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Unit 4 Information Technolog
Lesson 1 Avatars
various (adj.) vary (v.)
public image
digital image
a cartoon image
trick sb. into doing sth
(n.)
trick or treat
play a trick on sb.
create a digital identity
a great/wide variety of = varieties of
male / female
sense (n.) sensibly (adv.)
create (v.) creative (adj.) creation(n.) creator (n.)
tricky (adj.)
sexy (adj.)
obvious (adj.)
do an experiment
experimental (adj.)
haircut
select (v.) selective (adj.)
choose (v.) choice (n.)
typist (n.) typewriter (n.)
typical (adj.) typically (adv.)
=kind / sort
concerned (adj.) concerning (prep.)
cause concern ; of no concern
virtual reality ; virtual world
cheat sb. into doing sth
(n.)
view...as ; in one's view
Exercise on Page 78
page
personality
selection
images
characters
creativity
fancy
hairstyles
source
What is an avatar
a picture of a person or an animal which represents a person, on a computer screen, especially in a computer game or chat room
People use avatars to express their ________
__________________________________________
_______________________
attitude,
wheels, lifestyle, allegiance, imagination, joy, determine ...
Guess:
Which image do I use to represent in Wechat
I use a photo of my daughter instead of mine to freeze the beautiful moment and show my love.
What kind of avatar do you use online: a photo of yourself, a cartoon image or something else
Why did you choose it
a cute animal avatar
a selfie(自拍)
an avatar in fancy clothes
a cartoon character avatar
to express myself freely
to trick others
to create a real/digital identity
to avoid online safety risks
to protect myself
Example:
I use ________ to ________ .
The avatar you choose says a lot about you.
The article will help you understand your choice of avatars better.
Exercise on Page 24
digital identities
variety
selection
image
personalities
chats
blogs
virtual
concern
safety
What is an avatar
When do people use avatars
Where do people use avatars
How do people use avatars
Why do people use avatars
1
2
3
4
5
6
Read for the style(体裁)
1.What is the writing style of the text
Narration B. Exposition C. Argumentation
2.What is the writing purpose of this passage
To introduce the definition(定义) of avatars.
To express yourself using pictures.
To introduce the history of avatars.
To introduce some information about avatars.
Fast Reading: Read for General Understanding
Avatars
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3-5
Para 6
A. history of avatars
B. purposes(目的) of
using avatars
C. definition(定义)
D. different views(观点) on the use of avatars
1
2
3~5
6
Read for general ideas
Underline topic sentence or some key words for each paragraph.
Para. 1
A digital image that represents an Internet user.
Para. 2
The first simple 2D avatars appeared in __________computer games.
Avatars had been used in .
role-playing
web chats
3
4
5
Purpose
Function
The avatar you choose says a lot about your and avatars let you express yourself.
Avatars give you room for . People can create avatars and create new that do not look or act like their real selves.
personality
identities
creativity
Para. 3~5
Para. 6
Different views
People spend _____________ in virtual worlds and they are becoming of meeting people in the real world. The use of avatars can also be a as people can use them to others online.
People look forward to a time when their avatar will act just like a _________ person and travel around bigger, more exciting virtual worlds.
Para. 6
so much time
afraid
risk
cheat
real
Para. 1
Make notes
Para. 2
3
4
5
Para. 6
Discussion
Can you give examples of the risks of using avatars
囗Intemet fraud（诈骗）
囗Romance scam（杀猪盘/婚恋诈骗）
囗Addiction to the virtual world
Discussion
What can we do to prevent the risks of using avatars online
Try not to use real photos of yourself online.
Pay attention to information security.
Don't trust the online friends totally.
Keep a proper distance between real life and virtual life.
Build our own friendship in real life.
When you are surfing the Internet, you can be anyone or anything. Avatars are a key part while people use the Internet to communicate. The first simple 2D avatars appeared in role-playing computer games in 1. _______1980s. Nowadays, avatars are everywhere and people can choose an avatar from a 2. _____________(select) of ready-made images or create their own images. You can also use avatars that move around and talk while 3. ___________(type) in your message. The avatar that you choose says a lot about your 4. _________________(personal).
Most people create avatars that have similar features to their personalities and that look more 5. _______less like them. People 6. _______________(obvious) make a few improvements to their avatars to make them look nice. Avatars not only let you express 7. ____________(you) but also give you much room 8. _______ creativity. They can have more than one avatar.
People have different views about avatars. Some users worry that they are becoming afraid of 9. _____________(meet) people in the real world. Others worry that some people can use avatars to cheat online. However，there are some people 10. ____________(view) avatars in a more positive light.
Make a summary of the text
the
selection
typing
personality
or
obviously
yourself
for
meeting
viewing
Exercise on Page 11
identities
a selection
create your own images
express yourself
room for creativity
a few concerns
in virtual worlds
a risk
cheat others online
a positive light
Homework
Write an article to introduce your avatar.
1) What is your avatar
2) What does it look like
3) Why do you like it
4) What’s your experience of using the avatar
5) How can we use avatars in a healthier and safer way
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