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课件网) Welcome to the unit & Reading (I) Unit 3 The world online Welcome to the unit Read the web page on P29 and discuss the following question. What examples of important milestones in the development of the Internet are mentioned Read the web page in “Welcome” to know about them (P29) Spot your favorite emoji! Population of the Internet users What do you often do on the Internet have instant message listen to music watch videos do shopping search for information Lead-in I hope we will use the Net to cross barriers and connect cultures. -- Tim Berners-Lee 我希望我们能用互联网跨越障碍, 联结文化。 — 蒂姆·伯纳斯·李 该句出自英国计算机科学家蒂姆·伯纳斯·李。他是万维网 (World Wide Web)的发明者。这句话体现了伯纳斯李对互联 网的美好愿景。他希望互联网能发挥其互联互通的作用, 跨 越各种障碍, 成为不同文化的纽带, 带来信息交流的全新模式。 1. Grasp the structure of argumentation; 2. Figure out the main idea and supporting details of the article; 3. Analyze the writing techniques: list example&make comparison; 4. Develop a critical attitude towards the Internet. By the end of this class, we will be able to: Teaching objectives Writing techniques Advantage 1: The Internet brings easy and quick access to information. How does the author support this argument 2(5)-2 Para. 2 With the click of a mouse or the touch of a button, it is possible to find out almost anything we care to know, from recipes to travel packages, from military affairs to learning resources. In the time it takes to find one book in the library, ... List examples 2(6)-2 Read for details Para. 3 L4-5 You can have food delivered to you using food delivery apps and sites. Gone are the days of searching shop after shop ... Para. 3 L8-9 Why wait hopelessly for a taxi in the cold rain It is now simple and fast to order one with a taxi app. Advantage 2: E-commerce has made our lives convenient. How does the author support this argument Before After Make comparisons 2(6)-3 Before-and-after comparisons In the past At present Food Go to the restaurant Use_____ apps and sites food delivery Shopping Search_____ after shop shop Compare styles and prices quickly and easily_____ of the living room in the comfort Transp-ortation Wait _____ outdoors Stay_____ until the arrival of the driver indoors 2(6)-4 In the past At present Travel arrange-ments Go to the travel agency Make all the arrangements in front of the_____ computer Payment Use_____ cash Pay almost anything on the _____ smartphone 2(6)-5 Before-and-after comparisons Advantage 3: The Internet helps us establish and maintain social ties. 2(6)-6 How does the author support this argument Para. 4 No matter where we are, we are able to keep in contact with loved ones, find long-lost friends and discover whole new communities who share our hobbies. An instant message, a group chat, a video call, a comment ... List examples Subjective B. Objective C. Uncaring D. Doubtful What is the author’s attit ... ...
