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课件网) Unit 3 The Internet Reading and Thinking What convenience does the 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 take online classes chat with someone stream videos play games post a blog Brainstorming digital payment online meeting online class The Internet plays an important role in our lives, work and study. Most importantly, the Internet has made our lives more convenient. 1. What do you think the text will say 2. How do you think the writer feels about the topic Prediction 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 he or she says we are “stronger together”. C. Introduction--People’s lives have been changed by online communities and social network. A. Jan benefited from the Internet. B.Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet. Para.1 Para.4 Para.3 Para.2 Read and match the main ideas with each paragraph. Para.5 D. Jan started to help others online. E. Jan’s online classes and her new goal. click Passage Structure Analysis The impact of the Internet Jan's experience Jan's feeling Para. 1 1. What is the main idea of this paragraph 2. In which ways the Internet has changed people’s lives according to this paragraph General statement Much has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web. There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient. We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping. We can get the most updated information from large databases. We can download software, documents, and images whenever we need them. But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient. People's lives have been changed by online communities and social networks. 1. What’s the problem with Jan Tchamani 2. How did she deal with her illness 3. What is the main idea of this paragraph Jan uses the Internet to help herself deal with her illness. Para. 2 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. 1. Why did she start the club 2. In what way does the writer explain that many people have been helped 3. What is the main idea of this p ... ...
