(
课件网) B5U2 Starting out & Understanding ideas Pre-reading: What do we know according to the statements Chinese Internet users spend a lot of time on social media, negatively affecting their lives, and that the average age of social media users in China has risen during recent years. There are some statements about_____(problem). the usage of the Internet in China Pre-reading: Do you contribute to the rising of the average age of social media users in China What do you do by using social media less sleep time less time to read books negative effects poorer eyesight less time with family privacy and information security getting addicted to it A sharp decline in grades Look at the title of the passage and the pictures. Predict what the passage is about. Detox: treatment given to people to help them stop drinking alcohol or taking drugs. (戒酒，戒毒，也可延伸脱瘾) Social Media Detox Fast reading What is Social Media Detox moderator 主持人 participants Social Media Detox is an Brenton High’s fundraising campaign for new sports equipment. While-reading: Requirements for participants They had been persuaded to stop using social media. Translate: I bet you’re as eager as I am to find out just how many have been motivated enough to last the full seven days! Read and choose 1.What do all the students’ experiences have in common A. They all failed to complete the seven-day detox. B. They all mentioned feeling anxious without social media. C. They would gain new insights about their screen habits. D. They all raised money for a charity during the challenge. C Anna : But on reflection, I can see how much of my time had been occupied with checking my phone... Devon : Doing the detox meant ... It made me realise the value of real contact that I had forgotten. Cindy : By the fifth day, I wondered—was I really missing out by not constantly checking my phone to see what everyone else was up to Gorge : The detox made me healthier! Read and choose 2.What does the phrase “up to” in Cindy’s post probably mean A. Planning to achieve B. Currently doing C. Able to handle D. About to start B Cindy : By the fifth day, I wondered—was I really missing out by not constantly checking my phone to see what everyone else was up to Read and choose 3.Why did George give his phone to his father during the detox A. To avoid being distracted by messages B. To let his father check his social media accounts C. To prevent himself from giving up the detox D. To complete the difficult detox C To be honest, I didn’t find the detox too difficult, but I did give my phone to my father to avoid giving in! Name Reaction Result Anna (2 days) It was more difficult than she had expected. She felt like 1. _____ _____! She can now see how much time had been taken up with checking her phone. She is now trying to spend more time 2. _____ _____. she had lost an arm picking up her hobbies Organize information from the passage and complet ... ...
