(共15张PPT)
Unit3
课文语法填空
01
Reading
The Internet has the power (connect)people across the world to a single (share)community. (Billion)of people in different parts of the world (join)it already, and
(obvious)many more will follow. Even in the countryside, the Internet enables people (reach)beyond their villages and get in touch with the outside world. We can achieve almost anything online----with access the Internet come some truly life-changing advantages.
to connect
shared
Billions
have joined
obviously
to reach
to
One of (great)advantages of the Internet lies in the quick and easy access a huge amount of information. To a certain extent, the world’s knowledge is all at our fingertips. the click of a mouse or the touch of a button, it is possible (find)out almost anything we care to know, from recipes travel packages, from military affairs to learning resources. In the time it takes to find one book in the library, we can use a search engine (bring)up millions of results. No wonder the Internet has now become the first place the (major)of people turn to for information.
the greatest
to
With
to find
to
to bring
that
majority
The Internet has also made our lives (believe)convenient, with all sorts of goods and services (provide)by electronic commerce, more commonly (know)as e-commerce. You can have food
(deliver) to you (use)food (deliver)apps and sites. (go) (be)the days of searching shop after shop for the perfect pair of boots----you can compare styles and prices quickly and easily in the comfort of your living room. Why wait hopelessly for a taxi in the cold rain It is now simple and fast to order one with a taxi app. Sit back and relax indoors for a few warm minutes until the driver arrives. When you wish to go on holiday, you can make all your travel (arrange)just in front of the computer. Forgot to carry cash There is no need (worry)---you can pay for almost everything on your smartphone.
unbelievably
provided
known
delivered
using
delivery
Gone
are
arrangements
to worry
Above all else, the Internet helps usestablish and maintain social ties. With all sorts of communication software, physical distance no longer gets in the way. No matter where we are, we are able to keep in contact with loved ones, find long-lost friends and discover whole new communities share our hobbies. An instant message, a group chat, a video call, a comment on an update----there are endless ways to share our views or let someone know we care about them.
who/that
However, the Internet brings many (value)advantages,
(connect)has its problems. As with any great invention,
we must be aware these problems and be careful to use the Internet properly and (responsible). Only in this way can the Internet be a place of (discover), wonder and (inspire)for everyone.
It is (true)a world without frontiers.
while
valuable
being connected
of
responsibly
discovery
inspiration
truly
02
Extended Reading
I was a smartphone addict. My eyes (glue)to the little screen whenever I walked down the street, had dinner with friends lay in bed at night. The first thing I did when I woke up in the morning was reach for my phone. I always asked for Wi-Fi connections when I went to a new restaurant or coffee shop. A dead battery in my smartphone would make me feel (stress). Sometimes I had the uncomfortable feeling
this little machine had taken up too much of my time, and that I could have done something (mean)than just looking at a tiny screen all day. (slide)into the habit was easy, but it was difficult (quit)the habit.
were glued
or
stressed
that
more meaningful
Sliding
to quit
Then the day came I finally realized I had to make a change. Head down, eyes on my smartphone, I stepped into the road and a car
(shoot)past, nearly knocking me off my feet! At that very moment, I made up my mind (spend)a whole week without my smartphone.
when
shot
to spend
The first day was the hardest. I was used (check)the news and my friends’ social media updates every few minutes, but now I did not know what to do with myself. I kept reaching for my pocket, for my smartphone that was not there. I felt (lose)and anxious, as if I had missed something of value. Very soon, time slowed down. The empty hours stretched out in front of me, and I felt disconnected from everyone and everything.
to checking
lost
It was (scare)at first. Then somehow I began to feel free. The things that I had time for! I finally picked up the classic novel I had always wanted to read and (lose)in the beautiful language. I kept a journal of my feelings, thoughts and daily activities (see)how much progress I was making. I went out for a run and felt (alive)than I had in days. The details of the scene were revealed in front of me: the soft sunlight, a bird (sing)from a high tree branch, the rich and earthy smell of the soil after the rain. Best of all, I began (appreciate)the beauty in life with my own eyes, instead through my smartphone camera.
scary
was lost
to see
more alive
singing
to appreciate
of
My offline relationships benefited as well. I went for a long walk with an old friend. Our wide-ranging conversation went so much deeper than brief texts ever could. With eyes no longer (fix)on our phones, we had a chance to really enjoy each other’s company. I also made sure to spend more time with my parents. We went to the opera, played badminton, visited museums. One night, my mother took out some family photos and we laughed about old times. I brought them up to date with what was going on in my life. We had never felt closer to each other.
fixed
and
By the end of the week, I almost did not want to turn my phone back on. Those seven days have given me a great (appreciate)for life beyond the screen. Real life— and real relationships—are more important to me now. I cannot escape from the modern world, but I can cut back the amount of time I spend on my smartphone every day, and I do. Life beyond smartphones is (rich)and more beautiful, and I am going to take advantage of it.
appreciation
on
richer
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