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Section Ⅱ　Reading and Thinking—Comprehending
閱讀 策略 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.
Step One:Pre-reading
Look at the pictures and discuss the questions in groups.
1.With the help of the Internet,what can we do
We can surf the Internet to get information,chat with friends online,do shopping online,take online classes,use mobile payment,etc.
2.The Internet has brought us much convenience and many benefits,so it has no disadvantages.Do you agree
No,I don’t agree.Every coin has two sides.Although the Internet improves our life in many aspects,it also brings out some problems,such as cybercrime.In fact,whether the Internet is helpful or not depends on the way we use it.
Step Two:While-reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
1.What’s the main idea of the passage
A.How the Internet has changed people’s daily lives.
B.The development of the Internet.
C.All of us have access to the Internet.
D.Jan Tchamani has started an IT club.
答案　A
2.Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1　 A.Jan started an IT club and helped many other older people.
Para.2 B.The Internet has made our lives more convenient.
Para.3 C.Jan’s life has been improved by the Internet.
Para.4 D.Jan wasn’t lonely,for the Internet removed the distance between her and others.
Para.5 E.Jan has learned more about how to use the Internet to make society better.
答案　Para.1 B　Para.2 D　Para.3 A　Para.4 E
Para.5 C
Ⅱ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.
Ⅲ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1.How does the author tell us life has been changed by the Internet
A.In order of time.
B.By showing examples.
C.By comparison.
D.By giving figures.
2.What was one of the greatest benefits of the Internet according to Jan
A.It made her feel less lonely and bored.
B.It could provide music,films and games.
C.It could remove the distance between people.
D.It could provide many online groups.
3.What’s the purpose of the two examples in Paragraph 3
A.To show how to use the Internet.
B.To explain how to apply for jobs.
C.To praise the spirit of the two people.
D.To prove Jan’s efforts to be successful.
4.What does the word “bridge” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A.Remove. B.Decorate.
C.Broaden. D.Increase.
5.What is Jan Tchamani’s next goal
A.To take more online classes.
B.To start a charity website.
C.To bridge the digital divide.
D.To have access to new technology.
答案　1.B　2.C　3.D　4.A　5.B
Step Three:Post-reading
Ⅰ.難句解構
1.She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others.
學會斷句:此句是復合句。主句結構為主謂賓;where引導定語從句,修飾先行詞an online group。
嘗試翻譯: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。
2.She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.
學會斷句:此句是復合句。主句結構為主謂賓;第一個that引導賓語從句;第二個that引導定語從句,修飾先行詞the distance。
嘗試翻譯: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。
3.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.
學會斷句:此句是復合句。主句結構為主謂賓;句中包含兩個that引導的賓語從句,第一個賓語從句中it作形式主語,第一個and連接的兩個動詞不定式短語作真正的主語;第二個賓語從句中and連接兩個動賓短語。
嘗試翻譯:她認為,消除數字鴻溝、確保每人都能使用互聯網并知曉如何運用新技術,是非常重要的。
4.Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
學會斷句:此句是簡單句。句子結構為主系表;to start a charity website...是不定式短語作表語。其中,不定式短語to raise money for children...在句中作目的狀語。
嘗試翻譯: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。
Ⅱ.翻轉課堂(課文語法填空)
The Internet has made our lives 1.more convenient(convenient).We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping.We can get the most 2.updated(update) information from large databases.But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient.
At age 50,Jan Tchamani suddenly developed 3.a serious illness and had to quit her job,leaving her stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company.After a while,she discovered that 4.surfing(surf) the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored.She also joined an online group 5.where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others.She 6.was inspired(inspire) by the people she met online and she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet.Many people 7.have been helped(help) since the club was set up.Jan has started taking online 8.classes(class) to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better.She believes that it is 9.highly(high) important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access 10.to the Internet and knows how to use new technology.Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet.
[原文呈現] STRONGER TOGETHER:
HOW WE HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY THE INTERNET
[標題賞析]　主標題表示結果或狀態,副標題指明了話題范圍,并通過現在完成時的被動語態強調了互聯網的作用和意義。主、副標題結合起來揭示了文章的主題意義——人們因互聯網而聯結、而改變,從而變得更強大。
Much has been written[1] about the wonders of the World Wide Web.There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient①[2].We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash② around when we go shopping.We can get the most updated③[3] information from large databases④.We can download software⑤,documents,and images whenever we need them[4].But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient[5].People’s lives have been changed by[6] online communities and social networks⑥.
[1]現在完成時的被動語態,基本結構為“have/has been done”。
[2]動詞-ing形式短語作后置定語,修飾articles,其中又包含how引導的賓語從句。
[3]動詞-ed形式作前置定語。
[4]whenever引導的讓步狀語從句,whenever相當于no matter when。
[5]“make+賓語+賓補”結構,形容詞作賓語補足語。
[6]現在完成時的被動語態,by引出動作的執行者。
Jan Tchamani,an English teacher in Birmingham,UK,[7] suddenly developed a serious illness⑦ and had to quit her job⑧.At age 50,she found herself out of work⑨ and stuck⑩ at home with only her computer to keep her company [8].After a while,she discovered that surfing the Internet [9] 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[10].She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.[11]
[7]作Jan Tchamani的同位語。
[8]“find+賓語+賓補”結構,out of work和stuck at home作賓語補足語,說明herself的處境。“with+名詞+to do”型復合結構,在句中作伴隨狀語。
[9]動詞-ing形式短語作賓語從句的主語。
[10]where引導的定語從句,修飾先行詞group。
[11]動詞不定式短語作ability的后置定語,其中that引導定語從句并在從句中作主語。
She was so inspiredby the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet[12].She and her friends now organise events and collect money to pay for private teachers.Many people have been helped[13] 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[14],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.
[12]so...that...“如此……以至于……”引導結果狀語從句。其中,she met online是省略關系代詞的定語從句,修飾先行詞the people。how to...Internet是“疑問詞+動詞不定式”結構,作teach的直接賓語。
[13]現在完成時的被動語態。
[14]Now that意為“既然,由于”,引導原因狀語從句。
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[15].Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries[16].
[15]第一個和第二個that均引導賓語從句,其中it是形式主語,真正的主語是動詞不定式短語to bridge...technology。
[16]動詞不定式短語作表語,解釋Her next goal的內容。
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.”
[名師圈點]
①convenient /k n vi ni nt/ adj.方便的;近便的
②cash /k / n.現金;金錢
[拓展]pay in cash用現金支付
pay by cheque/credit card用支票/信用卡支付
③update / p de t/ vt.更新;向……提供最新信息 / pde t/ n.更新;最新消息
[構詞法]up-為常見的前綴,表示“更高;向上;朝頂部”。由此前綴構成的詞還有:upgrade( vt.& vi.升級),uphill( adj.上坡的)等。
④database / de t be s/ n.數據庫;資料庫
database system數據庫系統
⑤software / s ftwe (r)/ n.軟件
[拓展]application/system software應用/系統軟件
download/run a piece of software下載/運行一個軟件
[聯想]hardware n.硬件
⑥network / netw (r)k/ n.(互聯)網絡;網狀系統;人際網
vt.將……連接成網絡;聯播
vi.建立工作關系
social networks 社交網絡
a rail/road network鐵路/公路網
⑦develop vi.& vt.患(病);(疾病)開始侵襲(熟詞生義)
develop a serious illness
患有嚴重疾病
⑧quit one’s job辭去某人的工作
⑨out of work失業
at work在工作;在運轉
⑩stuck /st k/ adj.
困(于);卡住;陷(入)
keep sb company陪伴某人
surf the Internet 在網上沖浪
surf /s (r)f/ vt.& vi.瀏覽;沖浪
benefit / ben f t/ n.益處 vi.得益于 vt.使受益
distance / d st ns/ n.距離
inspire / n spa (r)/ vt.啟發思考;激勵;鼓舞
collect/raise money籌款
apply for申請
bridge the divide/gap
消除分歧/隔閡
bridge vt.消除(分歧),彌合(差異);在……上架橋(熟詞生義)
Jenny is trying her best to bridge the generation gap with her mother.詹妮正在盡最大努力消除和媽媽之間的代溝。
divide n.差異;分歧(熟詞生義)
There is a clear divide between the two countries on that issue.
在那個問題上兩個國家存在明顯的分歧。
have access to...
擁有使用……的權利
access / kses/ n.通道;(使用、查閱、接近或面見的)機會 vt.進入;使用;獲取
charity / t r ti/ n.慈善;慈善機構(或組織)
a charity concert慈善音樂會
local charities當地慈善機構
go through tough times
經歷困難時期
go through經歷;度過;通讀
tough /t f/ adj.艱難的;嚴厲的;強硬的
be tough on/with...對……要求嚴格/嚴厲
get tough on/with...嚴厲打擊……/對……采取強硬措施
[譯文參考]　團結起來力量大:互聯網如何改變了我們
關于萬維網奇妙之處的文章已經很多了。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信息。只要我們需要,我們隨時都可以下載軟件、文檔和圖片。然而,互聯網為人們做的事情還有很多,并不僅僅是讓生活變得更加方便而已。人們的生活已經被在線社區和社交網絡改變了。
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。過了一段時間,她發現上網可以幫助她感到不那么孤獨和無聊。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。
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活動,籌集資金來聘請私人教師。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網上求職,而且找到了一份很棒的工作。由于他可以工作,并且能夠照顧好自己,他的女兒就有時間在大學里學習了。一名61歲的獨居女性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了。
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、確保每人都能使用互聯網并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。
簡的生活因互聯網而得到了極大的改善。“當你經歷困難時期時,你會遇到其他面臨相似挑戰的人。”簡說,“想到別人的處境,我就會受到激勵,伸出援助之手。”(共42張PPT)
Section Ⅱ　Reading and Thinking
—Comprehending
閱讀 策略 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.
文本整體理解
內
容
索
引
語篇助解釋疑
文 本 整 體 理 解
Step One:Pre-reading
Look at the pictures and discuss the questions in groups.
1.With the help of the Internet,what can we do
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We can surf the Internet to get information,chat with friends online,do shopping online,take online classes,use mobile payment,etc.
2.The Internet has brought us much convenience and many benefits,so it has no disadvantages.Do you agree
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
No,I don’t agree.Every coin has two sides.Although the Internet improves our life in many aspects,it also brings out some problems,such as cybercrime.In fact,whether the Internet is helpful or not depends on the way we use it.
Step Two:While-reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
1.What’s the main idea of the passage
A.How the Internet has changed people’s daily lives.
B.The development of the Internet.
C.All of us have access to the Internet.
D.Jan Tchamani has started an IT club.
√
2.Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1　A.Jan started an IT club and helped many other older people.
Para.2　B.The Internet has made our lives more convenient.
Para.3　C.Jan’s life has been improved by the Internet.
Para.4　D.Jan wasn’t lonely,for the Internet removed the distance
between her and others.
Para.5　E.Jan has learned more about how to use the Internet to
make society better.
答案 Para.1 B Para.2 D Para.3 A Para.4 E Para.5 C
Ⅱ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again and
fill in the blanks.
convenient
communities
Internet
club
website
Ⅲ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1.How does the author tell us life has been changed by the Internet
A.In order of time.
B.By showing examples.
C.By comparison.
D.By giving figures.
√
2.What was one of the greatest benefits of the Internet according to Jan
A.It made her feel less lonely and bored.
B.It could provide music,films and games.
C.It could remove the distance between people.
D.It could provide many online groups.
√
3.What’s the purpose of the two examples in Paragraph 3
A.To show how to use the Internet.
B.To explain how to apply for jobs.
C.To praise the spirit of the two people.
D.To prove Jan’s efforts to be successful.
√
4.What does the word “bridge” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A.Remove. B.Decorate.
C.Broaden. D.Increase.
√
5.What is Jan Tchamani’s next goal
A.To take more online classes.
B.To start a charity website.
C.To bridge the digital divide.
D.To have access to new technology.
√
Step Three:Post-reading
Ⅰ.難句解構
1.She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others.
學會斷句:此句是復合句。主句結構為主謂賓;where引導________________從句,修飾先行詞________________________。
嘗試翻譯:__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
定語
an online group
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。
2.She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.
學會斷句:此句是復合句。主句結構為主謂賓;第一個that引導____________從句;第二個that引導____________從句,修飾先行詞________________________________。
嘗試翻譯:__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
賓語
定語
the distance
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。
3.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.
學會斷句:此句是復合句。主句結構為主謂賓;句中包含兩個that引導的賓語從句,第一個賓語從句中____________作形式主語,第一個and連接的兩個____________________作真正的主語;第二個賓語從句中and連接兩個動賓短語。
嘗試翻譯:__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
it
動詞不定式短語
她認為,消除數字鴻溝、確保每人都能使用互聯網并知曉如何運用新技術,是非常重要的。
4.Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
學會斷句:此句是簡單句。句子結構為主系表;to start a charity website...是不定式短語作________________________________。 其中,不定式短語to raise money for children...在句中作____________。
嘗試翻譯:__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
表語
目的狀語
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。
Ⅱ.翻轉課堂(課文語法填空)
The Internet has made our lives 1.________________________ (convenient).We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping.We can get the most 2.____________(update) information from large databases.But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient.
more convenient
updated
At age 50,Jan Tchamani suddenly developed 3.____________ serious illness and had to quit her job,leaving her stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company.After a while,she discovered that 4.____________(surf) the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored.She also joined an online group 5.____________ she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others.She 6.________________(inspire) by the people she met online and she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers
a
surfing
where
was inspired
and the Internet.Many people 7.____________________(help) since the club was set up.Jan has started taking online 8.____________(class) to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better.She believes that it is 9.____________(high) important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access 10.____________ the Internet and knows how to use new technology.Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet.
have been helped
classes
highly
to
語 篇 助 解 釋 疑
[原文呈現] STRONGER TOGETHER:
HOW WE HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY THE INTERNET
[標題賞析]　主標題表示結果或狀態,副標題指明了話題范圍,并通過現在完成時的被動語態強調了互聯網的作用和意義。主、副標題結合起來揭示了文章的主題意義——人們因互聯網而聯結、而改變,從而變得更強大。
Much has been written[1] about the wonders of the World Wide Web.There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient①[2].We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash② around when we go shopping.We can get the most updated③[3] information from large databases④.We can download software⑤,documents,and images whenever we need them[4].But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient[5].People’s lives have been changed by[6] online communities and social networks⑥.
[1]現在完成時的被動語態,基本結構為“have/has been done”。
[2]動詞-ing形式短語作后置定語,修飾articles,其中又包含how引導的賓語從句。
[3]動詞-ed形式作前置定語。
[4]whenever引導的讓步狀語從句,whenever相當于no matter when。
[5]“make+賓語+賓補”結構,形容詞作賓語補足語。
[6]現在完成時的被動語態,by引出動作的執行者。
Jan Tchamani,an English teacher in Birmingham,UK,[7] suddenly developed a serious illness⑦ and had to quit her job⑧.At age 50,she found herself out of work⑨ and stuck⑩ at home with only her computer to keep her company [8].After a while,she discovered that surfing the Internet [9] 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[10].She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.[11]
[7]作Jan Tchamani的同位語。
[8]“find+賓語+賓補”結構,out of work和stuck at home作賓語補足語,說明herself的處境。“with+名詞+to do”型復合結構,在句中作伴隨狀語。
[9]動詞-ing形式短語作賓語從句的主語。
[10]where引導的定語從句,修飾先行詞group。
[11]動詞不定式短語作ability的后置定語,其中that引導定語從句并在從句中作主語。
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[12].She and her friends now organise events and collect money to pay for private teachers.Many people have been helped[13] 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[14],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.
[12]so...that...“如此……以至于……”引導結果狀語從句。其中,she met online是省略關系代詞的定語從句,修飾先行詞the people。how to...Internet是“疑問詞+動詞不定式”結構,作teach的直接賓語。
[13]現在完成時的被動語態。
[14]Now that意為“既然,由于”,引導原因狀語從句。
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[15].Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries[16].
[15]第一個和第二個that均引導賓語從句,其中it是形式主語,真正的主語是動詞不定式短語to bridge...technology。
[16]動詞不定式短語作表語,解釋Her next goal的內容。
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.”
[名師圈點]
①convenient /k n vi ni nt/ adj.方便的;近便的
②cash /k / n.現金;金錢
[拓展]pay in cash用現金支付
pay by cheque/credit card用支票/信用卡支付
③update / p de t/ vt.更新;向……提供最新信息 / pde t/ n.更新;最新消息
[構詞法]up-為常見的前綴,表示“更高;向上;朝頂部”。由此前綴構成的詞還有:upgrade( vt.& vi.升級),uphill( adj.上坡的)等。
④database / de t be s/ n.數據庫;資料庫
database system數據庫系統
⑤software / s ftwe (r)/ n.軟件
[拓展]application/system software應用/系統軟件
download/run a piece of software下載/運行一個軟件
[聯想]hardware n.硬件
⑥network / netw (r)k/ n.(互聯)網絡;網狀系統;人際網
vt.將……連接成網絡;聯播 vi.建立工作關系
social networks 社交網絡
a rail/road network鐵路/公路網
⑦develop vi.& vt.患(病);(疾病)開始侵襲(熟詞生義)
develop a serious illness患有嚴重疾病
⑧quit one’s job辭去某人的工作
⑨out of work失業
at work在工作;在運轉
⑩stuck /st k/ adj.困(于);卡住;陷(入)
keep sb company陪伴某人
surf the Internet 在網上沖浪
surf /s (r)f/ vt.& vi.瀏覽;沖浪
benefit / ben f t/ n.益處 vi.得益于 vt.使受益
distance / d st ns/ n.距離
inspire / n spa (r)/ vt.啟發思考;激勵;鼓舞
collect/raise money籌款
apply for申請
bridge the divide/gap消除分歧/隔閡
bridge vt.消除(分歧),彌合(差異);在……上架橋(熟詞生義)
Jenny is trying her best to bridge the generation gap with her mother.詹妮正在盡最大努力消除和媽媽之間的代溝。
divide n.差異;分歧(熟詞生義)
There is a clear divide between the two countries on that issue.
在那個問題上兩個國家存在明顯的分歧。
have access to... 擁有使用……的權利
access / kses/ n.通道;(使用、查閱、接近或面見的)機會 vt.進入;使用;獲取
charity / t r ti/ n.慈善;慈善機構(或組織)
a charity concert慈善音樂會
local charities當地慈善機構
go through tough times經歷困難時期
go through經歷;度過;通讀
tough /t f/ adj.艱難的;嚴厲的;強硬的
be tough on/with...對……要求嚴格/嚴厲
get tough on/with...嚴厲打擊……/對……采取強硬措施
[譯文參考]　團結起來力量大:互聯網如何改變了我們
關于萬維網奇妙之處的文章已經很多了。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信息。只要我們需要,我們隨時都可以下載軟件、文檔和圖片。然而,互聯網為人們做的事情還有很多,并不僅僅是讓生活變得更加方便而已。人們的生活已經被在線社區和社交網絡改變了。
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。過了一段時間,她發現上網可以幫助她感到不那么孤獨和無聊。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。
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活動,籌集資金來聘請私人教師。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網上求職,而且找到了一份很棒的工作。由于他可以工作,并且能夠照顧好自己,他的女兒就有時間在大學里學習了。一名61歲的獨居女性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了。
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、確保每人都能使用互聯網并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。
簡的生活因互聯網而得到了極大的改善。“當你經歷困難時期時,你會遇到其他面臨相似挑戰的人。”簡說,“想到別人的處境,我就會受到激勵,伸出援助之手。”

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