1、 3UNITToo much of a good thing A real addictionTo master the reading skillTo understand the textTo practice the phrases and patternsTo learn about conducting a survey Warming-up Reading skills Text study Comparative study Unit projectSection B Warming-upSection B 1.According to the survey of Stanfor
2、d University,how do Internet addicted persons use computers?Watch a video clip and answer the following questions.2.Whats the experts suggestion to Internet addicts?They spent too many weary hours in chat rooms,e-mailing and blogging,ultimately taking valuable time away from things like family,work
3、and even sleep.They are choosing to be on the Internet versus kind friends,versus interacting with somebody,versus having human contact.1.According to the survey of Stanford University,how do Internet addicted persons use computers?Its hard to deny that some Internet addicted people spend too much t
4、ime on line and ignore family,friendships,and social activities.However,its not that they dont have fun on the Internet or use it for their profession.Its just not overusing it.2.Whats the experts suggestion to Internet addicts?1.What are IAD and its symptoms?2.If you have friends who have Internet
5、addiction disorder(IAD),how would you help them?1.What are IAD and its symptoms?IAD is Internet addiction disorder,a real clinical disorder;It reflect a general statement about excessive computer use that interferes with daily life;Typical:online gaming,too much online shopping,too much online surfi
6、ng,and too much involvement on social network websites;Symptoms:being on the Internet for more than 6 hours a day,and having reactions of nervousness when the Internet doesnt work.2.If you have friends who have Internet addiction disorder(IAD),how would you help them?I will help them:1)to set time l
7、imits.I will suggest that they should allow themselves a limited amount of time to spend online each day and fight down the desire of compulsive activities;2)to keep themselves busy.I will help them find activities to keep their mind off the Internet.Get together with friends to study or schedule so
8、me fun time to relax,e.g.meeting friends,taking up new hobbies,doing sports.Reading skillsSection B Facts are things known for certain to exist,or be true,or have happened.Opinions are things believed to exist,be true,or have happened.The key difference between facts and opinions lies in the differe
9、nce between knowing and believing.Opinions may be based on facts,but they are still what we think,not what we know for certain.Opinions are debatable;facts are not.Distinguishing between facts and opinionsA simple way is to ask questions like“Is this statement debatable?”and“Is this known for certai
10、n to be true?”If you answer“yes”to the former question,it is an opinion;if you answer“yes”to the latter question,it is a fact.Distinguishing between facts and opinionsDistinguishing between facts and opinionsExamples and Explanation:Example 1:With many schools offering wireless Internet access anywh
11、ere on campus,colleges as a group have become the most Internet-accessible spots in the world.(Para.3)Distinguishing between facts and opinionsExamples and Explanation:Example 2:With the widespread application of laptops and computer science,we are going to produce a generation of problem-solvers an
12、d intelligent thinkers,which is indispensable for the future of the world.(Para.12)Distinguishing between facts and opinionsThe above two examples are about the authors judgment or opinion.Although the statements are based on facts(e.g.“many schools offering wireless Internet access anywhere on camp
13、us”and“the widespread application of laptops and computer science”),they still show how the author thinks or feels,so they are not facts.Distinguishing between facts and opinionsIn Example 1,the word most shows us that this is the authors opinion or assumption.In Example 2,the sentence“we are going
14、to produce a generation of”indicates that this is what the author predicts or hopes,not something that exists or has happened.Therefore,the statements are opinions.Distinguishing between facts and opinionsExample 3:In a university class on the history of American radio,students use the iPad to recor
15、d their own radio shows.(Para.5)Example 4:In fact,a recent study in the US found that information technology accounted for 5%to 8%of college budgets,up from an estimated 2%to 3%in the mid-1980s.(Para.7)Distinguishing between facts and opinionsExample 5:To compensate,it spent$500,000 to give every on
16、e of its 1,650 incoming freshmen a free Apple iPad.(Para.8)Examples 3-5 provide exact statistics and details;in other words,the statements tell us what is known for sure to exist or has happened.Therefore,they are facts.Reading Skill Practice:Look at the following statements from Text B and decide w
17、hich are facts(F)and which are opinions(O).Distinguishing between facts and opinionsPreviewing_ 1.Perhaps the greatest change the world has seen in modern times has been the rise of the Internet._ 2.Its a great way to keep up with friends._ 3.Internet access and the ability to make good use of it is
18、 practically a must for success in the modern world.QuestionsOOO_ 4.A few years ago,a couple in the United States was charged with child neglect.It was their addiction to playing games online that kept them from caring for their two infant children._ 5.Another recent news story told of a man who spe
19、nt so much time online that he didnt sleep enough to keep his job.PreviewingQuestionsFF_ 6.One student not only failed,but lost 12 pounds._ 7.It is easy for those who are unaffected by the powerful draw of connectivity those who can easily control their time online to view Internet addiction as an i
20、maginary problem or to attribute its origins to a weak personality.PreviewingQuestionsFO_ 8.The Internet is a powerful tool,but make sure that you use it wisely for all the good value it offers and that you wont let too much of a good thing become something bad.PreviewingQuestionsO Text studySection
21、 B 1.Read the title of Text B and predict what is the authors main purpose in writing the text.2.What is the advantage of the Internet mentioned in Paragraph 1?(Para.1)3.Why does the author regard the Internet as a double-edged sword?(Para.2)4.Why are new college students most likely to get addicted
22、 to the Internet?(Paras.3-5)5.What kind of people think Internet addiction is not a real problem?(Para.6)6.What are mentioned in the text as circumstances under which endorphins may be released?(Para.6)7.What can we learn about endorphins and Internet addicts from the text?(Para.7)8.When should we t
23、ake a step back from the Internet?(Para.8)Questions Previewing1.Read the title of Text B and predict what is the authors main purpose in writing the text.To encourage students to use the Internet wisely.Anything that is too much is troublesome.The Internet is a good thing,but if you rely on it too m
24、uch and even become addicted to it,it will become a bad thing.2.What is the advantage of the Internet mentioned in Paragraph 1?The Internet makes life easier.As a tool for doing research,the Internet is better than any other tools.The Internet offers a good way to keep in contact with your friends.I
25、t gives us a great variety of media choices that offer many different perspectives on and insights into news and events.3.Why does the author regard the Internet as a double-edged sword?(Para.2)Like pollution and traffic jams that come with the convenience of cars,Internet access has proven so popul
26、ar that it has given rise to a new kind of social epidemic,Internet addiction.4.Why are new college students most likely to get addicted to the Internet?(Paras.3-5)Because they are not watched by their parents when at college.原句：原句：New college students,even the brightest and most successful ones,are
27、 most at risk from these effects because the Internet is important for their studies and because they are just entering a world where their online habits are no longer monitored by concerned parents.（Para.5,L22）Sentence Interpretation解释解释:New college students,even the smartest and most successful on
28、es,are most likely to be influenced by the negative effects of the Internet because the Internet is important for their studies and because they are just coming into a new environment where their anxious parents cant keep an eye on their online habits any more.Sentence Interpretation译文：译文：新入学的大学生，甚至
29、是那些最聪明、最成功的大学生，受此影响的风险最大，因为互联网对他们的学业很重要，也因为他们刚刚进入一个新环境，他们的上网习惯不再受到关心他们的父母的监督。Sentence Interpretation5.What kind of people think Internet addiction is not a real problem?(Para.6)Those who can well manage their time spent online.原句原句：It is easy for those who are unaffected by the powerful draw of conn
30、ectivity those who can easily control their time online to view Internet addiction as an imaginary problem or to attribute its origins to a weak personality.(Para.6,L28)Sentence InterpretationSentence Interpretation解释解释:Some people are not influenced by the strong attraction of the Internet because
31、they can easily control their time online.So,it is easy for them to consider Internet addiction as an unreal problem or to think a weak character is the root cause of Internet addiction.译文：译文：那些不受网络巨大吸引力影响的人，也就是那些可以轻松控制上网时间的人，容易把网瘾问题看作是假想的问题，或者把网瘾的根本原因归咎于软弱的性格。Sentence Interpretation6.What are menti
32、oned in the text as circumstances under which endorphins may be released?(Para.6)When we win a game,when we are instant-messaging our friend,or when we find new blog entries,etc.7.What can we learn about endorphins and Internet addicts from the text?(Para.7)Endorphins may be released continuously an
33、d for a long time in the brains of Internet addicts.With Internet addiction endorphins do nothing but keep people hooked to their computers.8.When should we take a step back from the Internet?(Para.8)When we still think about the Internet when we are offline.It is about the authors judgment or opini
34、on.解释解释:So keep an eye on how much time you spend online.Limiting and controlling your time online can protect you from developing Internet addiction.译文：译文：所以，要留意你在网上花了多少时间。节制 是对抗网瘾的最好的防御方式。Sentence Interpretationkeep an eye on protect from 原句原句：So watch how much time you spend online;moderation is
35、your best defense against Internet addiction.(Para.8,L47)positive changes Internet addictionimpacted the release of endorphinsText SummaryThese rewards are _,doing nothing but keeping students so _ that it hurts their studies,or spoils their lives.Whats the best defense against Internet addiction is
36、 _.Use the wonders of connectivity to enrich your studies,stay connected with distant and real-life friends and explore _ new worlds.The Internet is a powerful tool,but make sure that you use it _ for all the good value it offers and that you wont let _ of a good thing become something bad.simple st
37、imulations involvedmoderationmultipleText Summarywiselytoo muchPractical phrases1.a wealth of sth.丰富的2.Make use of sth.利用某物；使用某物3.Give rise to sth.引起；导致4.Keep sb.from(doing)sth.不让某人做某事5.Tell of 描述；叙述6.As well（除外）还7.At risk 处境危险；受到威胁丰富的丰富的(be home to/a wealth of/traditional medicines)China is home to
38、 a wealth of traditional medicines.a wealth of sth.短语逆译短语应用中国是大量传统医学的故乡。意群提示Practical Phrases利用某物；利用某物；使用某物使用某物make use of sth.短语逆译(making full use of/a snail house)Saving and making full use of limited space is a must of living in a snail house.短语应用蜗居需要节省并充分利用有限的空间。意群提示Practical Phrases引起；导致引起；导致(g
39、ive rise to/feelings of good will/frowning/gloomy)Smiling can give rise to feelings of good will,while frowning makes one gloomy.give rise to sth.短语逆译短语应用微笑可以让人心情大好；皱眉会让人变得郁闷。意群提示Practical Phrases不让某人做某事不让某人做某事(a man of determination/keep him from/carry out)He is a man of determination,so nothing co
40、uld keep him from carrying out his plan.keep sb.from(doing)sth.短语逆译短语应用他是一个意志坚定的人，没有什么可以阻止他实施他的计划。意群提示Practical Phrases描述；叙述描述；叙述(To give me courage/tell of/unbearably freezing baths)To give me courage,my father would tell of the unbearably freezing baths he had himself been through in his younger d
41、ays.tell of短语逆译短语应用为了给我鼓劲，父亲会给我讲述他年轻时沐浴过的冰冷得难以忍受的冷水浴。意群提示Practical Phrases（除（除外）还外）还(stick to the principles/be flexible/as well)We should stick to the principles and be flexible as well.as well短语逆译短语应用我们既要有原则性，也要有灵活性。意群提示Practical Phrases处境危险；处境危险；受到威胁受到威胁(save a life/at risk/deserve)If you save a
42、life at risk to your own,you deserve praise.at risk短语逆译短语应用如果你冒着危险挽救了一条生命，那你是理应受到表扬的。意群提示Practical Phrases1.Its hard to deny sth./that“某事是不可否认的”，表示极大的意义肯定。2.Like,though,it has aspects用于表达对于某一事物或事件的辩证分析。3.sb./sth.do/did not+verb+because用于表示“（人或事）的发生，但不是因为”。Functional Patterns句型提炼句型提炼我们难以否认网络给人们的生活带来的
43、种种便利。通过网络，人们能够迅速地查到诸如地图、新闻和网上商店等，网络使生活变得简单。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习Its hard to deny the positive changes it adds to peoples lives as it makes life easier with quick access to things like maps,news,and online stores.(Para.1,L2)Functional Patterns句型应用句型应用Its hard to deny sth./that句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示“某事是不可否认的”，词义
44、的双重否定表示极大的意义肯定。Functional Patterns(Its hard to deny/the founder of New Oriental/open up)Its hard to deny that Yu Minhong,as the founder of New Oriental,successfully opens up broad prospects for English education in China.典型例句不得不说，新东方的创始人俞敏洪成功开辟了中国英语教育的广阔前景。意群提示Functional Patterns句型提炼句型提炼然而，像任何技术一样，随
45、着我们逐渐开始依赖网络，网络的负面因素就显现出来。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习Like any technology,though,it has negative aspects that become clear as we start to depend upon it.(Para.2,L7)Functional Patterns句型应用句型应用Like,though,it has aspects句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示用于表达对于某一事物或事件的辩证分析。Functional Patterns(Like any profit model/the go-to web marke
46、tplace/be addicted in shopping online)Like any profit model,though Taobao became the go-to web marketplace in China,it has negative aspects that become clear as we are addicted in shopping online.典型例句虽然淘宝网已经成为中国最大网络销售平台，但像任何盈利模式一样，随着我们对网购的日益热衷，淘宝网的负面因素就变得明显起来。意群提示Functional Patterns句型提炼句型提炼这些事情发生在这些
47、人身上，不是因为他们懒惰或愚蠢，而是因为他们上网成瘾。原句译文原句译文逆译练习逆译练习These things did not happen to these people because they were lazy or stupid.They happened because of addiction.(Para.5,L21)Functional Patterns句型应用句型应用sb./sth.do/did not+verb+because句型提炼句型提炼应用提示应用提示用于表示“（人或事）的发生，但不是因为”。Functional Patterns(lose your job/have
48、 someone else to do your job)You did not lose your job because your boss decided to have someone else to do your job.典型例句你丢掉工作的原因不是因为老板决定让别人替代你。意群提示Functional Patterns 1.过犹不及too much of a good thing 2.获得成功的必要条件a must for success 3.新型的社会流行病a new kind of social epidemic 4.受到关心他们的父母 的监督monitored by con
49、cerned parents 5.没有家人的监督和约束without the discipline and structure of home 6.根本原因归咎于软弱 的性格attribute its origins to a weak personality 7.网络游戏中得分scoring points in online games 8.简单的刺激simple stimulations 9.损害他们的健康和生活spoil their health and their lives10.要停下来想想了take a step backGenuine Collocations 作为研究工具，互联
50、网是无与伦比的。a.As a research tool,it is unmatched.Language Appreciation 在第一学期，他们可能成绩骤降、健康受损、友谊中断。b.During their very first term,their grades can plunge,their health decline,and their friendships cease.Language Appreciation 所以，要留意你在网上花了多少时间。节制是对抗网瘾的最好的防御方式。c.So watch how much time you spend online;moderat
