1、Unit 3 The InternetUnit 3 The InternetPeriod 2 reading and thinkingFree talkAre you familiar with these situations ?home quarantine （居家隔离）CommunicationEntertainmentLearningTeachingWhat did you do on the Internet during home quarantine ?Predictionmain titlesub-title(result)(reason)1. Read the title a
2、gain and look at the pictures in the passage. Then predict what this passage is mainly about?2. How do you think the writer feels about the topic?A. Optimistic B. Positive C. Negative D. PessimisticPara1Para2Para3Para4Para5 _ of the internet to our life The _ Joan met and solvedJoan started an IT cl
3、ub to _Joans next _.Joans life has been _How many parts can the passage be divided into?Benefitsdifficultyteach older people. goal greatly improved Reading for structureIntroductionBodyConclusionWhat is the text type of this passage?A. Argumentation （议论文）（议论文） B. Narration（记叙文）（记叙文）C. Exposition （说明
4、文）（说明文）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.
5、 We can download software, documents, and images whenever we need them. But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient. Peoples lives have been changed by online communities and social networks. Para. 11. What is the main idea of this paragraph?2. In which ways
6、has the Internet changed peoples lives according to this paragraph?supporting evidence: we no longer. we can., we can,Reading for detailsWhose lives have been changed?Jans life has been changedThe internet helped her deal with the difficultyShe started an IT club to help othersHer next goal is to st
7、art a charity websitedeveloped_a serious illness1.had to_ her job 2._at home3.with only her computer to keep her_ 4.felt lonely and _cause effectcompany boredquitstuck Internetgot _ and advice supportJan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to
8、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
9、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.The Internet helped Jan deal with difficulty Para. 2Feel les
10、s lonely and boredbeing an English teachersurfed the Internet joined an online groupher career changedher feelings changed _ has been changed.Lonely and boredbeing out of workThe Internet helped Jan deal with difficultyJans life Para. 2=2. a 61-year-old womanWhy did Jan start the IT club?Any example
11、s?1. a 59-year-old man applied for work online and found a _ started a small _ no longer feels _online companylonelygreat jobShe 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 orga
12、nise 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
13、living alone has started a small online company together with two friends. She no longer feels lonely, and her company has become quite successful.She started an IT club to help others Para. 3Example of a 61-year-old womanExample of a 59-year-old manbeing out of worka helpless womana helpful woman_
14、as well as _has been changed.start an IT club to helpShe started an IT club to help othersJans social roleother peoples lives Para. 3Her next goal is to start a charity website.It is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to
15、 use new technology.people have access to the internet or know how to use new technologypeople havent access to the internet or dont how to use new technologyGap(有获得或使用的机会、权利、便利有获得或使用的机会、权利、便利)Jans belief and next goal Para. 41. Why did Jan start taking online courses?2. What about Jans belief?3. Wh
16、at about Jans next goal?消除数字鸿沟What can we know from Jans words in the last paragraph? A. She will keep offering help to other people.B. Thinking about other peoples life makes her tired.C. Helping others by the Internet is a challenge for her.D. Jans life has been greatly changed by the Internet.Ins
17、pirations from Jan and reasons Para. 5Jans 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 peoples situations inspired me to offer help.”SummarizingThinking and sharingDesign a mind
18、map of the passage.What kind of person do you think Jan is?(adj.) What can we learn from Jans experience?The benefits of the InternetMakes life more convenientChange peoples lifeJans life has been changedThe internet helped her deal with her illness.She started club to help others online.Her next go
19、al is tostart a charity website a 59-year-old mana 61-year-old manHer lesson the meaning of being changed and changingMindmapThe writer mentions many advantages of using the Internet.1. Do you think there are any disadvantages? What are they?2. As a student, how should you use the Internet better for your study?HomeworkThanks
