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(共20张PPT)
The Internet
Since we have talked about our online habits, what do you think of the Internet
Free-talking
I guess/suppose/believe/imagine that ... , because...
convenient
stuck
benefit
...
Stronger together:
How we have been changed by the Internet
How do you think the author feels about the topic Why
Positive./ Optimistic.
Stronger together:
How we have been changed by the Internet
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.
Focus on the headline
title
subtitle
People get connected with each other and have been changed by the Internet. Thus, we become stronger.
How does the writer demonstrate his idea
Do you agree with the author
Before the Internet becoming popular, do you know what people use to entertain(娱乐) and to contact each other
Beeper
Telephone
Personal access phone system
Radio
Walkman
DVD
How do you like the Internet
Convenient ; amazing; helpful
Step2 Pre-reading
Look at the title and discuss the following questions in pairs
(1) What do you think the text will be about
(2) How do you think the writer feels about the topic
I think the text will say that we have been changed a lot by the Internet and that it has brought us together.
I think the writer feels positive about this topic because they say we are “stronger together”.
P28
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.
job
nationality
health
age
problem
solution
realization
Of all the found informaion, what is the most important
What's the main idea
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
Para 5
The Internet helped Jan deal with her problem, from which she realized its ability to connect people.
Read Para 3, 4 and try to get the main idea.
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.
Jan created an IT club to help the seniors and has achieved a lot.
example
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 eyervone 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.
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.”
Jan believes it important to bridge the digital divide for everyone and the children in poor countries.
What qualities does Jan possess Find the relevant information from the text.
kind, enthusiastic, considerate, empathetic...
quotation
Task2: scanning
Please match the main idea with the correct paragraph.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
C.People’s lives have been changed by online communities and social network.
D.Reasons and experiences of Jan's contact with the Internet.
B.Jan started an IT club to help older people use computers and the Internet.
E.Jan’s online classes and her new goal.
A.Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet.
Task3: careful reading
2.Read the text and answer the questions.
1 Why did Jan quit her job
Why did she start the IT club
What’s Jan’s next goal
She suddenly developed a serious illness.
To teach older people how to use computers and the Internet.
Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
3.How did the people in the online community help her
A.By removing the distance between them.
B.By donating money to her.
C.By keeping her company everyday.
D.By supporting her and making suggestions.
4.What is the “digital divide”in Para4
A.It’s a gap that divides people who have computers and people who don’t.
B.It’s a device that divides new technology.
C.It’s the gap between whom the Internet is and isn’t accessible to , and those who know how to use new technology and those who don’t.
5.What can we learn from Jan’s experience
A.The Internet can help people change their lives.
B.Everyone should learn about the Internet.
C.One should make her or him become stronger.
D.The Internet can help people to be successful.
3.List the ways in which the text says that the Internet has changed people’s lives. Try to add more examples.
no longer wait in line or carry cash when shopping;
easily get updated information;
download software, documents, and images;
listen to music; watch films; play games;
explore the world;
join an online group;
apply for work online; start an online company; take online classes;
start a charity website
Step4 post-reading
Task1:Use the given words to fill in blanks below.
The Internet has greatly changed our lives by online ______________ (community) and social networks. Jan Tchamani had to quit her teaching job because she suddenly __________ (develop) a serious illness. Then she found _________(surf) the Internet could remove the_________ (distant) that usually exists between people. The people she met online inspired her so much_________ she decided to start an IT club to help older people how _______ (use) computers and the Internet. She believes that it is ________ (high) important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access _____ the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal _____(be) to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries. In ___ word, Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet.
communities
developed
surfing
distance
that
to use
highly
to
is
a
Step5 Assignment
1.Draw a mindmap of the Jan’s experience.
2.Finish task 4 on book(page 29).
3.Finish reference book P48-P52).
The Internet solved Jan's problem and changed her life. From the experience, Jan got inspired and devoted herself to helping others online with an IT club. That is, the Internet can make people stronger. Thus, what happened to Jan is a perfect example for the author's opinion.
What's your opinion on the Internet Give a convincing example to support your idea.
I guess/suppose/believe/imagine that ... , ...(an example)
1. Finish writing down your opinion about the Internet with an example.
2. Read the text again and underline the expressions you find difficult to understand or useful for our writing.

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