1、Unit3Reading and thinkingTo predict the content of the passage from its titleTo understand the main idea and structure of the passageTo understand and learn from Jans experienceTo think about the disadvantages of the InternetStep1 Lead inBefore the Internet becoming popular,do you know what people u
2、se to entertain(娱乐)and to contact each other?BeeperTelephone Personal access phone systemRadioWalkmanDVDHow do you like the Internet?Convenient;amazing;helpfulStep2 Pre-readingStep2 Pre-reading Look at the title and discuss the following questions in pairs(1)What do you think the text will be about?
3、(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 together.I think the writer feels positive about this topic because they say we are“stronger together”.Step3 Step3 While-readingWhile-readingWhat
4、could be the best structure of the passage?ABCDPlease match the main idea with the correct paragraph.Para.1Para.2Para.3Para.4Para.5C.Peoples lives have been changed by online communities and social network.D.Reasons and experiences of Jans contact with the Internet.B.Jan started an IT club to help o
5、lder people use computers and the Internet.E.Jans online classes and her new goal.A.Jans life has been greatly improved by the Internet.2.Read the text and answer the questions.1 Why did Jan quit her job?2Why did she start the IT club?3Whats Jans next goal?She suddenly developed a serious illness.To
6、 teach older people how to use computers and the Internet.Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.3.How did the people in the online community help her?A.By removing the distance between them.B.By donating money to her.C.By keeping her company everyd
7、ay.D.By supporting her and making suggestions.4.What is the“digital divide”in Para4?A.Its a gap that divides people who have computers and people who dont.B.Its a device that divides new technology.C.Its the gap between whom the Internet is and isnt accessible to,and those who know how to use new te
8、chnology and those who dont.5.What can we learn from Jans experience?A.The Internet can help people change their lives.B.Everyone should learn about the Internet.C.One should make her or him become stronger.D.The Internet can help people to be successful.3.List the ways in which the text says that t
9、he Internet has changed peoples lives.Try to add more examples.no 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
10、company;take online classes;start a charity websiteThe writer mentions many advantages of using the Internet.Do you think there are any disadvantages?If so,what are they?Focus on our phones while walkingUse our phones even at the mealtimeStay up late onlineCyber AddictionThe writer mentions many adv
11、antages of using the Internet.Do you think there are any disadvantages?If so,what are they?People can know everything about us when we use the Internet.Lack of privacyStep4 post-readingStep4 post-readingThe Internet has greatly changed our lives by online _(community)and social networks.Jan Tchamani
12、 had to quit her teaching job because she suddenly _(develop)a serious illness.Then she found _(surf)the Internet could remove the_(distant)that usually exists between people.The people she met online inspired her so much_ she decided to start an IT club to help older people how _(use)computers and
13、the Internet.She believes that it is _(high)important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access _ the Internet and knows how to use new technology.Her next goal _(be)to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.In _ word,Jans life has been greatly improved by the Imunitiesdevelopedsurfingdistancethatto usehighlytoisaStep5 AssignmentStep5 Assignment1.Draw a mindmap of the Jans experience.2.Finish task 4 on book(page 29).3.Finish reference book P48-P52).Thank you!Thank you!
