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(共26张PPT)
Reading and Thinking
Start an online community
learning aims
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
1. learn to predict the content of the passage from its title；
2. understand the main idea and structure of the passage；
3. summarize the changes that the Internet brings to Jan and her help to others;
4. understand the advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet.
学会从标题预测文章的内容；
理解文章的主要思想和结构；
总结互联网给简带来的变化以及她对他人的帮助；
了解使用互联网的优点和缺点。
读前清障
1.database n. （计算机）数据库
2.access n. 入口，通道；使用权
3.benefit n. 好处，益处 v. 对（某人）有用
4.inspire v. 激励，鼓舞
5.charity n. 慈善组织
6.tough adj. 艰难的；坚韧的，坚固的
7.resident n. 居民，住户
8.function n. 功能，职责 v. 工作，运转
9.confirm v. 确定，确认；证实
10.file n. 文件夹
now that
既然，由于
go through
通过 ，经受
wait in line
排队等候
keep sb company
陪伴某人
Step 1 Reading for prediction
Before you read, look at the title and think about these questions.
1. What do you think the text will say
2. How do you think the writer feels about the topic
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.
1. What do you think the text will say
The text will say that we have been __________ a lot by the Internet. People are connected and become ___________ because of the Internet.
2. How do you think the writer feels about the topic
Positive B. neutral/ nju tr l/中立的
C. Negative D. Indifferent漠不关心的
main title
subtitle
changed
stronger
√
Read the headline of the text and answer the following questions.
1. Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Step 2 : Fast reading
2. Divide the passage into three parts
1．Para.1　　 A．Jan’s online classes and her new goal.
2．Para.2 B．The Internet has changed people’s lives greatly.
3．Para.3 C．Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet.
4. Para.4 D．The reason why Jan surfed the Internet and the
benefits she got.
5．Para.5 E．Jan started to help others online.
Introduction
Example: Jan’ s story
Conclusion
Step 3： Careful reading
Read the text and then finish the exercises on “学习笔记” P52
1. Why did Jan quit her job
2. How did the people in the online community help her
3. Why did she start the IT club
4. What is the “digital divide”
5. What’s Jan’s next goal
6. What can we learn from her experiences
1.What does the author think of the World Wide Web
A.It has developed rapidly快速地 recently.
B.It inspires people to use social networks.
C.It offers the users much information for free免费.
D.It has brought more convenience便利 to our lives.
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①Much 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随身携带现金 when we go shopping. We can get the most updated最新的 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在线社区 and social networks社交网络.
2.Why did Jan Tchamani quit her teaching job辞职
A.Because that job was boring.
B.Because she was suddenly ill.
C.Because she liked the Internet.
D.Because she decided to start an IT club.
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②Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness突然得了一场重病 and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work失业 and stuck被困住 at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet浏览互联网 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做某事的能力 remove the distance消除距离 that usually exists between people.
2. How did the people in the online community help her
People in the online community talked with her about her problems，supported her，and gave her advice.
③She 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组织活动 and collect money募集资金 to pay for private teachers. Many people have been helped by the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work申请工作 online and found a great job. Now that 既然，由于 he works and can take care of 照顾 himself, his daughter has time to study at university在大学学习. 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.
3.Why did Jan decide to start an IT club
A.She wanted to make more money.
B.She hoped to help private teachers私人教师.
C.She wanted to offer older people help.
D.She got advice from the people online.
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4.What does the word “bridge” in paragraph 4 mean
A.Enter. B.Prove.
C.Remove. D.Support.
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④Jan has started taking online classes参加在线课程 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 有权利或机会进入或使用 the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for 为……筹集资金 children in poor countries.
4. What is the “digital divide”
The digital divide is the gap between those who have access to the Internet and those who haven’t, and those who know how to use new technology and those who don’t.
5. What’s Jan’s next goal
数字
鸿沟
5.What can we infer from the last two paragraphs
A.The older people can’t learn new technology.
B.Many people are uninterested不感兴趣的 in the Internet.
C.Jan feels excited when facing great challenges.
D.Jan is a loving，caring and kind-hearted person.
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④Jan has started taking online classes参加在线课程 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 有权利或机会进入或使用 the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for 为……筹集资金 children in poor countries.
⑤Jan's life has been greatly improved by the Internet. “ When you go through tough times经历困难时期, you meet others who are facing similar challenges,” Jan says. “Thinking about考虑，思考 other people's situations inspired me to offer help提供帮助.”
6.What’s the main idea of the passage
A.The development of the Internet.
B.All of us have access to the Internet.
C.Jan Tchamani has started an IT club.
D.How the Internet has changed people’s daily lives.
√
Can you analyze the structure of the text by drawing a mind map
Para. 1 (general statement)
People’s lives have been changed.
Para. 2 (detail 1)
Jan used the Internet to help______________
Para. 3 (detail 2)
Jan used the Internet to help_____________
Para. 4 (detail 3)
Jan used the Internet to help_________________
Para. 5 (conclusion)
____________has been greatly improved by the Internet.
deal with her
illness
the old
make society better
Jan’s life
Step 4： Structure
receive
help
offer
help
What's the difference of
the Jan's changes with the Internet
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以高速.
The Internet has brought great ________ to Wuzhen, a small waterside town in Zhejiang Province. For the past few years, Wuzhen has hosted
benefits
convenient
surf
access, convenient, surf, inspire, distance,
network, download, cash, update, benefit
download
Step 5： Post-reading
bring benefits to
对……有益处
make+宾+宾补
plus
prep. 加 n. 加号
conj. 此外；而且
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 文书工作 or _______ payment. In 2016, the parking system for Wuzhen’s WIC center was _________ to be fully Internet-based基于互联网的. 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!
distance
updated
cash
inspire
network
access
Step 5： Post-reading
access, convenient, surf, inspire, distance,
network, download, cash, update, benefit
cash payment 现金支付
be updated to do更新至
access
n. 入口，通道；机会 （have access to能够到达；能够使用）
v. 接近，进入；获取，访问
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
stream
v. 在线收听（或收看）
Step 6 : Discussion
break the barriers of time and space 打破时空壁垒
realize instant communication 实现即时沟通
have easy access to massive information 便捷获取海量信息
broaden one’s horizons 拓宽视野
improve the efficiency of study and work 提高学习和工作效率
facilitate/f s l te t/ online shopping and payment 便利网上购物与支付
provide a platform for distance education 提供远程教育平台
strengthen the connection between people 加强人与人之间的联系
promote the sharing of educational resources 促进教育资源共享
make daily life more convenient and efficient 让日常生活更便捷高效
Advantages of the Internet
Step 6 : Discussion
Can you list the disadvantages of the Internet Discuss with your partners.
be flooded with false information 充斥虚假信息
pose a threat to personal privacy 对个人隐私构成威胁
lead to internet addiction 导致网络成瘾
weaken the ability of deep thinking 弱化深度思考能力
waste a great deal of time 浪费大量时间
expose teenagers to harmful content 使青少年接触不良内容
cause the problem of information overload 造成信息过载问题
reduce face-to-face communication 减少面对面交流
give rise to cyberbullying 引发网络欺凌
affect physical and mental health 影响身心健康
Disadvantages of the Internet
3. When we enjoy the convenience the Internet brings to us, watch out for the cyber violence网络暴力.
1. Make full uses of the
advantages of the Internet.
2. The Internet is a double-edged sword, so we should avoid accidentally falling
into the trap of it.
How to use the Internet
1.强调理性使用
use the Internet rationally 理性使用互联网
treat the Internet in a sensible way 以理智的方式对待互联网
maintain a rational attitude towards the Internet
对互联网保持理性态度
use online resources properly 合理利用网络资源
2.强调扬长避短
make the most of its advantages 充分利用其优势
avoid its negative effects 避免其负面影响
take advantage of the Internet while guarding against its risks
利用互联网的同时防范其风险
maximize the benefits and minimize the harms
利益最大化，危害最小化
3. 强调适度原则
control the time spent online 控制上网时间
avoid being overly dependent on the Internet 避免过度依赖互联网
keep a balance between online and offline life
平衡线上与线下生活
stay away from excessive Internet surfing 远离过度上网
4. 强调辨别能力
develop the ability to distinguish true from false information
培养辨别信息真伪的能力
be cautious about the information on the Internet
对网络信息保持谨慎态度
refuse to spread false information online 拒绝在网上传播虚假信息

Homework
Write an speech to state the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet (80词左右)
互联网的双刃剑
大家早上好！很荣幸能与大家分享我对互联网的看法。
互联网带来了极大的便利。它打破了时间和空间的障碍，实现了即时通讯，提供了海量信息以拓宽我们的视野，还支持远程教育。然而，它也有不利的一面disadvantage/drawback/
downside/shortcoming：虚假信息、隐私风险和网络成瘾等问题给我们带来了很大的困扰。
总之，互联网是一把双刃剑。我们应该理性rationally
使用它，享受其带来的好处，避免其造成的危害harm。
谢谢你！
The Double-edged Sword of the Internet
Good morning, everyone! It's my honor to share my ideas on the Internet.
The Internet brings great convenience. It breaks time and space barriers for instant communication, offers massive information to broaden our horizons, and supports distance education. However, it also has downsides消极面，缺点: false information, privacy risks and internet addiction trouble us a lot.
In short, the Internet is a double-edged sword. We should use it rationally to enjoy its benefits and avoid harms.
Thank you!
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