1、Unit3 THE INTERNETReading&ThinkingDo you know anything about these apps?To chat with friends or others;to pay for goods.What do you do with them?How about these?To read news or gossips;to record ones life;to enjoy streaming movies and musicWhat do you do with them?To buy items or shop onlineWhat do
2、you do with them?To look for information that you want;What do you do with them?How We Have Been Changed by the InternetStronger Together:Read headlines:Headlines usually include only key ideas or information from the text.They often do not follow strict grammar rules,because writers use as few word
3、s as possible to catch the attention of the readers.main titlesub-title:(colon)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?A.Optimistic B.Positive C.Negative D.PessimisticWe are
4、 stronger because we are together.That is how we have been changed by the Internet.explainReading for main ideasRead the text quickly and match the main idea with the sentences.Para.1Para.2Para.3Para.4Para.5Benefits of the Internet to our life The Internet helped Jan deal with difficultyJan started
5、an IT club to help othersJans next goalJans life has been greatly improvedPara.1Para.2Para.3Para.4Para.5 Benefits of the internet to our life The Internet helped Jan deal with difficultyJan started an IT club to help others Jans next goalJans life has been greatly improvedIntroductionExampleSummaryW
6、hat is the text type of this passage?A.Argumentation （议论文）（议论文）B.Narration （记叙文）（记叙文）C.Exposition （说明文）（说明文）Reading for structureHow many parts can the text be divided into?Much has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web.There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made
7、 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 than simply make life
8、more convenient.Peoples lives have been changed by online communities and social networks.Read for details Para.1 Q.What are the benefits of the internet to our life?Benefits of the internet to our life Benefits of the internet Shopping without cash or waiting in line.Get the most updated informatio
9、n from large databases(search engines)Download software,documents,imagesHow does the author put forward the benefits?List examplesWhat are the authors comments on the internet?What are the benefits of the Internet to our life?Much has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web.There are co
10、untless articles telling us how the 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
11、 has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient.Peoples lives have been changed by online communities and social networks.Read for details Para.1Benefits of the internet to our life Whose lives have been changed?Jans life has been changedThe internet helped her deal with the dif
12、ficultyShe started an IT club to help othersHer next goal is to start a charity websiteSpecific example:take Jan for examplePara.2Para.3Para.4developed_a serious illness1.had to_ her job 2._at home3.with only her computer to keep her_ 4.felt lonely and _company boredquitstuck Internetgot _ and advic
13、e support Jan 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 her feel less
14、 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 the distanc
15、e that usually exists between people.Para.2The Internet helped Jan deal with difficultycauseeffectFeel less lonely and boredbeing an English teachersurfed the Internet joined an online groupher career changedher feelings changed _ has been changed.Lonely and boredbeing out of workJans life Para.2The
16、 Internet helped Jan deal with difficultyShe 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 now organise events and collect money to pay for private teachers.Many people have been helpe
17、d 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 living alone has started a small online company together with two friends.She no longer fe
18、els lonely,and her company has become quite successful.2.a 61-year-old womanWhy did Jan start the IT club?Any examples?1.a 59-year-old man applied for work online and found a _ started a small _ no longer feels _ online companylonelygreat jobShe started an IT club to help others Para.3Example of a 6
19、1-year-old womanExample of a 59-year-old manbeing out of worka helpless womana helpful woman _ as well as _has been changed.start an IT club to helpShe started an IT club to help othersJans social roleother peoples lives Para.3 Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the
20、 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 how to use new technology.Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.Q1.Why did she s
21、tart taking online classes?Q2.What is the“digital divide”?Q3.What about Jans next goal?It 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.Jans next goal Para.4Q.What can we know from Jans words in the last
22、paragraph?A.She will keep offering help to other people.B.Thinking about other peoples life makes her tired.C.Helping others by the Internet is a challenge for her.D.Jans life has been greatly changed by the Internet.Jans life has been greatly improved by the Internet.“When you go through tough time
23、s,you meet others who are facing similar challenges,”Jan says.“Thinking about other peoples situations inspired me to offer help.”Jans life has been greatly improved Para.5The benefits of the InternetMakes life more convenientChange peoples lifeJans life has been changedThe internet helped her deal
24、with her illness.She started club to help others online.Her next goal is to start a charity website a 59-year-old mana 61-year-old manHer lesson the meaning of being changed and changingDesign a mind map of the passage What can we learn from her experiences?We learn that when we go through tough tim
25、es,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.We learn to think about other peoples situations and then offer help.Jan Tchamani,an Engli
26、sh teacher in Birmingham,UK,suddenly developed a serious illness.She found herself out of work and1._ (stick)at home.After a while,she discovered that 2._ (surf)the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored.She could do all kinds of things online.She also joined 3.online group where she cou
27、ld talk about her problems and get support and advice 4.others.She realized that one of the greatest 5.(benefit)of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance 6.usually exists between people.7.(inspire)by the people online,she decided to start an IT club and taught older people how to use th
28、e Internet.She and her friends organize events and collect money 8.(pay)for private teachers.Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society 9.(good).Jans life has been 10.(great)improved by the Internet!stuck surfing an from benefits that Inspired t
29、o pay better greatlySummary Summary Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.(P29)access convenient surf inspire distance network download cash update benefit The Internet has brought great 1._ to Wuzhen,a small waterside town in Zhejiang Province.For the past few years,Wu
30、zhen has hosted the World Internet Conference(WIC),which makes life in this ancient town much more 2._ than it has been.Residents here can 3._ online as easily as in large modern cities.Plus they can 4._ movies and music at high speeds.The Internet has even changed Wuzhens transport!For short 5._,bo
31、th residents and tourists can use the public bike system.Bikes can be rented by using online apps-no need for paperwork or 6._ payment.In 2016,the parking system for Wuzhens WIC centre was 7._ to be fully Internet-based.Wuzhens entering the world of the Internet should 8._ other small towns around t
32、he world.No matter how small a town is,everyone should be able to join the global 9._ and 10._ the world of the Internet!benefitsconvenientsurfdownload distancescashupdatedinspire networkaccess1.There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient.v-ing做后置定语做后置
33、定语，放在被修饰词之后，与所修饰词之间存在着，放在被修饰词之后，与所修饰词之间存在着逻辑上的逻辑上的主谓关系主谓关系，表示该动作的主动和进行。，表示该动作的主动和进行。1)The man standing by the window is my teacher.站在窗边的站在窗边的那个人是我的老师。那个人是我的老师。2)The meeting being held now is very important.现在正在召开的现在正在召开的会议很重要。会议很重要。how引导的宾语引导的宾语从句从句“make+宾语宾语+宾补宾补”这一结构中，这一结构中，宾语补足语宾语补足语可以由可以由名词名词、形容
34、词形容词、v-ed、不定式不定式等来充当。等来充当。讲述互联网如何使我们的生活变得更加方便的文章数不胜讲述互联网如何使我们的生活变得更加方便的文章数不胜数。数。I found the text difficult to understand.他发现这篇课文很难理解。他发现这篇课文很难理解。Bob found her an outgoing girl.鲍勃发现她是一个外向的女孩。鲍勃发现她是一个外向的女孩。常用于这种句型的动词还有：常用于这种句型的动词还有：think，consider，make，feel等等。2.At age 50,she found herself out of work a
35、nd stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company.宾语宾语宾语补足语宾语补足语构成结构：构成结构：find+宾语宾语+宾语补足语宾语补足语with+名词名词+to do 1)With so much work to do,I have no time to go shopping.有这么多工作要做，我没有时间去购物有这么多工作要做，我没有时间去购物。2)With a lot of difficult problems to settle,I have to stay here for another week.有许多难题要解
36、决，我不得不在这里再呆一个星期有许多难题要解决，我不得不在这里再呆一个星期。with复合结构复合结构,在句中作在句中作伴随状语伴随状语keep sb company1)Her neighbours often keep her company in the summer holiday.她的邻居经常在暑假她的邻居经常在暑假陪她陪她。2)My sister kept me company during my illness.姐姐在我生病期间姐姐在我生病期间陪陪着着我我。陪伴某人陪伴某人年届年届5050，她发觉自己失业了，闷在家里，只有电脑相伴。，她发觉自己失业了，闷在家里，只有电脑相伴。3.Sh
37、e realised that one of the greatest benefits of theInternet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.宾语从句宾语从句主语主语系动词系动词表语表语that引导定语从句，修饰引导定语从句，修饰distance，that在从句中充当主语。在从句中充当主语。她意识到互联网的最大好处之一就是能够消除通常存在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和人之间的距离感。于人和人之间的距离感。动词不定式动词不定式to remove 修
38、饰修饰ability4.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.宾语从句宾语从句结构：结构：It is+形容词形容词+(for sb.)+to do sth.It是形式主语，真正的主语是动词不定式。是形式主语，真正的主语是动词不定式。1)It is convenient to take a bus to go to
39、school.坐公交去学校坐公交去学校很方便很方便。2)It is wonderful to go fishing with my father.和爸爸一起去钓鱼和爸爸一起去钓鱼真是太好了真是太好了。宾语从句宾语从句bridge 1)It is unlikely that the two sides will be able to bridge their differences.双方不太可能双方不太可能消除消除彼此之间的分歧。彼此之间的分歧。2)She is trying her best to bridge the generation gap with her mother.她在努力她在
40、努力消除消除和妈妈之间的代沟。和妈妈之间的代沟。v.消除（隔阂）消除（隔阂）access(to sth/sb)1)You need a password to get access to the computer system.使用使用这个计算机系统需要口令。这个计算机系统需要口令。2)Students must have access to good resources.学生必须学生必须有机会使用有机会使用好的信息资源好的信息资源。3)Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends.很多离婚的父亲只有在
41、周末才很多离婚的父亲只有在周末才有权见到有权见到自己的孩子。自己的孩子。形式主语形式主语真正的主语是真正的主语是to do（使用（使用某物某物或见到或见到某人某人的的)机会，权利机会，权利 她认为，消除数字鸿沟、确保每个人都能使用互联网并且她认为，消除数字鸿沟、确保每个人都能使用互联网并且知晓如何运用新技术，是非常重要的。知晓如何运用新技术，是非常重要的。The writer mentions many advantages of using the Internet.Do you think there are any disadvantages?If so,what are they?Di
42、straction(Also using the Internet all the time distracts us from the real world around us.)Lack of privacy(Sharing everything online means people can know everything about us.)Addiction(Children who havent developed the ability of self-control are easily addicted to computer games or something else.
43、)convenient1.adj.方便的;近便的 2.n.现金;金钱 3.vt.更新;向提供最新信息 n.更新;最新消息4.n.数据库;资料库 5.n.软件 6.n.(互联)网络;网状系统;人际网 vt.连接成网络;联播 vi.建立工作关系7.adj.卡住;陷(入);困(于)8.vt.&vi.浏览;冲浪 9.n.益处vt.使受益vi.得益于 10.n.距离 11.vt.鼓舞;激励;启发思考 cashupdatedatabasesoftwarenetworkstucksurfbenefitdistanceinspireI.Key Words12._ n.通道;(使用、查阅、接近或面见的)机会 v
44、t.进入;使用;获取 13._ n.慈善;慈善机构(或组织)14._ adj.艰难的;严厉的 15._ n.省 16._ n.会议;研讨会;正式会谈 17._ n.居民;(美国的)住院医生 adj.(在某地)居住的18._ conj.而且;此外n.加号;优势 prep.加;另加accesscharitytoughprovinceconferenceresidentplus II.Phrases 1、携带现金2、最新的信息3、下载软件4、患了严重的病5、失业6、上网7、感到孤独8、鼓励某人去做某事9、可以进入.10、经历困境carry cash the most updated informat
45、ion download softwaredevelop a serious illness out of work surf the Internet feel lonely inspire sb to do have access to go through tough times 1.keep sb company 2.go through 3.now that 4.as.as possible 5.catch the attention of 6.wait in line 7.pay for 8.together with 9.have access to 10.apply for 陪
46、伴某人经历;度过;通读既然尽可能引起的注意排队等候为付款和一起可利用;接近申请I.Meaning Match1.resident A.the amount of space between two places or things2.conferenceB.someone who lives or stays in a particular place3.inspireC.an advantage,improvement,or help that you get from something4.distance D.to encourage someone by making them fee
47、l confident and eager to do something5.benefit E.a large formal meeting where a lot of people discuss important matters1.At age 50,she found herself out of work and stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company.50岁时,她发现自己失业了,困在家里,只有电脑相伴。【句式剖析】【句式剖析】find herself out of work为为“find+宾语宾语+宾语补
48、语宾语补语”,out of work和和 stuck at home是句子的宾语补足语是句子的宾语补足语,说明宾语说明宾语herself的处境。的处境。I called at her house but I found her out.我去她家时发现她不在家。We found the map quite out of date.我们发现这张地图已完全过时。IV.Key SentencesKeep pany 陪伴某人E.g.:We usually have our smartphones to keep us company at the table when eating.in company
49、 with 与与一起一起【句式拓展】He found the city much changed.他发现这个城市发生了巨大的变化。When I went to visit her,I found her lying in bed.我去看望她的时候,我发现她躺在床上。2.She 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.她受到网友的启发,决定成立一个IT俱乐
50、部来教年长一些的人们学习使用电脑和互联网。【句式剖析】句中的【句式剖析】句中的so.that.意为意为“如此如此以至于以至于”,so为为副词副词,that 为连词为连词,引导结果状语从句。引导结果状语从句。The moon is so far away from the earth that it looks rather small.月球离地球那么远,以至于它看起来很小。【句式拓展】There were so many people in the room that I couldnt get into it.房间里有那么多人,我进不去。This is such an interesting
