1、UNIT 4UNIT 4INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYLesson 3 Internet and FriendshipsReading Comprehension.匹配单词(请把单词和其对应的英语解释连线)1.ArgumentA.focus(ones attention)on2.ConcentrateB.a reason or reasons put forward3.RewardingC.lacking deep or serious thinking4.ContentD.a person with special knowledge
2、5.MaintainE.everything that is included in a collection6.BriefF.providing personal satisfaction or giving you benefits7.AuthorityG.keep in a certain state，position，or activity8.ShallowH.being short and clear.选词填空focus on，be concerned with，not necessarily，be honest about，on the basis of1.The driver i
3、nsisted that he not the accident.2.On the other hand，she says，having to face challenges is _ a bad thing.wasnotconcerned withnecessarily3.I have no choice but making preparations for the examination.4.A good parent-child relationship should be set up _ mutual(互相的)understanding and respect.5.We must
4、our actions and avoid excuses.focus on，be concerned with，not necessarily，be honest about，on the basis ofto focus onon the basis ofbe honest aboutPre-reading1.Look at the titles and the exercises on P1416 and predict what the passage is talking about.I guess this passage is talking about whether the
5、Internet or friendships because of the information of Exercise 3 and the of the two blogs.2.Do you think the Internet helps or harms friendships?Work in groups to give your reasons.helpsharmstitles.Fast-reading for main ideas1.Match the main arguments with each paragraph of the two blogs.(1)Blog Pos
6、t One：Para.2 Argument 1：A.Online relationships may not be what they appear to be.Para.3 Argument 2:B.Talking online is no replacement for face-to-face contact.Para.4 Argument 3:C.The Internet can make people self-centered.(2)Blog Post Two：Para.2 Argument 1：A.The Internet has also made communication
7、more fun.Para.3 Argument 2:B.Online communication can actually bring people closer to each other.Para.4 Argument 3:C.The Internet makes communication much more convenient.2.Whats the main idea of the WHOLE text?A.Communicating through a screen makes it more difficult for children to concentrate.B.On
8、line communication makes peoples life easier.C.The Internet has both good and bad effects on friendships.D.People have an objective attitude towards the Internet.Careful-reading for detailsActivity 1细节把握1.What enables us to develop lifelong friendships?A.Communicating through a screen.B.Social skill
9、s developed through direct contact.C.Talking online.D.Advice from some parenting experts.2.Friendships are built on .A.the basis of trustB.online communicationC.online popularityD.the number of“likes”3.The Internet can develop friendships through the following Except .A.making communication more fun
10、B.bringing people closer to each otherC.making communication much more convenientD.spending too much time on the Internet4.Which one is a traditional way of communicating?A.A smartphone.B.A computer.C.A phone call.D.A tablet.Activity 2深层理解1.What does the sentence in Roberts post“online relationships
11、 may not be what they appear to be”mean?A.Online talking is not as meaningful as communication in reality.B.Online communication is not important to develop social skills.C.Some opinions posted online are quite shallow.D.The people you are chatting to may be dishonest about who they are.2.Why are ph
12、otos，videos，new stories and websites mentioned in Cathys post?A.To prove that online communication is very convenient.B.To prove that online communication is more fun.C.To prove that online communication can make people closer.D.To prove that online communication can provide useful suggestions.3.Wha
13、ts the structure of the two blogs?Post-readingActivity 1思维品质1.Look at the sentence from Paragraph two in the first blog post，“It is these skills that enable us to develop lifelong friendships”.What does“these”refer to?Do you agree with the statement？Why or why not？(Critical thinking批判性思维)2.In the se
14、cond blog post，what does Eileen Kennedy-Moore mean when she says that online friends“fill holes real-life friends cant”？Give your reasons.(Creative thinking创造性思维)Activity 2课文语法填空There are two blog posts about two different attitudes towards the Internet and friendships.One is from Robert，who holds t
15、he view that 1.the Internet can bring people closer together，it can also be 2.(harm)to friendships.Because 3.(talk)online cant replace face-to-face contact，through 4._ important social skills are developed.whileharmfultalkingwhichAlso he thinks that the Internet can make people think of only 5._(the
16、y).In addition，a lot of content 6.(post)on social media is shallow or trivial.Last，online relationships may not be what they appear to be.The people you are chatting to may be dishonest about who they are.So it is particularly dangerous for those who 7.(influence)easily or too trusting.However，the p
17、ost from Cathy doesnt subscribe 8.his opinion.themselvespostedare influencedtoAs far as she is 9.(concern)，the Internet makes communication much more convenient and fun.Besides，online communication can actually bring people closer to each other.Whenever someone needs help，friends can immediately pro
18、vide useful 10._(recommend)or information.concernedrecommendationsActivity 3长难句理解1.While the Internet can bring people closer together，it can also harm friendships.句式分析此句为复合句，其中while引导的是 ，表示“”。自主翻译_让步状语从句尽管，虽然虽然互联网可以让人们更亲近，但它也会损害友谊。2.According to a parenting expert，Denise Daniels，communicating throu
19、gh a screen makes it more difficult for children to concentrate or show kindness to others.句式分析此句为简单句，communicating through a screen作 ，it是 宾语，真正的宾语是to concentrate or show kindness to others。自主翻译_主语形式 根据育儿专家Denise Daniels的说法，通过屏幕进行交流会使儿童更难集中注意力或对他人表示善意。3.Friendships are built on the basis of trust，an
20、d with online communication you can never be 100 percent sure that the people you are chatting to are being honest about who they are.句式分析此句为并列复合句，其中and连接两个并列分句。在后一个分句中，that引导 从句，who引导的从句作 的宾语。自主翻译_宾语about 友谊建立在信任的基础上，通过线上交流，你永远不能百分之百地确信与你交谈的人是否以诚相待。4.You can stay in touch with friends no matter where you are or what you are doing.句式分析此句为复合句。其中no matter where/what引导_从句。自主翻译_让步状语无论你在哪里，又或者在做什么，都可以和朋友们保持联系。
