1、北师大英语必修4 Unit4 Lesson3chatting onlinesearching for informationwatching news and videosplaying games.shopping onlineRead the blog post“The Internet Harms Friendships”.Find the topic sentence and the supporting details for each argument.main idea While the Inernet can bring people closer together,it c
2、an also harm friendships.Talking online is no replacement for face-to-face contactArgument 1 Images really cannot replace a real-life smile or hug.Communicating through a screen makes it more difficult for children to concentrate or show kindness to others.:The Internet can make people self-centred.
3、Argument 2 :Some people are only concerned with their online popularity.A lot of the content posted on social media is shallow or trivial.small and of little importanceOnline friendships may not be what they appear to be.argument 3 With online communication you can never be 100 percent sure that the
4、 people you are chatting to is being honest about who they are.:Friends should focus more on communication,and less on communication,which is the best way to maintain healthy relationships.face-to-face onlineRead the second blog post“The Internet Helps Friendships”.Find the topic sentences and suppo
5、rting details for each argument.Main Idea:The Internet can help develop friendships in many ways.main ideaThe Internet makes communication much more convenient.Argument 1:You can stay in touch with friends no matter where you are or what you are doing.The Internet has also made communication more fu
6、n.Argument 2:You can share photos,videos,news stories and websites with your friends online.Online communication can actually bring people closer to each other.argument 3:Whenever someone needs help,friends from all over the world can immediately provide useful suggestions or information.main ideaar
7、gument 1argument 2argument 3conclusionLook at the sentence from paragraph 2 in the first blog:As we know,important social skills are developed through direct contact with other people.It is these skills that enable us to develop lifelong friendships.Read and thinkWhat does“these skills”refer to?Do y
8、ou agree with this statement?why?Does the Internet help or harm friendships?Voice your opinion.Does the Internet help or harm friendships?Boys V.S.GirlsState your ideas/supporting detailsHow to attack your opponentsHow to defend your own ideasDebate!Defend your ideas/attack your opponents We ought to make use of the Internet properly and smartly.As long as we can develop a good relationship with friends,there is no cause for concern about the Internet.Write a composition about the advantages or disadvantages of online friendship.THANKS
