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高中英語課文翻譯新人教版必修二Unit 3（英漢對照）
【Reading and Thinking】
STRONGER TOGETHER: HOW WE HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY THE INTERNET
團結起來力量大：互聯網如何改變了我們
Much has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web. There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient. We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping. We can get the most updated information from large databases. We can download software, documents, and images whenever we need them. But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient. People’s lives have been changed by online communities and social networks.
關于萬維網奇妙之處的著述浩如煙海。講述互聯網如何使我們的生活變得更加方便的文章數不勝數。購物的時候，我們不再需要排隊等候，也不需要隨身攜帶現金。我們可以從大型數據庫中獲得最新的信息。在任何需要的時候，我們可以下載軟件、文檔和圖片。然而，互聯網為人們做的事情還很多，并不僅僅是讓生活變得更加方便而已。在線社區和社交網絡已改變了人們的生活。
Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored. She could listen to music, watch films, play games, and explore the world. She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.
英國伯明翰的一位英語教師簡·夏曼尼突然身患重病，被迫辭去工作。50歲時，她發覺自己失業了，困在家里，只有電腦相伴。過了一陣子，她發現上網可以幫助她減輕孤獨和無聊。她可以聽音樂，看電影，玩游戲，探索世界。她還加入了一個在線群組；在群里，她可以談論自己的問題，獲得其他人的支持和建議。她意識到互聯網的最大好處之一就是能夠消除通常存在于人和人之間的距離感。
She was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. She and her friends now organise events and collect money to pay for private teachers. Many people have been helped by the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job. Now that he works and can take care of himself, his daughter has time to study at university. A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online company together with two friends. She no longer feels lonely, and her company has become quite successful.
她受到網友的啟發，決定成立一個IT俱樂部來教年長一些的人們學習使用電腦和互聯網。如今，她與朋友們一起組織各種活動，并為（俱樂部）私人教師的工資籌集資金。許多人得到了俱樂部的幫助。一位59歲的男子學會了如何在網上申請工作，而且找到了一份不錯的工作。由于他有事情可做，并能夠照顧好自己，他的女兒就有時間上大學了。一位61歲的獨居婦女與兩位朋友一起創辦了一家小型網絡公司。她不再感到孤獨，而且她的公司也相當成功。
Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better. 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. Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
簡開始參加網絡課程，更多地學習如何利用互聯網讓社會變得更加美好。她認為，消除數字鴻溝、確保每個人都能使用互聯網并且知曉如何運用新技術，是非常重要的。她的下一個目標是創建一個慈善網站，為貧窮國家的兒童募捐。
Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet. “When you go through tough times, you meet others who are facing similar challenges,” Jan says. “Thinking about other people’s situations inspired me to offer help.”
簡的生活因互聯網而得到了極大的改善。“當你身處逆境時，你會遇到面臨相似挑戰的人。”簡說道，“想到別人的處境，我就會受到激勵，伸出援助之手。”
【Reading for Writing】
Today I thought I’d blog about a question that has been asked many times — how do you stay safe online and avoid bad experiences on the Internet I’m not an expert, but many years as a blogger have taught me a thing or two.
今天，我想寫篇博客談談一個多次被問到的問題——如何才能安全上網，避免在互聯網上遇到不愉快呢？我并非專家，但身為博主多年，我已學會了一兩招。
First of all, there’s the golden rule of the Internet: If you see or read something that makes you feel uncomfortable, leave the site immediately. Don’t post comments or click on anything. Second, protect your privacy. Don’t give out your address or phone number. Someone might use the information to steal your identity. Identity theft is a common and serious problem. Third, be polite. Being online is no excuse for being rude, and you don’t want to become a target for a troll or cyberbully. A troll is a person who posts comments or questions in order to stir up trouble online. Trolls often use several false names so that they can stay on a site. A cyberbully uses the Internet to be mean to others. Like a troll, a cyberbully will also write something mean but it is usually directed at particular people. He or she may also post embarrassing photos and information about those people. However, the more polite you are, the less likely it is you will be attacked.
首先，互聯網的黃金法則是：如果你的所見所讀讓你反感，立即退出該網站。不要發表評論，也不要點擊任何東西。其次，保護你的隱私。不要透露你的地址或電話號碼。有人可能會利用這些信息來竊取你的身份。身份盜竊是一個普遍而嚴重的問題。最后，要有禮貌。上網不是行為粗魯的借口，而且你也不想成為網絡挑事者或網絡惡霸的目標。網絡挑事者就是在網上張貼評論或問題以挑起事端的人。為了長期待在一個網站上，網絡挑事者經常使用多個假名。網絡惡霸使用互聯網來欺負別人。與網絡挑事者一樣，網絡惡霸也會寫一些惡意的東西，但通常是針對特定的人。網絡惡霸也可能在網上發一些照片和信息，讓這些人感到尷尬。然而，你越有禮貌，你被攻擊的可能性就越小。
Have you had any bad experiences online, or do you have some good advice for staying safe Post your comments below!
你在網上有過不愉快的經歷嗎？或是你有什么安全上網的好建議？請在下面發表你的評論！
Boy579: Last year, we were having problems in our chat room. Mean comments were being posted by someone we didn’t know. I think he or she was only trying to make trouble.
男孩579：去年，我們聊天室出了一些問題。有個我們不認識的人發了一些惡意的評論。我覺得這家伙是想搗亂。
Amy: A girl at my school had a very bad experience online. A photo of her had been posted online and she was being made fun of. It seemed like a joke at first, but the girl was very upset.
艾米：我們學校的一個女生在網上有過不愉快經歷。她的一張照片被傳到網上，被人嘲弄。剛開始雖然像是在開玩笑，但是這個女生十分不快。

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