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课件网) Reading and Thinking Unit 3 The Internet Learning objectives In this class, you will ● obtain key information about the Internet and the viewpoints of the writer towards the Internet; ● summarize the changes that the Internet brings to Jan; ● list the ways in which the Internet has changed people’s lives; ● talk about advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet. What do you usually do on the Internet Warming up 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 Warming up How do you think the writer feels about the topic I think the writer feels positive about the topic because the writer says we are “stronger together”. Before reading Look at the title and predict Stronger Together How We Have Been Changed By The Internet main title subtitle What do you think the text will say I think the text will say that we have been changed a lot by the Internet and that it has brought us together. Main idea of each paragraph Para 1 People’s lives have been changed by _____ and _____. Para 2 _____ by the internet. Para 3 Jan started to _____. Para 4 Jan started _____and set up _____. Para 5 Jan’s life has been greatly _____ by the _____. online communities social networks Jan was changed help others online taking online classes new goals improved Internet General idea Examples Conclusion Task 1 Read the text and find the main idea of each paragraph. While reading Task 2 Read paragraph 1 and answer 1. What’s the topic sentence 2. What convenience does the Internet bring us Para 1 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. Jan was changed. actions feelings seriously ill and jobless with only her computer to keep her company feel lonely bored surf the internet: stream videos and music, play games, explore the world join an online group: talk about problems, get support and advice feel less lonely and bored be supported remove the distance between people inspired Task 3 Read paragraphs 2-4 and analyse Para2 The internet helped her go through tough times. Para4 Her next goal is to start a charity website _____ help from the Internet Para3 She started an IT club to help others. _____ help to others with the Internet What's the difference of the changes receive offer compar ... ...
