1、Unit 3 The InternetUnit 3 The InternetReading and ThinkingLead-inCan you imagine your life without the Internet?New wordscashsoftwareNew wordsnetworkdistanceNew wordscharityaccessNew wordssurfprovinceNew wordsconferenceplusNew wordsThere are countless articles telling us how the Internet has m a d e
2、 o u r l i v e s m o r e convenient.convenience n.New wordsWe can get the most updated information from large databases.update sb on sthNew wordsAt age 50,she found herself out of work and stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company.get stuck inaccompany v.New wordsCycling benefits heal
3、th and the environment.beneficial adj.New wordsShe was so inspired by the people she met online.inspiration n.New wordsHe went through a lot of things in his life.She has gone through all her savings in order to help a sick child.You must go through your papers before you hand them in.New wordsThe r
4、eporters asked a lot of tough questions.get tough with sbNow that he works and can take care of himself，his daughter has time to study at university.now that引导原因状语从引导原因状语从句，在口语中常省略句，在口语中常省略thatNew wordsHe moved to the United States in 1990 to live with his son,who had been resident in Baltimore sinc
5、e 1967.residential adj.Lets playLets play1.For the _ of those people who arrived late，Ill just go over the plan again.2.Come by to see us when it is _ for you.3.His brother was admitted to Beijing University，which _ him to study harder.4.One can see the ancient ruins at a _ of 20 miles.benefit conve
6、nientinspireddistanceLets play5.You must go _ your papers before you hand them in.6.The facilities have been adapted to give _ to wheelchair users.7.While your parents are away，Ill stay here and keep you _.8.You ought to have a good rest _ youve finished the work.throughaccesscompanynow thatPair wor
7、kPair workLook at the title and discuss these questions in pairs.1.What do you think the text will say?2.How do you think the writer feels about the topic?1.What do you think the text will say?2.How do you think the writer feels about the topic?I think the text will say that we have been changed a l
8、ot 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.Read the text and answer the questions.Reading task1.Why did Jan quit her job?2.How did the people in the online community help her?3.Why did she start
9、the IT club?4.What is the digital divide?5.Whats Jans next goal?6.What can we learn from her experiences?1.Why did Jan quit her job?2.How did the people in the online community help her?She suddenly developed a serious illness.People in the online community talked with her about her problems,support
10、ed her,and gave her advice.3.Why did she start the IT club?4.What is the digital divide?To teach older people how to use computers and the Internet.The digital divide 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
11、who dont.5.Whats Jans next goal?6.What can we learn from her experiences?Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.We learn that when we go through tough times,we can find help and support from other people online.We also learn that we can feel less lo
12、nely List the ways in which the text says that the Internet has changed peoples lives.Try to add more examples.Example from the textMore examples you knowno longer wait in line or carry cash when shopping;easily get updated information;download software,documents,and images;listen to music;watch fil
13、ms;play games;read books online;video chat with friends.isRead headlinesHeadlines usually include 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.After readingThe Internet has
14、 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 has been.Complete the passage about Wuzhen with the correct forms of the words in the box.acces
15、sconvenientsurfinspiredistancenetworkdownloadcashupdatebenefitbenefitsconvenientAfter readingResidents 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 use
16、 the public bike system.Bikes can be rented by using online apps-no need for paperwork or _ payment.accessconvenientsurfinspiredistancenetworkdownloadcashupdatebenefitsurfdownloaddistancescashAfter readingIn 2016,the parking system for Wuzhens WIC centre was _ to be fully Internet-based.Wuzhens ente
17、ring the world 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!accessconvenientsurfinspiredistancenetworkdownloadcashupdatebenefitupdatedinspirenetworkaccessDiscussionDiscussion Dis
18、cuss the questions below in pairs.1.Do you think your life has been changed by the Internet?If so,how?2.The writer mentions many advantages of using the Internet.Do you think there are any disadvantages?If so,what are they?Discussion1.Do you think your life has been changed by the Internet?If so,how
19、?My life has certainly been changed by the Internet.It has made my school work and studying easier and has helped me stay in touch with old friends more easily and often.Discussion2.The writer mentions many advantages of using the Internet.Do you think there are any disadvantages?If so,what are they
20、?I think there are a few disadvantages from using the Internet,such as the lack of privacy.Sharing everything online means people can know everything about us.Also using the Internet all the time distracts us from the real world around us.Can you list the negative effects of the Internet?DiscussionD
21、ifficult SentencesAt age 50,she found herself out of work and stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company.Language points此句结构为“find+宾语+宾补”，out of work和stuck at home是句子的宾语补足语，说明宾语herself 的处境。“with+名词名词+to do”结构，在句中做结构，在句中做stuck的伴随状语的伴随状语She believes that it is highly important to bridge
22、the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology.Language points本句中的bridge、divide和access既可以用作名词又可以用作动词。bridge般用作名词，本句中作动词，意思是“架起桥梁、消除（隔阂）”。1.convenient adj.方便的；近便的It is convenient（for sb.）to do sth.sth.is convenient for sb./sth.is convenie
23、nt for/to对（某人）来说做某事方便某事对来说是方便的。离近convenience n.U方便；便利C便利的设施for convenienceat ones conveniencefor the convenience of sb.为了方便起见在方便的时候为了某人的方便1.sb.is convenient（）2.its convenient for sb.to do sth.（）3.its convenient of sb.to do sth.（）1.This bookshop is close and convenient _ the bus stop.2._ is convenien
24、t for you to take a plane because theres a regular bus to the airport.3.These meals can be prepared in advance，and served _ your convenience.for/toItatIf it is quite _ to you,I will visit you next Tuesday.AconvenientBfairCeasyDcomfortableAconvenient方便的；fair 公平的；easy容易的；comfortable 舒适的。2.update vt.更新
25、；向提供最新信息 n.更新；最新消息an updated editiona news updateupdate sb.on sth.update ones knowledge最新版本最新新闻报道向某人提供最新信息更新某人的知识1.I called the office to update them _ the days developments.2.Its important for the figures _(update)regularly.3.This app keeps you _(update)on all your favourite topics.onupdatedto be u
26、pdated3.stuck adj.卡住；陷（入）；困（于）get/be stuck in stuck withbe stuck onstick tostick to ones dreamstick to his word陷入中，困在中被迫接受；无法摆脱；肩负迷恋上坚持（to 为介词）坚持梦想履行诺言To his disappointment,the opinion he had stuck _ out wrong.Ato turnBto turningCto turnedDto be turnedC1.In April，thousands of holiday makers remained
27、 _（stick）abroad due to the volcanic ash cloud.2.I didnt become a serious climber until the fifth grade，when I went up to rescue a kite that was stuck _ the branches of a tree.2014浙江卷3.Good opinions are worth sticking _ because they can benefit us all.stuckinto4.keep pany 陪伴某人in company with.keep com
28、pany with.与一起与结交company n.同伴，陪伴 accompany v.陪伴companion n.同伴accompany sb.to a place be accompanied by陪伴某人去某地由陪伴1.Last weekend she accompanied her friend _ the concert.2.Child must _（accompany）by two paying adults.2015福建卷 3.The Prime Minister,_（accompany）by the governor，led the President up to the ho
29、use.tobe accompaniedaccompanied5.benefit n.益处 vt.使受益 vi.得益于beneficial adj.有利的；有益的；受益的for the benefit ofbe of benefit tobenefit from/by.benefit sb.be beneficial to 为；为的利益对有益从受益；得益于对某人有益对有益；对有利Doing morning exercises _ our health and we _ itAbenefits to;benefitBbenefits;benefit fromCbenefits from;bene
30、fitDbenefits;are benefited by1.A large number of students will benefit _ the new teaching method.2.Reading more books is of great benefit _ children.fromto6.distance n距离in the distancefrom/at a distance at a distance of.keep ones distance keep sb.at a distance 在远处隔一段距离；从远处在远处保持距离避免与某人太亲近1.It was dif
31、ficult to get to know her because she always kept everyone at _ distance.2.The mountain _ the distance appears greener than it was before.ainThe picture looks better _.A.in the distanceB.at the distanceC.in a distanceD.at a distanceDin the distance与与at a distance是固定是固定搭配，搭配，B、C项结构错误。题意为项结构错误。题意为“这幅画
32、稍远些看更好。这幅画稍远些看更好。”，故选，故选D项。项。7.inspire vt.鼓舞；激励；启发思考inspire sb.to do sth.inspire sb.with sth.inspire sth.in sb.激励某人做某事激起或引起某人inspiring inspired inspirationadj.鼓舞人心的adj.受到鼓舞的；有灵感的n.灵感；鼓舞The movie is _,and we are all _A.inspired;inspiredB.inspiring;inspiringC.inspired;inspiringD.inspiring;inspired1.Hi
33、s encouraging remarks inspired confidence _ me.2.His encouraging remarks inspired me _ confidence.inwith8.now that 既然；由于now that，since，because，as 引导原因状语从句时，主句前不能再加so。1._(经你一提),I do remember that photograph.2._(既然你得到了一个机会),youd better make full use of it.Now that you have mentioned Now that you get a
34、 chance _you have got a chance,you might as well make full use of it.ANow thatBAfterCAlthoughDAs soon asA9.access n通道；(使用、查阅、接近或面见的)机会 vt.进入；使用；获取accessiblegain/get/have/obtain access togive access to be accessible to sb.adj.可接近的；可进入的；可使用的可以到达/使用/得到(机会，权利等)得以接近；准许进入易被某人所接近/使用/进入等1.Students at the Be
35、lfast campus have access _ excellent sports facilities.2.Medicine should not be kept where it is _(access)to children.toaccessibleAccess _ the factory is through a forest.AforBatCwithDtoD10.go through经历；度过；通读go aheadgo over go against go by 前进；请说(做吧)越过；温习背叛；违背；违反走过(某处)；(时间)过去；流逝The country has _ too
36、 many wars.Agone downBgone throughCgone alongDgone upBgo down下来，go through经历，go along进展，go up上升，句意是：这个国家经历了很多战争。1.The professor has done some research on wild plants for 20 years.Oh!He must have gone _ a lot of difficulties!2.Most students in our class go in _ outdoor activities.3.The price of goods
37、 is going _.That is to say,things are becoming expensive.throughforupExercise Complete the conversations with the correct forms of the words below.accounttheftaccessiblebenefitedupsetfalseConversation 1A:What is your favourite way to get information?B:Through the Internet,of course.A:But what about
38、books?ExerciseaccounttheftaccessiblebenefitedupsetfalseConversation 1B:Youre kidding,right?The Internet is much more _.My studies have really _ a lot from it.A:But the information on the Internet may be _.You should be careful.accessiblebenefitedfalseExerciseaccounttheftaccessiblebenefitedupsetfalse
39、Conversation 2A:Why do you look so _?B:All my money has been stolen from my bank _.I never thought online identity _ could happen to me.upsetaccounttheftExerciseaccounttheftaccessiblebenefitedupsetfalseConversation 2A:Oh,Im so sorry to hear that!Have you reported it to the police and the bank?Maybe
40、you can get all your money back if youre lucky enough.B:Yes,Ive done that already.Lets hope its just a bank error!SummarysummaryKnowledge points:convenient,cash,update,database,software,network,stuck,keep sb company,surf,benefit,distance,inspire,now that,access,charity,go through,tough,province,conference,resident,plusOthers:Read headlinesOnline communityThe positive effects of the InternetHomeworkWrite an essay about“online community”.
