1、Unit 3 The world online Reading () The The InternetInternet: : a world without frontiersa world without frontiers Para. 1 The Internet has become a world without _ because it connects people across the world to a single shared community. Para. 2 People have quick and easy _ to a huge amount of infor
2、mation because of the Internet. Para. 3 The Internet has made our lives convenient with goods and services provided by _. Para. 4 The Internet helps us _ and maintain social ties. Para. 5 We must be _ of problems caused by the Internet. frontiers access e-commerce establish aware Para. 1 The Interne
3、t has become a world without _ because it connects people across the world to a single shared community. Para. 2 People have quick and easy _ to a huge amount of information because of the Internet. Para. 3 The Internet has made our lives convenient with goods and services provided by _. Para. 4 The
4、 Internet helps us _ and maintain social ties. Para. 5 We must be _ of problems caused by the Internet. frontiers access e-commerce establish aware Introduction Main body Conclusion 1. We can achieve almost anything onlinewith access to the Internet come some truly life-changing advantages. (para. 1
5、, lines 4-6) access n. the opportunity or right to use sth or to see sb/sth 使用智能手机带来了一些实实在在的、改变我们生活的好 处。 With access to the smartphone come some truly life- changing advantages. 在网上我们几乎什么都能做到。接入互联网带来了 一些实实在在改变我们生活的好处。 Practice One of the greatest advantages of the Internet lies in the quick and easy
6、 access to a huge amount of information. (para. 2, lines 7-8) 互联网的最大优势之一在于可以快速、方便地获取海 量信息。 access (to sth) have get gain e.g. Nowadays, with the development of information industry, everyone can have easy access to the smartphone. access v. reach, enter or use sth e.g. More and more people are using
7、 smartphones to access the Internet. 2. To a certain extent, the worlds knowledge is all at our fingertips. (para. 2, lines 8-9) 从某种程度而言，动动手指，全世界的知识就能尽在掌 握。 to a certain extent to an extent to some extent To a certain extent, the smartphone has become a necessity in the age of information. 不得不承认，在某种
8、程度上我的确同意他的看法。 I have to admit that I do agree with him to some extent. 在某种程度上，智能手机已经成为信息时代的必需品。 Practice to a certain extent 2. To a certain extent, the worlds knowledge is all at our fingertips. (para. 2, lines 8-9) have sth at ones fingertips Practice 他手头掌握所有最新的统计数据。 He has all the latest statisti
9、cs at his fingertips. 3. No wonder the Internet has now become the first place that the majority of people turn to for information. (para. 2, lines 12-14) 难怪互联网现在已经成为大多数人获取信息的首选途径。 majority n. the largest part of a group of people e.g. Nowadays the majority of people have access to free medical care
10、 in China. minority Only a small minority of students is/are in favour of banning smartphones at school. majoritymajority minorityminority 4. You can have food delivered to you using food delivery apps and sites. (para 3, lines 17-18) 通过外卖程序和网站，你可以让人送货上门。 deliver food/goods have sth delivered delive
11、r v. to take goods, letters, etc. to the person or people they have been sent to 传单已发送到每家每户。 Practice Leaflets have been delivered to every household. 你的牛奶是让别人送吗？ Do you have your milk delivered? 5. Above all else, the Internet helps us establish and maintain social ties. (para 4, lines 29-30) 最最重要的
12、是，互联网帮助我们建立并维持社交关系。重要的是，互联网帮助我们建立并维持社交关系。 The most important is that the Internet helps us start and keep social connections. establish a relationship a committee a free trade zone ones reputation 6. With all sorts of communication software, physical distance no longer gets in the way. (para 4, line
13、s 30-31) 有了各种通信软件，现实距离已不再是阻碍了。有了各种通信软件，现实距离已不再是阻碍了。 get in the/ones way 阻挡，阻碍阻挡，阻碍 When you have a strong will, nothing will get in the/your way. 只要意志坚定，就能所向披靡。 Practice 7. An instant message, a group chat, a video call, a comment on an updatethere are endless ways to share our views or let someone
14、know we care about them. (para 4, lines 34-36) 即时消息、群聊、视频通话、对更新的评论即时消息、群聊、视频通话、对更新的评论有无数有无数 方法来分享我们的观点，或让别人知晓我们对他们的关方法来分享我们的观点，或让别人知晓我们对他们的关 心。心。 The public made different comments about the online celebrity. make a comment on/about sth comment on/about sth I dont feel I can comment on their decisio
15、n. 公众对这位网红评论不一。 我觉得我无法对他们的决定做出评论。 Practice 8. As with any great invention, we must be aware of these problems and be careful to use the Internet properly and responsibly. (para. 5, lines 38-40) 就像任何伟大的发明一样，我们必须意识到这些问题，就像任何伟大的发明一样，我们必须意识到这些问题， 并恰当地、负责任地谨慎使用互联网。并恰当地、负责任地谨慎使用互联网。 高阶英语学习者都十分清楚搭配的重要性。 最终
16、男孩意识到我们并没有妨碍他，而是在帮助他。 Advanced English learners are well aware of the importance of collocation. Finally, the boy was aware that we didnt get in his way. Instead, we tried to help him. be (well) aware of sth be aware that . Practice Consolidation The Internet has brought us great convenience. (1) _,
17、 we can hardly live without it. However, it also raises all sorts of questions: when surfing the Internet, how can we protect ourselves? How can we use the Internet responsibly? The following guidelines may show you how to live in the digital world. (2)_, you should use the Internet in a safe way. Y
18、ou must always be careful about which (3) _ to trust. One wrong (4) _ may damage your computer and remove all your computer files! Therefore, before visiting a web page, always check for signs that warn people of danger. Another tip is to keep your personal information private, including your phone
19、number, address and email account. You also need to show respect when communicating with other online users. Leave (5) _politely and treat others the way you would like to be treated. Though the (6) _ of online users are nice and friendly, there might be some users who make you feel uncomfortable on
20、line. In such cases, be (7) _ that you always have the right to say no and cut off contact. Remember that relationships you (8) _ in the digital world are just the same as those you have in real life. To a certain extent Above all else site click comments majority aware establish comment site establ
21、ish to a certain extent majority click aware above all else The article uses some collocations about online activities. Think of more collocations and put them in the categories below. You can also create your own categories. Information use a search engine turn to websites Communication leave a com
22、ment on an update send emails have a group chat E-commerce order food online do shopping online order a taxi with an app Entertainment watch online films play network games listen to the music on websites Education take online courses Online activities Gone are the days of searching shop after shop
23、for the perfect pair of bootsyou 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. Sit back and relax indoors for a few warm minutes until the driver arrives. S
24、entences making a “before-and-after” comparison: Early mobile phones were not as functional as they are now and were used for basic 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
25、 invention of the smartphone, mobile access to the Internet has helped users with more than just basic needs. They could now do most daily tasks on a device that fitted into their pockets, for example, instant video calls, online shopping, watching videos, reading the latest news reports, and searching for information anywhere and at any time. A sample Homework
