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课件网) The Internet Reading and Thinking Unit3 What convenience does internet bring to our life The Internet has changed our lives study daily life work entertainment pay for bills online shopping search for information Apply for work online Listen to music more Take online classes chat with someone Stream videos Play games post a blog Stronger together: How we have been changed by the internet Pre-reading main title subtitle What do you think the text will say How do you think the writer feels about the topic We have been changed a lot (what) by the Internet (how) and that it has brought us together (example) The writer feel positive Before you read, look at the title and discuss these questions in pairs. Keep this in mind while reading Does this passage use examples Are things getting better What is the former situation What is the present situation How does Jan feel during the changing WHILE READING: ANALYZE THE STRUCTRUE OF PARA 1. ①Much has been written about the wonders of the Wide Web. ②There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient. ③We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping. ④We can get the most updated information from large databases. ⑤We can download software, documents, and images whenever we need them. ⑥But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient. ⑦People's lives have been changed by online communities and social networks. ∥ ∥ How would you like to divide these sentences Introduction ｝ the Internet convenient Conclusion Supporting details developed _____a serious illness 1.had to_____ her job 2._____at home 3.with only her computer to keep her_____ 4.felt lonely and _____ company bored quit stuck Internet got _____ and advice 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 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 distance that usually exists between people. Para. 2 The Internet helped Jan deal with difficulty problem effect From the words,we can know then she might feel_____ helpless 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. She and her friends now organise events and collect money to pay for private teachers. Many people have been helped by the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job. Now that he wo ... ...
