1、Unit 3 The InternetReading and ThinkingStart an online communityBefore you read,look at the title and discuss these questions in pairs.STRONGER TOGETHER:HOW WE HAVE BEEN CHANGEDBY THE INTERNETRead HeadlinesHeadlines usually include only key ideas or information from the text.They often do not follow
2、 strict grammar rules,because writers use as few words as possible to catch the attention of the readers.1.What do you think the text will say?2.How do you think the writer feels about the topic?I think the text will say that we have been changed a lot by the Internet and that it has brought us toge
3、ther.I think the writer feels positive about this topic because they say we are“stronger together”.Before ReadingWhile ReadingMuch 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
4、 wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping.We can get the most updated information from large databases.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
5、 by online communities and social networks.Stronger together:How we have been changed by the Internet Para.1 Peoples lives have been changed by the Internet.关于万维网奇妙之处的著述浩如烟海。讲述互联网如何使我们的生活更加方便的文章数不胜数。当我们去购物时，我们不再需要排队等候或随身携带现金。我们可以从大型数据库获得最新的信息。我们可以随时下载软件、文档和图片。然而，互联网为人们做的事情还很多，并不仅仅是让生活更加便利。在线社区和社交网络改
6、变了人们的生活。While ReadingJan Tchamani,an English teacher in Birmingham,UK,suddenly developed a serious illness and had to 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 he
7、r feel less lonely and bored.She could listen to music,watch films,play games,and explore the world.She also 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
8、the distance that usually exists between people.Para.2Why did Jan access Internet and her experience.Stronger together:How we have been changed by the Internet 英国伯明翰的一位英语教师简夏曼尼突然身患重病，被迫辞职。50岁时，她发觉自己失业了，困在家里，只有电脑相伴。过了一段时间，她发现上网可以帮助她减轻孤独和无聊。她可以听音乐、看电影、玩游戏和探索世界。她还加入了一个在线群组，在群里她可以谈论自己的问题，并获得他人的支持和建议。她意识
9、到互联网的最大好处之一就是能够消除通常存在于人与人之间的距离感。长难句分析：长难句分析：While ReadingStronger together:How we have been changed by the Internet She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.She realised+that.(主句)(宾语从句)one of the greatest
10、 benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance+(主语)(系动词)(表语)that usually exists between people.(定语从句)While ReadingShe 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 no
11、w organise 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
12、 living alone has started a small online company together with two friends.She no longer feels lonely,and her company has become quite successful.Para.3Jan decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet.Stronger together:How we have been changed by the Intern
13、et 网友给了她很大的启发，她决定成立一个IT俱乐部来教老年人如何使用电脑和互联网。如今，她和朋友们一起组织活动，并募集资金来支付私人教师的工资。许多人得到了俱乐部的帮助。一名59岁的男子学会了如何在线申请工作，并找到了一份不错的工作。现在他工作了，而且可以照顾好自己，他的女儿就有时间上大学了。一位61岁的独居妇女与两个朋友一起创办了一家小型网络公司。她不再感到孤独，而且她的公司也相当成功。长难句分析：长难句分析：While ReadingStronger together:How we have been changed by the Internet She was so inspired
14、 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 was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club (定语从句，省略that/who/whom)(to do作宾语)to teach older people how to use computers and the Inte
15、rnet.(to do作目的状语)(特殊疑问词+to do结构作宾补 teach sb sth)While ReadingJan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better.She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows
16、 how to use new technology.Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.Para.4Jans belief and her next goal.Stronger together:How we have been changed by the Internet 简开始参加网络课程，更多地学习关于如何利用互联网让社会变得更加美好。她认为，消除数字鸿沟、确保每个人都能使用互联网并知道如何运用新技术是非常重要的。她的下一个目标是建立一个慈善
17、网站，为贫穷国家的儿童募集资金。长难句分析：长难句分析：While ReadingStronger together:How we have been changed by the Internet She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology.She believes+that.(主句)(宾语从句1)it is high
18、ly important+to bridge the digital divide and make sure+that.(形式主语)(真主语)(宾语从句2)everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology.While ReadingJans life has been greatly improved by the Internet.“When you go through tough times,you meet others who are facing similar challenges,”
19、Jan says.“Thinking about other peoples situations inspiredme to offer help.”Para.5Jans life has been greatly improved by the Internet.Stronger together:How we have been changed by the Internet 互联网极大地改善了简的生活。“当你身处逆境时，你会遇到面临相似挑战的人。”简说道，“想到别人的处境，我就会受到激励，伸出援助之手。”After ReadingStronger together:How we hav
20、e been changed by the Internet Jans life has been changedThe Internet helped her deal with her illness.She started an IT club to help others online.Her next goal is to start a charity website.example of a 59-year-old manexample of a 61-year-old womanAfter ReadingAnswer the questions.1.Why did Jan qu
21、it her job?She suddenly developed a serious illness.2.How did the people in the online community help her?People in the online community talked with her about her problems,supported her,and gave her advice.3.Why did she start the IT club?To teach older people how to use computers and the Internet.4.
22、What is the“digital divide”?The digital divide is the gap between those who have access to the Internet and those who havent,and those who know how to use new technology and those who dont.5.Whats Jans next goal?Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countrie
23、s.6.What can we learn from her experiences?We learn that when we go through tough times,we can find help and support from other people online.We also learn that we can feel less lonely by creating or joining communities on the Internet,and that we can even use the Internet to achieve our goals.After
24、 ReadingMuch has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web.There are countless articles(1)_(tell)us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient.But the Internet has done a lot(2)_(much)for people than simply make life more convenient.Peoples lives(3)_(change)by online communities
25、and social networks so far.Take Jan for example,who developed a serious illness that made her(4)_(stick)at home with only her computer to keep(5)_(she)company.She joined an online group(6)_ she could share problems,support and advice with others.She considered the ability to remove the distance betw
26、een people as one of the greatest(7)_(benefit).She was so inspired(8)_ she started an IT club in which many people have been helped.She has started to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better.Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money(9)_ children in poor count
27、ries.Jans life has been(10)_(great)improved by the Internet.tellingmorehave been changedstuckherwherebenefitsthatforgreatly课文语法填空课文语法填空After ReadingList the ways in which the text says that the Internet has changed peoples lives.Try to add more examples.Example from the textMore examples you knowno
28、longer wait in line or carry cash when shopping;easily get updated information;download software,documents,and images;listen to music;watch films;play games;explore the world;join an online group;apply for work online;start an online company,take online classes;start a charity websiteread books onli
29、ne;video chat with friends;.After ReadingComplete the passage about Wuzhen with the correct forms of the words in the box.accessconvenientsurfinspiredistancenetworkdownloadcashupdatebenefitThe Internet has brought great _ to Wuzhen,a small waterside town in Zhejiang Province.For the past few years,W
30、uzhen has hosted the World Internet Conference(WIC),which makes life in this ancient town much more _ than it has been.Residents here can _ online as easily as in large modern cities.Plus they can _ movies and music at high speeds.benefitsconvenientsurfdownloadThe Internet has even changed Wuzhens t
31、ransport!For short _,both residents and tourists can use the public bike system.Bikes can be rented by using online appsno need for paperwork or _ payment.In 2016,the parking system for Wuzhens WIC centre was _ to be fully Internet-based.Wuzhens entering the world of the Internet should _ other smal
32、l towns around the world.No matter how small a town is,everyone should be able to join the global _ and _ the world of the Internet!After ReadingComplete the passage about Wuzhen with the correct forms of the words in the box.accessconvenientsurfinspiredistancenetworkdownloadcashupdatebenefitdistanc
33、escashupdatedinspirenetworkaccessAfter ReadingDiscuss the questions below pairs.1.Do you think your life has been changed by the Internet?If so,how?2.The writer mentions many advantages of using the Internet.Do you think there are any disadvantages?If so,what are they?My life has certainly been chan
34、ged by the Internet.It has made my school work and studying easier and has helped me stay in touch with old friends more easily and often.I think there are a few disadvantages from using the Internet,such as the lack of privacy.Sharing everything online means people can know everything about us.Also
35、 using the Internet all the time distracts us from the real world around us.1.convenient adj.方便的；近便的方便的；近便的It is convenient for sb to do sth 某人方便做某事某人方便做某事If it is convenient for you 如果你方便的话如果你方便的话例：If it is convenient for you,can you pick him up at the airport?拓展：拓展：convenience n.便利；方便for convenien
36、ce 为了方便起见at ones convenience 在某人方便的时候2.benefit n.益处益处例：The money is to be used for the benefit of the poor.Scientific research is of great benefit to mankind.vt.&vi.使受益；得益于使受益；得益于例：The rain will benefit the crops greatly.I am sure everyone will benefit a lot from this activity.拓展拓展：beneficial adj.有益
37、的；有利的be beneficial to 对有益受益于受益于为了某人的利益为了某人的利益对对有益有益3.inspire vt.鼓舞；激励；启发思考鼓舞；激励；启发思考例：We need someone who can inspire the team.He inspired me to do things that I never imagined possible.拓展拓展：inspired adj.备受鼓舞的inspiring adj.鼓舞人心的inspiration n.灵感；鼓舞人心的事激励激励/鼓励某人做某事鼓励某人做某事4.access n.通道；（使用、查阅、接近或面见的）机会
38、通道；（使用、查阅、接近或面见的）机会例：We can gain access to the most updated information through the Internet.People have better access to health care than they used to.vt.进入；使用；获取进入；使用；获取例：We need a better way to access information.拓展拓展：accessible adj.易进入的；易得到的have/get/gain access to 拥有拥有的机会或权利的机会或权利company n.【U】作伴
39、；陪伴作伴；陪伴例：Ive promised to keep my sister company when her husband is away.A man is known by the company he keeps.观其友，知其人。5.keep sb company 陪伴某人陪伴某人例：Now that Im well again,I can go on with my work.Now that I have made this first visit,I hope I can come many more times.引导原因状语从句引导原因状语从句6.now that 既然；由
40、于既然；由于It took them an entire day to go through the forest.He has gone through a lot of hardships in life.Id be very grateful if you could take some time to go through my resume and make necessary changes.It is said that the new school rule didnt go through.3.go through 穿过穿过经历经历仔细检查仔细检查（提案等）被通过（提案等）被通过
