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UNIT 4 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Section Ⅰ Topic Talk & Lesson 1
1.通过阅读课文，了解现代信息技术,比如虚拟现实、虚拟人物等；感受网络带来的便利,重视网络的负面影响；用辩证的思维去对待网络。（文化意识，思维品质）
2.了解科技对于文化的影响，学会用正确的态度对待网络。（文化意识，思维品质）
3.通过分析课文结构，了解文本大意，培养略读和查读等阅读能力；通过分析课文细节，培养分析长难句的能力。（语言能力,学习能力）
Ⅰ.词义匹配
A.n.担忧；忧虑 vt.与……有关；使担心
B.n.供选择的同类物品；选择
C.adj.虚拟的；模拟的
D.adj.朴素实用的；明智的；合理的
E.vt.欺骗；诱骗；哄骗
F.n.效应；影响
G.n.影响；作用
H.adj.以自我为中心的；关注自我的
I.n.方便；便利
J.vt.使可能；使发生
K.n.（网络上代表个人的）头像；虚拟替身；图标
L.adj.极好的；了不起的
M.n.个性；性格
N.vt.探究；探讨；探险
O.vi. & vt.承认
1.( ) trick
E
2.( ) sensible
D
3.( ) selection
B
4.( ) concern
A
5.( ) virtual
C
6.( ) enable
J
7.( ) convenience
I
8.( ) effect
F
9.( ) impact
G
10.( ) self-focused
H
11.( ) super
L
12.( ) avatar
K
13.( ) explore
N
14.( ) personality
M
15.( ) admit
O
Ⅱ.默写单词
1._______ n.图像；形象
image
2.______ adj.花哨的；别致的
fancy
3.________ n.身份；特征
identity
4._______ adj.即时的；立刻的；马上的
instant
5._________ n.创造力；独创性
creativity
6.__________ adv.显而易见地；明显地
obviously
7.__________ adv.现今；现时
nowadays
8._____ vi.& vt.打；打字 n.类型；种类
type
9.______ vt.欺骗；欺诈
cheat
10.______ vt.看；把……视为
view
11.____ n.性别
sex
12._____ n.博客；网络日志 vt.发表博客
blog
13.___________ vi.做实验；进行试验 n.实验
experiment
14._________ n.发型；发式
hairstyle
Ⅲ.一词多义
1.admit v.承认；招认；招供；准许……进入（某处）
（1）She admits to being strict with her children._______
v.承认
（2）She admitted to having stolen the car._______
v.招认
（3）You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has
started._______________________
v.准许……进入（某处）
2.concern v.影响；与……有关；涉及；让（某人）担忧n.担心；忧虑；关爱；关心；重要的事情；公司；企业
（1）The individuals concerned are being questioned by the
police.___________________
v.与……有关；涉及
（2）It concerns me that you no longer seem to care._________________
v.让（某人）担忧
（3）She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her
safety._____________
n.担心；忧虑
（4）The government's primary concern is to reduce crime._____________
n.重要的事情
A.而不是
B.玩得开心
C.或多或少
D.各种各样的
E.沉迷
1.( ) more or less
C
2.( ) be addicted to
E
3.( ) have fun
B
4.( ) instead of
A
5.( ) a variety of
D
Step 1 先导入，拓展背景知识
Ⅰ.Do you use a photo of yourself or a different image as an avatar when you are online Why
____
略
Ⅱ.How is information technology applied in our daily life when we live in the global village
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________
Information technology is applied in many aspects of our daily life,including health care,transport,education,communication and so on.
Step 2 再精读，明确概要细节
Ⅰ.Read the passage on Pages 8-9 and match each paragraph with its main idea.
A.Attitudes towards avatars differ.
B.People can create their own avatars to express themselves.
C.Avatars say a lot about the personalities of the users.
D.There are a variety of avatars everywhere.
E.Avatars are a key part of how people use the Internet.
F.First appearing in the 1980s,avatars had been used in web chats by the late 1990s.
1.( ) Para.1
E
2.( ) Para.2
F
3.( ) Para.3
B
4.( ) Para.4
C
5.( ) Para.5
D
6.( ) Para.6
A
Ⅱ.Read the passage on Pages 8-9 carefully and then choose the best answers.
1.What does a picture of a cute cat mean ( )
A
A.“I like relaxing and having fun.” B.“I'm a really funny person.”
C.“I'm tall，young and nice-looking.” D.“I like being creative.”
2.What can people use avatars to do according to the passage ( )
D
A.To act just like a real person.
B.To travel around bigger，more exciting virtual worlds.
C.To help others online.
D.To cheat others online.
3.What is the purpose of the passage ( )
A
A.To introduce some information about avatars.
B.To encourage people to express themselves using pictures.
C.To introduce the history of avatars.
D.To introduce the definition of avatars.
Step 3 后结构，分析语篇逻辑
Ⅰ.Read the passage on Pages 8-9 carefully again and then fill in the form below.
Avatars
First appearance The first 2D avatars appeared in 1.___________ computer
games in the 1980s. They had been used in 2.__________ by
the late 1990s.
Different avatars People could dress their avatars in 3._____________ or try
being someone of the opposite sex. They may have
4.______________ avatar，expressing themselves for different
occasions.
role-playing
web chats
fancy clothes
more than one
Avatars
Avatars say a lot aboutyour personality A picture of a cute cat can express that you like relaxing and
5.___________.Cartoon characters can express that you are a
funny person. People make their avatars look 6.______ than
they do in real life.
Wide use of avatars Avatars are everywhere nowadays. People can choose a
7.___________ image or create their own images. They can
use avatars that move around and talk.
having fun
better
ready-made
续表
Avatars
Different 8._________ Some users worry that they are becoming afraid of
9.______________ in the real world. The use of several
avatars can be a 10._____，as people can use avatars to cheat
others online. Other users view avatars in a more positive
light.
续表
opinions
meeting people
risk
Ⅱ.Write a summary in about 60 words according to the passage on Pages 8-9.
______
参考范文
An avatar is a digital image that represents an Internet user.（要点1）First appearing in the 1980s，avatars had been used in web chats by the late 1990s.（要点2）There are a variety of avatars for users to choose,which can be used to express the users or represent their personalities.（要点3）Despite their popularity,attitudes towards avatars differ.（要点4）
Ⅲ.长难句分析
They look forward to a time when their avatar will act like a real person and travel around bigger, more exciting virtual worlds.
善分析本句是一个复合句，when引导（1）______从句，修饰先行词（2）_______。
定语
会翻译（3）________________________________________________________________ ________
a time
他们期待着有朝一日,自己的虚拟形象会像真人一样去环游更广阔、更精彩的虚拟世界。
Ⅰ.单句填空
1.When the football fans saw the super star，they got so excited _____they cried out.
that
2.Each partner is viewed ___ the other's agent.
as
3.I was __________（concern）that I was not protected and would get a sunburn.
concerned
4.It is important for us to meet personally, although we have been in touch in
________（vary） ways.
various
5.He tricked me into _________（spend） all my money.
spending
6.He admitted _____________（steal） the necklace the day before and said he was
sorry.
having stolen
7.The best way to find a lawyer is through personal _______________（recommend）.
recommendation
8.I know a lot of people who are addicted to _________（smoke）.
smoking
9.Please send her the book at your ____________（convenient）.
convenience
10.___ possible，I want to stay with you forever.
If
Ⅱ.课文语法填空
Avatars are digital 1._________（identity），which you use to represent yourself
online. The first simple 2D avatars 2._________（appear）in role-playing computer
games in the 1980s. Nowadays，avatars have a wide variety of forms and uses.
People can choose an avatar from a 3._________（select） of ready-made images，
or create their own images. The avatar you choose says a lot about your
4.___________（personal）.Avatars let you express 5.________（you） and they give
you lots of room for 6._________（create）.But the use of avatars has also caused a
few 7._________ （concern）.Some users worry that they are spending so much time
identities
appeared
selection
personality
yourself
creativity
concerns
in virtual worlds 8._____ they are becoming afraid of meeting people in the real world.
The use of several avatars can also be a risk，as people can use avatars to cheat
9._______（other）online. However，many people see avatars in a more positive
light. They look forward to a time 10.______ their avatar will act like a real person.
that
others
when
Ⅲ.读后续写微技能
1.阅读教材课文中含有描述个人喜好的句子
（1）...people obviously make their avatars look better than they do in real life.
（2）...“I like relaxing and having fun”.
2.判断下列句子中哪个不是描述个人喜好的句子
（1）...they started having more than one avatar: a sensible one for work...
（2）You can also use avatars that move around and talk when you type in your message.
（3）They look forward to a time when their avatar will act like a real person and travel around bigger，more exciting virtual worlds.
[答案] （2）
Ⅳ.创新活动（选做题）
Discuss with your classmates about the following four questions:
1.Why do people obviously make their avatars look better than they do in real life
[答案] 略
2.Do you agree with the statement that “the avatar you choose says a lot about your personality” Give examples to support your opinion.
[答案] 略
3.Are there any risks of using avatars Any examples
[答案] 略
4.How should we use avatars in a safer and healthier way on the Internet Any suggestions
[答案] 略Unit 4 Section Ⅰ Topic Talk & Lesson 1
【学习目标】
1.通过阅读课文,了解现代信息技术,比如虚拟现实、虚拟人物等;感受网络带来的便利,重视网络的负面影响;用辩证的思维去对待网络。(文化意识,思维品质)
2.了解科技对于文化的影响,学会用正确的态度对待网络。(文化意识,思维品质)
3.通过分析课文结构,了解文本大意,培养略读和查读等阅读能力;通过分析课文细节,培养分析长难句的能力。(语言能力,学习能力)
【自主预习】
Step 1 单词认读
Ⅰ.词义匹配
( )1.trick ( )2.sensible
( )3.selection ( )4.concern
( )5.virtual ( )6.enable
( )7.convenience ( )8.effect
( )9.impact ( )10.self-focused
( )11.super ( )12.avatar
( )13.explore ( )14.personality
( )15.admit
A.n.担忧;忧虑 vt.与……有关;使担心
B.n.供选择的同类物品;选择
C.adj.虚拟的;模拟的
D.adj.朴素实用的;明智的;合理的
E.vt.欺骗;诱骗;哄骗
F.n.效应;影响
G.n.影响;作用
H.adj.以自我为中心的;关注自我的
I.n.方便;便利
J.vt.使可能;使发生
K.n.(网络上代表个人的)头像;虚拟替身;图标
L.adj.极好的;了不起的
M.n.个性;性格
N.vt.探究;探讨;探险
O.vi. & vt.承认
答案 1~5 EDBAC 6~10 JIFGH
11~15 LKNMO
Ⅱ.默写单词
1. n.图像;形象
2. adj.花哨的;别致的
3. n.身份;特征
4. adj.即时的;立刻的;马上的
5. n.创造力;独创性
6. adv.显而易见地;明显地
7. adv.现今;现时
8. vi.& vt.打;打字 n.类型;种类
9. vt.欺骗;欺诈
10. vt.看;把……视为
11. n.性别
12. n.博客;网络日志 vt.发表博客
13. vi.做实验;进行试验 n.实验
14. n.发型;发式
答案 1.image 2.fancy 3.identity 4.instant
5.creativity 6.obviously 7.nowadays 8.type
9.cheat 10.view 11.sex 12.blog
13.experiment 14.hairstyle
Ⅲ.一词多义
1.admit v.承认;招认;招供;准许……进入(某处)
(1)She admits to being strict with her children.
(2)She admitted to having stolen the car.
(3)You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started.
2.concern v.影响;与……有关;涉及;让(某人)担忧n.担心;忧虑;关爱;关心;重要的事情;公司;企业
(1)The individuals concerned are being questioned by the police.
(2)It concerns me that you no longer seem to care.
(3)She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety.
(4)The government's primary concern is to reduce crime.
答案
1.(1)v.承认 (2)v.招认 (3)v.准许……进入(某处)
2.(1)v.与……有关;涉及 (2)v.让(某人)担忧 (3)n.担心;忧虑 (4)n.重要的事情
Step 2 短语记诵
( )1.more or less ( )2.be addicted to
( )3.have fun ( )4.instead of
( )5.a variety of
A.而不是
B.玩得开心
C.或多或少
D.各种各样的
E.沉迷
答案 1~5 CEBAD
【合作探究】
语篇研读
Step 1 先导入,拓展背景知识
Ⅰ.Do you use a photo of yourself or a different image as an avatar when you are online Why
答案 略
Ⅱ.How is information technology applied in our daily life when we live in the global village
答案 Information technology is applied in many aspects of our daily life,including health care,transport,education,communication and so on.
Step 2 再精读,明确概要细节
Ⅰ.Read the passage on Pages 8-9 and match each paragraph with its main idea.
( )1.Para.1 ( )2.Para.2
( )3.Para.3 ( )4.Para.4
( )5.Para.5 ( )6.Para.6
A.Attitudes towards avatars differ.
B.People can create their own avatars to express themselves.
C.Avatars say a lot about the personalities of the users.
D.There are a variety of avatars everywhere.
E.Avatars are a key part of how people use the Internet.
F.First appearing in the 1980s,avatars had been used in web chats by the late 1990s.
答案 1~6 EFBCDA
Ⅱ.Read the passage on Pages 8-9 carefully and then choose the best answers.
1.What does a picture of a cute cat mean
A.“I like relaxing and having fun.”
B.“I'm a really funny person.”
C.“I'm tall,young and nice-looking.”
D.“I like being creative.”
2.What can people use avatars to do according to the passage
A.To act just like a real person.
B.To travel around bigger,more exciting virtual worlds.
C.To help others online.
D.To cheat others online.
3.What is the purpose of the passage
A.To introduce some information about avatars.
B.To encourage people to express themselves using pictures.
C.To introduce the history of avatars.
D.To introduce the definition of avatars.
答案 1~3 ADA
Step 3 后结构,分析语篇逻辑
Ⅰ.Read the passage on Pages 8-9 carefully again and then fill in the form below.
Avatars
First appearance The first 2D avatars appeared in 1. computer games in the 1980s.They had been used in 2. by the late 1990s.
Different avatars People could dress their avatars in 3. or try being someone of the opposite sex.They may have 4. avatar,expressing themselves for different occasions.
Avatars say a lot about your personality A picture of a cute cat can express that you like relaxing and 5. .Cartoon characters can express that you are a funny person.People make their avatars look 6. than they do in real life.
Wide use of avatars Avatars are everywhere nowadays.People can choose a 7. image or create their own images.They can use avatars that move around and talk.
Different 8. Some users worry that they are becoming afraid of 9. in the real world.The use of several avatars can be a 10. ,as people can use avatars to cheat others online.Other users view avatars in a more positive light.
答案 1.role-playing 2.web chats 3.fancy clothes 4.more than one 5.having fun 6.better
7.ready-made 8.opinions 9.meeting people 10.risk
Ⅱ.Write a summary in about 60 words according to the passage on Pages 8-9.
参考范文
An avatar is a digital image that represents an Internet user.(要点1)First appearing in the 1980s,avatars had been used in web chats by the late 1990s.(要点2)There are a variety of avatars for users to choose,which can be used to express the users or represent their personalities.(要点3)Despite their popularity,attitudes towards avatars differ.(要点4)
Ⅲ.长难句分析
They look forward to a time when their avatar will act like a real person and travel around bigger, more exciting virtual worlds.
善分析 本句是一个复合句,when引导(1) 从句,修饰先行词(2) 。
会翻译 (3)
答案 (1)定语 (2)a time (3)他们期待着有朝一日,自己的虚拟形象会像真人一样去环游更广阔、更精彩的虚拟世界。
【随堂检测】
Ⅰ.单句填空
1.When the football fans saw the super star,they got so excited they cried out.
2.Each partner is viewed the other's agent.
3.I was (concern)that I was not protected and would get a sunburn.
4.It is important for us to meet personally, although we have been in touch in (vary) ways.
5.He tricked me into (spend) all my money.
6.He admitted (steal) the necklace the day before and said he was sorry.
7.The best way to find a lawyer is through personal (recommend).
8.I know a lot of people who are addicted to (smoke).
9.Please send her the book at your (convenient).
10. possible,I want to stay with you forever.
答案 1.that 2.as 3.concerned 4.various
5.spending 6.having stolen 7.recommendation
8.smoking 9.convenience 10.If
Ⅱ.课文语法填空
Avatars are digital 1. (identity),which you use to represent yourself online.The first simple 2D avatars 2. (appear)in role-playing computer games in the 1980s.Nowadays,avatars have a wide variety of forms and uses.People can choose an avatar from a 3. (select) of ready-made images,or create their own images.The avatar you choose says a lot about your 4. (personal).Avatars let you express 5. (you) and they give you lots of room for 6. (create).But the use of avatars has also caused a few 7. (concern).Some users worry that they are spending so much time in virtual worlds 8. they are becoming afraid of meeting people in the real world.The use of several avatars can also be a risk,as people can use avatars to cheat 9. (other)online.However,many people see avatars in a more positive light.They look forward to a time 10. their avatar will act like a real person.
答案 1.identities 2.appeared 3.selection
4.personality 5.yourself 6.creativity 7.concerns
8.that 9.others 10.when
Ⅲ.读后续写微技能
1.阅读教材课文中含有描述个人喜好的句子
(1)...people obviously make their avatars look better than they do in real life.
(2)...“I like relaxing and having fun”.
2.判断下列句子中哪个不是描述个人喜好的句子
(1)...they started having more than one avatar: a sensible one for work...
(2)You can also use avatars that move around and talk when you type in your message.
(3)They look forward to a time when their avatar will act like a real person and travel around bigger,more exciting virtual worlds.
答案 (2)
Ⅳ.创新活动(选做题)
Discuss with your classmates about the following four questions:
1.Why do people obviously make their avatars look better than they do in real life
2.Do you agree with the statement that “the avatar you choose says a lot about your personality” Give examples to support your opinion.
3.Are there any risks of using avatars Any examples
4.How should we use avatars in a safer and healthier way on the Internet Any suggestions
答案 略
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