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课件网) Strong together: How we have been changed by te Internet BX2 U3 The Internet. Reading and thinking 2025 Imagine: Would you like to live in this big house on an beautiful island, which has delicious food, air conditioner, water supply, countless fashionable clothes and all the daily necessities for free, except the Internet Since it has been invented, the Internet has changed our lives greatly. Can you desctibe some of the changes Pre-reading Strong together: How we have been changed by te Internet 1. What do you think the text will be about Our lives have been by the Internet. People are and become _____ because of the Internet. 2. How do you think the writer feels about the topic Why A. negative B. positive C. critical D. indifferent Read the title and predict: changed stronger connected main title sub-title (result) (reason) improvement on people’s life while-reading 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. What’s the main idea of this paragraph The Internet has made people’s lives more convenient and changed our lives. How has the Internet made our life simpler and more convenient while-reading 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. Name: _____ Age: _____ Living Place:_____ Occupation:_____ Problems she faced: _____ Jan Tchamani 50 Birmingham, UK English teacher developed a serious illness; quit her job. Solution while-reading 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 ... ...
