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课件网) Period 2 Reading and Thinking Period 2 Reading and Thinking Unit 3 The Internet Learning aims 1. To talk about the Internet and its influences. 2. To learn the main idea of the text. 3. To grasp the basic reading strategy—read headlines. 4. To learn useful language points. The Internet has greatly changed our way of learning. Can you list some examples VS Leading-in The Internet has greatly changed our way of learning. Can you list some examples VS The Internet has greatly changed our way of learning. Can you list some examples VS The Internet has greatly changed our way of learning. Can you list some examples VS Discussion What do you usually do online Have you experienced anything interesting while surfing the Internet If so, share it with your partner. Look and predict: Look at the activity title and the title of the text. How are they connected with each other Start an online community Stronger together: How we have been changed by the Internet The Internet and people's lives are mentioned together. Read headlines Headlines 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. Look and predict: What do you think the text will be about How do you think the writer feels about the topic I think the text will say that we have been changed a lot by the Internet and that it has brought us together. I think the writer feels positive about this topic because the writer says we are stronger together. While Reading Task 1. Read the text and try to answer the following questions. 1. Why did Jan quit her job She suddenly developed a serious illness. 2. How did the people in the online community help her People in the online community talked with her about her problems, supported her, and gave her advice. 3. Why did she start the IT club To teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. 4. What is the “digital divide” The digital divide is the gap between those who have access to the Internet and those who haven’t, and those who know how to use new technology and those who don't. 5. What's Jan's next goal Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries. 6. What can we learn from her experiences We learn that when we go through tough times, we can find help and support from other people online. We can even use the Internet to achieve our goals. Task 2. In what ways does the writer tell us that life has been changed by the Internet no longer wait in line or carry cash when shopping; easily get updated information; download software, documents, and images; explore the world More examples you know read books online; chat with friends; listen to music; watch films; play games Examples from the text Task 3. Try to organize the structure of the text. Jan's life has been changed The Internet helped her deal ... ...
