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The Internet: a world without frontiers
The Internet is a technological wonder, bringing about far-reaching影响深远的 changes in all aspects of our lives. We all have access to the Internet, so
What do you often do on the Internet
Search for information that helps me with my homework.
Read about latest news/read e-books.
Keep in touch with my friends.
Listen to music, watch movies or play games.
Order food or book hotels.
Buy or sell things.
Learning
Researching
Sharing
Ordering…
Buying…
Selling…
Chatting
Commenting
Viewing
Playing
listening
2) What effects do you think the internet has on your life
The Internet makes my life:
less stressful
more colorful
convenient
easy and quick
much busier
fulfilled
time-consuming
…
Read the title “The Internet: a world without frontiers” and predict what could be discussed in this article
This article might focus on the reasons why the Internet is a world without frontiers, as well as its advantages.
Predict
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We can achieve almost anything online…
One of the greatest advantages of the Internet lies in the quick and easy access to a huge amount of information.
The Internet has also made our lives unbelievably convenient, with all sorts of goods and services provided ….
Above all else, the Internet helps us establish and maintain social ties.
However, while the Internet brings many valuable advantages, being connected has its problems.
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Listen to radio and match the paragraph with the main idea.
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Main body Paras 2–4: The Internet has many advantages.
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We can achieve almost anything online.
We have quick and easy access to a huge amount of information online.
E-commerce has made our lives unbelievably convenient.
The Internet helps us establish and maintain social ties.
We should use the Internet properly and responsibly.
skim the article and finish A1
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Advantages Supporting details
Advantage 1 Having access to (1) ___________________information
Gathering information quickly and easily
Advantage 2 (2) ____________________________
Doing shopping quickly and easily
Ordering a taxi with an app
Making travel arrangements
(3) ____________________________ on the smartphone
Advantage 3 Keeping in contact with loved ones
Finding (4) _________________
Discovering communities who (5) ___________________
a huge amount of
Having food delivered to you
Paying for almost everything
long-lost friends
share our hobbies
Read the article again carefully and complete the table below with supporting details for each advantage.
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Para 1
Why does the author say the Internet can connect the world to a single shared community
get connected with the outside world
It is a world without frontiers.
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read it together
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Access to information
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Food
Shopping
Travel arrangements
Transportation
Payments
Social life
Exploration:Compare before and after the invention of the Internet
You can talk from these aspects
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How can we get the knowledge of the world
With a click of a mouse or the touch of button.
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Access to information
Compare before and after the invention of the Internet
before
after
Slow and inconvenient.
With the click of a mouse or the touch of a button, it is possible to find out almost anything we care to know.
Why do many people turn to the Internet for information first
Fast , convenient, comprehensive全面的, time/energy-saving...
Is the information online all reliable What should we do
Learn more, read more to distinguish区分 right from wrong.
No wonder the Internet has now become the first place that the majority of people turn to for information.
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What does e-commerce refer to
All sorts of goods and services are provided by the elctronic commerce
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Food
Compare before and after the invention of the Internet
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after
Go to the restaurant to have a meal.
Have food delivered to us by using food delivery apps and sites.
Transportation
Compare before and after the invention of the Internet
before
after
1 Wait hopelessly for a taxi in the cold rain.
2 Queue up hopelessly for a train/plane/bus ticket.
1 Order a taxi on an app, sit back and relax in doors for a few warm minutes until the driver arrives.
2 Book the tickets online.
Shopping
Compare before and after the invention of the Internet
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after
1 Search shop after shop for the perfect choice, for example, a pair of boots.
2 Not sure of the price.
Compare styles and prices quickly and easily.
Travel arrangements
before
after
Go to the travel agency to make and book预定 travel plans.
Make all the travel arrangements just in front of the phone/computer.
Payments
before
after
Pay using cash or cheques支票.
Almost everything can be paid on the smartphone.
Group discussion
Will you try e-commerce or go to phyiscal store to buy something Why
Para 4
According to the author, how can we share our view or make
others aware of our care for them
An instant message, a group chat, a video call, a comment on an update
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Social life
before
after
Physical distance often gets in the way because we have to go to meet up with someone else after arranging a time and place that is convenient for everyone.
There are endless ways to share our views or let someone know we care about them no matter where we are.
Group discussion
Are there any other ways to be connected with our friends through the Internet
Which is better, to communicate on the Internet or face to face
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Access to information
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Food
Shopping
Travel arrangements
Transportation
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Social life
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Before the invention of the Internet After the invention of the Internet
Access to information
Food
shopping
Transportaion
Travel arrangements
payments
social life
When giving your opinion, you can make a"before-and-after comparison. By showing the reader what the situation was like in the past and what it is like now, you can make your argument more convincing and more likely to be accepted by the reader.
Write a short paragraph about a comparison of the life before and after smartphones were invented.
Learn this
What is a “before-and-after” comparison
“Before-and-after” comparisons are used when we want to emphasize the differences of one thing between the past and now to persuade readers to be convinced of an argument or a statement.
What is the purpose of using “before-and-after” comparisons
Sometimes, the purpose of “before-and-after” comparisons is to show the superiority of present changes by comparing it with its past to help the readers evaluate it.
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What potential problems may the Internet have
Personal information may be stolen.
Addiction to the Internet may lead to social isolation and depression.
Internet visuses may infect and damage computers.
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How can we use the Internet properly and responsibly
We should never browse websites which could present potential danger.
We must be aware of the signs that warn us of dangers and viruses.
We should not spread incorrect or illegal information on the Internet.
We shouldd not easily trust some strangers on the Internet.
We must keep our private informaion safe, such as phone numbers, bank account ...
1. The author believes that the Internet has benefited us in various ways. Can you think of any other examples to support the author's ideas
2. The author mentions in the conclusion that the Internet has its problems. What do you think the problems with the Internet are Make a list of them.
P32 A3
1. The author believes that the Internet has benefited us in various ways. Can you think of any other examples to support the author's ideas
2. The author mentions in the conclusion that the Internet has its problems. What do you think the problems with the Internet are Make a list of them.
P32 A3
1. The author believes that the Internet has benefited us in various ways. Can you think of any other examples to support the author's ideas
1. The author believes that the Internet has benefited us in various ways. Can you think of any other examples to support the author's ideas
Teachers are able to use class websites or
apps to keep parents updated about school.
With the help of GPS technology, the Internet
helps map and direct you to almost every place
in the world.
We can rent bikes using mobile apps to save
time and money.
We can share photos and videos with loved
ones in the cloud.
…
2. The author mentions in the conclusion that the Internet has its problems. What do you think the problems with the Internet are
Make a list of them.
2. The author mentions in the conclusion that the Internet has its problems. What do you think the problems with the Internet are
Make a list of them.
Surfing and playing games on the Internet
can quickly become very addictive.
Internet viruses can infect and damage
computers.
Addiction to the Internet may lead to
social isolation and depression.
…
Personal information may be stolen.
Internet + education
Internet + catering(餐饮) industry
Internet + medical treatment
Internet + transportation
industry
Internet + financial industry
Internet + education
Internet + catering(餐饮) industry
Internet + medical treatment
Internet + transportation
industry
Internet + financial industry
The Internet itself is not the problem. The problem lies in how to use it. Make it a tool to help you, not a trap to destroy you!