Unit 3 The Internet
Reading and thinking
Learning aims
1.To think about how the Internet has changed our lives and give examples.
2. To predict the content of the passage from its title.
3. To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet and develop a healthy and wise attitude towards the Internet.
Step 1 Lead-in 目标导入
Show some popular apps and talk about how the Internet changes our lives.
Step 2. Independent learning 自主学习
●Prediction
Title 1: Start an online community
From the title, we can know that this part mainly tells a story about a person who___________________.
Title 2: Stronger together: How we have been changed by the Internet
The title tells us_______________________________. So we can know that the article is a _______ (narration, argumentation or exposition).
● Part 2: Fast Reading
You have 4 minutes to read the passage fast and finish the two tasks.
Para Main idea
Para 1 People's lives have been changed by online communities and ____________.
Para 2 Jan developed a serious ______ which made her stuck at home, but __________ can remove the distance.
Para 3 Jan decided to start _________ to teach more about how to use computers and the Internet.
Para 4 Jan has started ________________ to learn more about how to use the Internet to make the society better.
Para 5 Jan's life has been greatly ________ by the Internet.
2).Which of the following shows the structure of the passage
A B C D
P:point (要点) SP:sub-point(次要点) C:conclusion(结论)
Step 3 Cooperation and discussion 合作探究
1.What's the main idea of the passage
A.How the Internet changes people's daily lives.
B.The development of the Internet.
C.Every one of us has access to the Internet.
D.Jan Tchamani has started an IT club.
2.What does the underlined word in the sentence of “She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology.” mean
A.桥梁
B.扩大
C.消除(隔阂),架起桥梁
D.明白
3. How does the writer tell us life has been changed by the Internet
A. In order of time
B. By showing examples
C. By comparison
D. By giving figures.
4. Fill in the blanks according to paragraph 2-3 and think about the changes of people's lives.
Jan Tchamani 59-year-old man 61-year-old woman
Previous situation Developed a serious ________.Quit her job.Felt _____________. Had no ______. Lived _______.
Online activities Surfing the Internet.Running an IT club.Learning online. Learnt how to ________ work. Running a small _________________
Results Offering help to more people.Having a positive attitude towards life. Found a great ______.Taking care of _______. No longer feeling lonely.Her company is ________.
Step 4. Presentation and Assessment. 展示评议
Each group will have a volunteer to share your answers in the front.
Step 5. Discussion发散拓展
Many of the advantages of the Internet have been mentioned in the passage. Do you think there are any disadvantages
Step 6. Summary 课堂小结
Have you finished the questionnaire about your habits of using the Internet How many points have you got
Homework
Please write a letter of advice to Li Hua and tell him to be a wise netizen.
李华沉溺于网络,导致精神不振,学习落后,请写一封建议信,分析网络利弊,并对他提出建议。
字数:80词左右
内容:1.网络的优点 2.网络的危害 3.正确上网的建议
Appendices
A questionnaire about your habits of using the internet. Choose the answers that are most close to your situation and add up the points afterwards.
. Where do you usually surf the Internet
At the Internet cafe B. At school C. At home
. How often do you usually surf the Internet
Everyday B. Five times a week C. Three times a week
. When do you usually surf the Internet
In class B. After school C. At weekends
4). How long do you usually stay on the Internet
A. 3-5 hours B. 1-3 hours C. About an hour
5). What do you usually do on the Internet
A. Play online games B. Chat with friends and shopping
C. Search for information and study
6). How much money do you usually spend on online games every month
A. More than 100 B. Less than 100 C. None
7). Have you skipped classes or homework because of online games
A. Often B. Several times C. Never
8). Have you ever searched for unhealthy things online
A. Often B.Several times C. Never
9). Have you got anything useful for your study
A. Never B. A little C. A lot
10). What’s your attitude towards students surfing the Internet
A. No need for instruction B. may be useful to be instructed
C. should be instructed properly
Your result: _____________
Add up your scores: A means 3 points, B means 2 points and C means 1 point.
0-10 points: You have a healthy and wise attitude towards the Internet.
10-20 points: Your attitude towards the Internet is not bad and try to be more self-discipline.
20-30 points: You have a dangerous attitude towards the Internet and should change it.