1、 The InternetThe InternetLearning ObjectivesBy the end of this period,students will be able toConnect their own life experience of surfing the Internet with the text.1Learn some basic reading strategies through comprehension of the text.34Cooperate with others better through group discussion activit
2、ies.2Summarize the main idea of the text as well as some detailed information.The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.-Bill Gates 因特网正成为明日地球村的闹市广场。因特网正成为明日地球村的闹市广场。-比尔比尔.盖茨盖茨Step:Warming upchat with friendssearch informationlisten to musictake online lessonsplay o
3、nline gameswatch moviesWhat can we do online?1.What do you think the text will be about from the two titles?2.How do you think the writer feels about the topic?2.How do you think the writer feels about the topic?Stronger Together:How We Have Been Changed by the InternetWe have been changed a lot by
4、the Internet and it has brought us together.Positive;optimistic.Tips for you:Headlines usually include not only key ideas or information from the text.They often do not follow strict grammar rules,because writers use as few words as possible to catch the attention of the readers.Discourse AnalysisSt
5、ep 3.While-readingC.Introduction-Peoples lives have been changed by online communities and social network.A.Jan benefited from the Internet.B.Jans life has been greatly improved by the Internet.1.Listen and match the main ideas with each paragraph.D.Jan started to help others online.E.Jans online cl
6、asses and her new goal.Discourse Analysis:Para.11.1.What is the main idea of this paragraph?2.In which ways the Internet has changed peoples lives according to this paragraph?General statementMuch has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web.There are countless articles telling us how th
7、e 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.We can download software,documents,and images whenever we need them.But the Internet has done much more for people tha
8、n simply make life more convenient.Peoples lives have been changed by online communities and social networks.While ReadingMuch has been written about the wonders(奇妙之处；奇观)of the World Wide Web.There are countless(数不尽的)articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient.We no longe
9、r(不再)have to wait in line(排队)or carry cash around when we go shopping.We can get the most updated information(最新的信息)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 li
10、ves have been changed 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
11、仅仅是让生活更加便利。在线社区和社交网络改变了人们的生活。Discourse Analysis:Para.21.Whats the problem with Jan Tchamani?2.How did she deal with her illness?3.What is the main idea of this paragraph?Jan use the Internet to help herself deal with her illness.Jan Tchamani,an English teacher in Birmingham,UK,suddenly developed a s
12、erious 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 her feel less lonely and bored.She could listen to music,watch films,play games,and explore th
13、e 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 the distance that usually exists between people.While ReadingJan Tchamani,an English teacher
14、 in Birmingham,UK,suddenly developed a serious illness (身患重病)and had to quit her job(辞职).At age 50,she found herself out of work(失业)and stuck at home(困在家里)with only her computer to keep her company(陪伴她).After a while,she discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored.
15、She could listen to music,watch films,play games,and explore the world(探索世界).She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others.She realised one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance(消除距离)that usual
16、ly 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。她意识到互联网的最大好处之一就是能够消除通常存在于人
17、与人之间的距离感。Discourse Analysis:Para.31.Why did she start the club?2.In what way does the writer explain that many people have been helped?3.What is the main idea of this paragraph?By giving examples.Jan use the Internet to help the old.She was so inspired by the people(who)she met online that she decid
18、ed to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet.She and her friends now 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 wo
19、rks and can take care of himself,his daughter has time to study at university.A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online company together with two friends.She no longer feels lonely,and her company has become quite successful.While ReadingShe was so inspired by the people sh
20、e 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 organise events and collect money(募集资金)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
21、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 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
22、 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 Internet 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
23、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。raise moneyDiscourse Analysis:Para.41.Why did she start taking online classes?2.What is the“digital divide”?3.What is the main idea of this paragraph?It is the gap between those who have access to the Internet and those who havent,and those who know how to use new t
24、echnology and those who dont.Jan use the Internet to make society better.Jan 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 Intern
25、et and knows how to use new technology.Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.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 th
26、e digital divide and make sure that everyone has access to(有使用的机会/权利)the Internet and knows 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 Intern
27、et 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网站，为贫穷国家的儿童募集资金。消除数字鸿沟remove the distance.(P.2)Discourse Analysis:Para.5What is the main idea of this paragraph?Jans life has been greatly improved by the Internet.“When you go through tough times,you meet oth
28、ers who are facing similar challenges,”Jan says.“Thinking about other peoples situations 情况 inspired me to offer help.”While ReadingJans 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 p
29、eoples situations inspired me 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。”Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words below.access,co
30、nvenient,surf,inspire,distance,network,download,cash,update,benefitAfter ReadingThe Internet has brought great _ to Wuzhen,a small waterside town in Zhejiang Province.For the past few years,Wuzhen has hosted the World Internet Conference(WIC),which makes life in this ancient town much more _ than it
31、 has been.accessconvenientsurfinspiredistancenetworkdownloadcashupdatebenefitbenefitsconvenientResidents here can _ online as easily as in large modern cities.Plus they can _ movies and music at high speeds.The Internet has even changed Wuzhens transport!For short _,both residents and tourists can u
32、se the public bike system.Bikes can be rented by using online apps-no need for paperwork or _ payment.accessconvenientsurfinspiredistancenetworkdownloadcashupdatebenefitsurfdownloaddistancescashIn 2016,the parking system for Wuzhens WIC centre was _ to be fully Internet-based.Wuzhens entering the wo
33、rld of the Internet should _ other small 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!accessconvenientsurfinspiredistancenetworkdownloadcashupdatebenefitupdatedinspirenetworkaccessDo you think your life has been cha
34、nged by the Internet?If so,how?Possible vocabulary:take online class,chat with friends,purchase things,download apps and document,no longer wait in line or carry cash when shopping,listen to music,explore the world,have access toPossible versionMy life has been changed by the Internet.It has made my
35、 school work and studying easier and has helped me stay in touch with old friends more easily and often.My life has been changed by the Internet.It has made my life colorful.When I was tired,I always listen to music to relax myself.When I have trouble doing my homework,I will look up for information
36、 on the Internet.I have learned much through the Internet.1.互联网为人们做的远不止让生活变得更便利那么简单。2.50岁的时候，她发现自己失业，困收家中，只与一台电脑为伴。3.她认为，消除数字鸿沟，确保每个人都能使用互联网并知晓如何运用新技术，是非常重要的。4.当你身处逆境时，你会遇到面临相似挑战的人。想到别人的处境，我就会受到激励，伸出援助之手。the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient.At age 50,she f
37、ound herself out of work and stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company.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 technology.when you go through tough times,you meet others who are f
38、acing similar challenges.”“Thinking about other peoples situation inspired me to offer help.”Para.1make our lives more convenient 使我们的生活更美好使我们的生活更美好 no longer wait in lines or carry cash不必排队或带现金不必排队或带现金get the most updated information 得到最新的信息得到最新的信息download software,documents and images 下载软件、文档和图片下载
39、软件、文档和图片para.2 keep her company 和她作伴和她作伴 feel less lonely and bored减轻孤独和无聊减轻孤独和无聊listen to music 听音乐听音乐 watch films看电影看电影play games 玩游戏玩游戏 explore the world探索世界探索世界join an online group 加入在线组群加入在线组群 remove the distance消除距离感消除距离感 Remember the phrases Para.3start an IT club 成立成立IT俱乐部俱乐部 organize events
40、 组织活动组织活动 collect money筹集资金筹集资金 pay for private teachers 支付私人教师工资支付私人教师工资 learn how to apply for work online学会如何在网上申请工作学会如何在网上申请工作find a great job 找到不错的工作找到不错的工作 take care of himselfstart a small online company 创办一个小型网络公司创办一个小型网络公司 no longer feel lonely不再感到孤独不再感到孤独become quite successfulpara.4 take online classes 参加网络课程参加网络课程 make society better使社会更美好使社会更美好bridge the digital divide 消除数字鸿沟消除数字鸿沟 have access to the Internet使用互联网使用互联网start a charity website 创办慈善网站创办慈善网站 raise money for children 为儿童募捐为儿童募捐ThanksThanks
