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课件网) Unit3 The Internet Reading and thinking Start an online community 1.To grasp the main idea and structure of the text 2.To learn some reading skills 3.To talk about how the Internet changed our life Learning aims Q1：What do you usually do on the Internet Listen to music Have class online Play computer games Shop online Stream videos Look up information Q2 : How has the Internet changed your life？ VS Have class online VS Shop online VS Play computer games VS Look up information Benefits of the Internet Jan’s IT club to help others Changes of Jan’s life Jan’s belief and next goal Jan’s life has been improved Introduction Example Summary Match the main idea 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 works and can take care of himself, his daughter has time to study at university. A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online company together with two friends. She no longer feels lonely, and her company ... ...
