetingMusicOnline gamesTransportation EducationTransportation Working You can also create your own categories.B2To
15、show the advantages of the Internet more clearly,the article describes what life was like before the Internet.Find the sentences showing comparisons in the article.B3In the time it takes to find one book in the library,we can use a search engine to bring up millions of results.Gone are the days of s
16、earching shop after shop for the perfect pair of boots-you can compare styles and prices quickly and easily in the comfort of your living room.Why wait hopelessly for a taxi in the cold rain?It is now simple and fast to order one with a taxi app.When giving your opinion,you can make a“before-and-aft
17、er”comparison.By showing the reader what the situation was like in the past and what it is like now,you can make your argument more convincing and more likely to be accepted by the reader.Learn thisHow do you feel when you read such sentences?What about only second half sentences.Write a short parag
18、raph about a comparison of the life before and after smartphones were invented.FunctionsEarly mobile phonesTelephoningSending/receiving messagesTodays smart-phones Access to the InternetShoppingOrdering/bookingEntertainingEarly mobile phones were not as functional as they are now and were used for b
19、asic communication needs:telephoning and messaging.Mobile Internet was not available then,so people depended on their computers or laptops to surf the Internet.Since the invention of the smartphones,mobile access to the Internet has helped users with more than just basic needs.They could now do most
20、 daily tasks on a device that fits into their pockets,for example,instant video calls,online shopping,watching videos,reading the latest news reports,and searching for information anywhere at any time.1.Search more information or reference materials,and How do we use the Internet properly and responsibly?2.Write a short paragraph about a comparison of the life before and after smartphones were invented.
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