1、Unit 2To read to know the purpose of the activity,each participants view of the activity,and the results of the activity and the effects on the participants.To sort out the information from each persons view.To learn some words and expressions.To use the words and expressions to express your ideas a
2、bout social media detox.Do you have these social media apps on your smart phone?What do you use these social media apps for?Read the facts and answer the questions.FACTSaverage time spent on social mediaaverage age of usersnegative effects1.What conclusions can you draw from the facts?Chinese Intern
3、et users spend a lot of time on social media.The average age of social media users in China has risen during recent years.Social media negatively affect different aspects of peoples life.2.How much time do you spend on social media each day?What negative effects does this have on you?Four negative a
4、spects1.reduced time for reading printed books;2.poorer eyesight;3.privacy and information security concerns;4.reduced sleep time.3.Do you feel it necessary to use social media less?Why or why not?Look at the title of the passage and the pictures.Predict what the passage is about.Social Media Detoxd
5、etox(tox:poison;de-:away from)a treatment given to stop people from being addicted to drugs or alcohol（脱瘾治疗）（脱瘾治疗）戒网瘾戒网瘾ModeratorModerator=moderate+or the person who is in charge of the discussion and makes sure that it is conducted in a fair and organized way（主（主持人）持人）An online forum talking about
6、stopping using social media.Complete the chart introducing the fundraising campaign.Social Media DetoxSchoolBrenton HighAimTo raise money for new 1._ParticipantsOver 100 studentsRequirementStopping using social media,in ANY form,for 2._ dayssports equipment sevenSocial Media DetoxRewardThe students
7、had been promised 3._ by family and friends for each day spent without using social media.Results A total of$1,632.82 was raised.4._ of just how much we rely on social media can help us step away from it and communicate with each other better.Students reflections So much time had been occupied with
8、5._ the phone.The value of real 6._ should be taken into account.Making full use of time without a phone can make people keep healthy.contactmoneyAwarenesscheckingChoose the benefits of the social media detox and find evidence to support your choices.1.It helped students learn how to best communicat
9、e using social media.2.It raised money for school sports equipment.3.It made students want to spend even more time on social media.4.It made students realise how much time they had been spending on social media.5.It encouraged students to find new ways to communicate and try new activities.Organise
10、information from the passage and complete the summaries.The passage is like an interview.So we should know clearly about each persons view.It is a good way to collect each persons idea in a box.Anna Reaction:It was more difficult than she had expected.She felt like _!Results:She can now see how much
11、 time had been taken up with checking her phone.She is now trying to spend more time _ _.she had lost an armher hobbies2 Dayspicking up Devon Reaction:When he saw a classmate on Monday,he felt _ not to already know what his classmate had done at the weekend.Results:They had to talk and explain what
12、they were doing and thinking!It made him realise _.4 Daysreally strangethe value of real contact that he had forgottenCindy Reaction:At first,she really felt _.Results:Without their phones,she and her friend _ for over two hours.By the fifth day,she realised that she hadnt been missing out on anythi
13、ng.7 Daysshe was missing outhad a proper conversationGeorge Reaction:He didnt find the detox too difficult,but he did give his phone to his dad to avoid _.Results:An hours sport each day left him tired out and ready for bed early.The detox made him _!giving inhealthier7 DaysMax Reaction:He _ on the
14、first day.He used his phone to check where a party was.Results:He spent so much time using his phone to _ on social media,and he almost missed the party.Less than 1 Daythrew in the towelcatch up on newsDecide whether the following statements are True(T),False(F)or Not Given(NG).1.Students didnt use
15、their devices after the detox ended.()2.Anna tried not eating for two days in the Social Media Detox.()3.Devon knows what his classmates did at the weekend because people usually post pictures and update their profiles.()TFNG4.Cindy wondered if she was really missing out by not constantly checking h
16、er phone to see what everyone else was up to.()5.George had a firm belief that he could make full use of the time without his phone.()6.Max stayed away from his phone for the whole week so he missed a party.()F TF1.Work in pairs.Choose the person that you most identify with and give advice on what t
17、hey should do next.2.Compare the advantages of social media detox with the disadvantages of social media intoxication.3.Talk about what your attitude towards social media detox is.1.What is your understanding of“something”in“After reading the posts on this forum,it seems that something other than mo
18、ney has also been raised through the detox”?2.Do you think the detox was worthwhile?Why?3.What would you do if you had to give up social media for a week?4.Have you encountered any difficulties in understanding the main idea of this passage?Share them with the class and ask for advice.1.Write a report on this forum about social media detox.2.Write an essay to persuade people to practice social media detox.
