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Unit 3
Reading & Thinking
STRONGER TOGETHER
HOW WE HAVE BEEN CHANGED
BY THE INTERNET
What convenience does internet bring to our life
The Internet has changed our lives
study
daily life
work
entertainment
pay for bills
online shopping
search for information
Apply for work online
Listen to music
more
Take online classes
chat with someone
Stream videos
Play games
post a blog
Stronger together:
How we have been changed
by the internet
Pre-reading
main title
subtitle
What do you think the text will say
How do you think the writer feels about the topic
We have been changed a lot (what) by the Internet (how) and that it has brought us together (example)
The writer feel positive
Before you read, look at the title and discuss these questions in pairs.
The Internet has changed our lives
pay for bills
search for information
Listen to music
Take online classes
chat with someone
Stream videos
Play games
online shopping
What convenience does the Internet bring to our life
Pre-reading
Prediction
What do you think the text will say
2. How do you think the writer feels about the topic
A. Optimistic B. neutral C. Negative D. Pessimistic
Stronger together:
How we have been changed
by the Internet
main title
sub-title
The text will say that we have been changed a lot by the Internet and that it has brought us together.
Read headlines
Headlines usually include only key ideas or information from the text.They often do not follow strict grammer rules,because writers use as few words as possible to catch the attention of the readers.
Pre-reading
Read headlines
Headlines usually include only key ideas or information from the text. They often do not follow strict grammar rules, because writers use as few words as possible to catch the attention of the readers.
Before you read, look at the title and discuss these questions in pairs.
Stronger together: How we have been changed by the Internet
Prediction
Stronger together:
How we have been changed
by the Internet
main title
sub-title
: (colon)→
explain
1. How do you think the writer feels about the topic
2. How do you think the writer feels about the topic
A. Optimistic B. Positive C. Negative D. Pessimistic
(result)
(ways)
Read headlines
Headlines usually include only key ideas or information from the text. They often do not follow strict grammar rules, because writers use as few words as possible to catch the attention of the readers.
Read the text quickly and figure out the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1 Introduction
People’s lives have been changed by online communities and social network.
Para. 2
Reasons and experiences of Jan's contact with the Internet.
Para. 3
Jan started an IT club to help older people use computers and the Internet.
Para. 4 Jan’s online classes and her new goal.
Para. 5 Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet.
While-reading:
What is the text type of this passage
A. Argumentation
B. Narration
C. Exposition
Skimming
E. The Internet helps Jan feel less lonely.
Match the general idea with each paragraph.
Para.1
Para. 2
Para.3
Para.4
Para. 5
A. Jan started an IT club.
B. The Internet has improved Jan's life.
C. The convenience of the Internet.
D. Jan used the Internet to make society better.
Introduction
Examples
Summary
WHILE READING: ANALYZE THE STRUCTRUE OF PARA 1.
①Much has been written about the wonders of the Wide Web. ②There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient. ③We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping. ④We can get the most updated information from large databases. ⑤We can download software, documents, and images whenever we need them. ⑥But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient. ⑦People's lives have been changed by online communities and social networks.
∥
∥
How would you like to divide these sentences
Introduction
｝
the
Internet
convenient
Conclusion
Supporting
details
developed
__________a serious
illness
1.had to_____ her job
2.______at home
3.with only her computer to
keep her____________
4.felt lonely and ______
company
bored
quit
stuck
Internet
got ________
and advice
support
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.
Para. 2
The Internet helped Jan deal with difficulty
problem
effect
From the words,we can know then
she might feel_______________
helpless
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.
2. a 61-year-old woman
Why did Jan start the IT club
Any examples
1. a 59-year-old man
applied for work online and found a _____________
started a small _______________
no longer feels _______________
online company
lonely
great job
She started an IT club to help others
Para. 3
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.
Main idea: Many people have been changed by Jan and her friends
網友給了她很大的啟發，她決定成立一個IT俱樂部來教老年人如何使用電腦和互聯網。現在，她和她的朋友們組織活動并募集資金來支付私人教師的費用。許多人得到了俱樂部的幫助。一名59歲的男子學會了如何在線申請工作，并找到了一份出色的工作。現在他工作了，而且可以照顧自己，他的女兒就有時間在大學學習。一位61歲獨居婦女與兩個朋友一起創辦了一家小型在線公司。她不再感到孤獨，她的公司也相當成功。
Para 3
What can we learn from her experience
We learn that when we go through tough times, we can find help and support from other people online. We also learn that we can feel less lonely by creating or joining communities on the Internet, and that we can even use the Internet to achieve our goals.
While-reading: Read Para. 5
Which of the following can’t describe Jan according to the text
□generous □honest □helpful
□respectable □talented □intelligent
□kindhearted □strong-willed □capable
×
×
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。
Main idea: Jan wants to change children in poor countries.
簡已經開始上在線課程，以了解更多關于如何利用互聯網讓社會變得更好。她認為，消除數字鴻溝、確保每個人都能使用互聯網并知道如何運用新技術是非常重要的。她的下一個目標是建立一個慈善網站，為貧窮國家的兒童募集資金。
Para 4
The internet helped her go through tough times.
She started an IT club to help others.
She started taking online courses to learn how to use the internet to make society better
Her next goal is to start a charity website
What's the difference of Jan’s changes
______ help from the Internet
______ help to others with the Internet
receive
provide
compare
help receiver
help giver
role change
feeling change
Post-reading
4 Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
access convenient surf inspire distance network download cash update benefit
The Internet has brought great _________ to Wuzhen,
a small waterside town in Zhejiang Province. For the past few
years, Wuzhen has hosted the World Internet Conference (WIC),
which makes life in this ancient town much more ____________ than it has been. Residents here can ______online as easily as in large modern cities. Plus they can ___________ movies and music at high speeds.
The Internet has even changed Wuzhen's transport! For short __________, both residents and tourists can use the public bike system. Bikes can be rented by using online apps-- no need for paperwork or ______ payment. In 2016, the parking system for Wuzhen’s WIC centre was _________ to be fully Internet-based. Wuzhen's entering the world of the Internet should _________ other small towns around the world. No matter how small a town is, everyone should be able to join the global _________ and ________ the world of the Internet!
benefits
convenient
surf
download
distances
cash
updated
inspire
network
access
What changes are mentioned here
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