Unit 3 Reading The Effects of the Internet On Our Lives(牛津译林版必修7)

Each coin has two sides
THINK IT OVER
Reading: a debate
The effects of the internet on our lives
Fast reading
There are two parts in the passage. Please scan the first paragraphs of each part and then answer the following questions.
Unit 3 The World Online
I love you, _________ loving you, as the mouse love the rice storm Even every day has __________, I will always by your __________ side missing I miss you, _______wenku.baidu.com___ you I don’t care how hard it is I just want you __________ be happy everything ___________, I do it for you.
What is the worst problem of eBay? A. false information B. people don’t know how to use a computer THINK IT C. things selling on the Internet OVER don’t exist D. people are used to the traditional ways of buying
4 With the Internet, people who are disabled and must stay in their homes can communicate with the outside world and meet others with similar interests. for 5 One of the benefits of Internet friendships is that they are based on common interests, rather than appearance, age or popularity. for 6 As the Internet has gained popularity, there has been an interesting change in the way people, particularly families, spend their time. against
The clinic was opened to__________. A. help people surf the Internet B. be an Internet café C. make people spend their time with THINK IT OVER their family D. help people who are addicted to computer games
Supporting facts: Internet friendships are based on common_________. interests People who are disabled communicate with the can ____________ outside world.
① The Internet is valuable. ② The Internet helps to build social ties.
Application of reading strategy I. Analyze the structure of the 1st part
the title A specific view: ___________ 1 Para ___: Present the two main points 2-3 Supporting facts for Point 1 Para ___: 4 : Supporting facts for Point 2 Para ___ 5 Para ___: Draw a conclusion
II. Listening and filling in the blanks.
View: The Internet has ________ positive effects on our life
Point1: Its value ____ for people to look for information Supporting facts: A survey shows 80% ___ of users use it to search for answers to questions. ___ of the users use it to 79% find information about hobbies ________. Point2: Ourability _____to relate to others through the Internet.
First reading tasks 1. The text presents the speeches _______ two students gave at a _______ debate about the _________________________ advantages and disadvantages of Internet use. 2. Who are the two debaters?
II. Answer the following questions
Judging For or Against Internet use 1 People can write anything they want, and we cannot always tell if the information is true or against false. 2 Of regular Internet users, 80 per cent mainly use it to search for answers to questions. for 3 Some experts say that spending too much time building Internet relationships can damage people’s abilities to live normal lives. against
Application of reading strategy
I. Analyze the structure of the 2nd part
the title A specific view: _________ main points Para 1 : Present the two ___________ Para 2 : Para 5: Supporting facts ________________for Point 1 conclusion Draw a ___________ Para 3-4 : Supporting facts for Point 2
Zhu Fei, in favour of the Internet; Li Lei, against the Internet.
Careful Reading
Read the first part and then do some exercises.
THINK IT OVER
1. The first speaker talks about the positive effects of the Internet on our lives. How many main points does she make? Two.
on Today,I went to a debate about the effects of the internet ①____ our lives.There are two students,one argued the pros, ②while/and ________ the other presented the cons of Internet use.They both made good presentations. There are many good ang bad things about the internet, whichI have never thought about before.For example,some ③_____ experts think spending too much time on the Internet makes ④___ it harder to form social ties.They also talked about how heavy Internet users becomed used to spending more time ⑤with ___ their online friends than with their real friends . This is ⑥an __ aspect of the Internet that alarms me . There are good things too, ⑦____ like how we can find up-to-date information,and communicate with peple who are far away. Both sides showed lots of data to support their arguments. Personally,I have a great appreciation for the Internet. otherwise, I would not be able to write this e—mail. ⑧________
Reading strategy: reading an argument
1. When you read an argument, you must a specific view is being given. remember that ________________________. 2. How does an argument develop? a statement of what the --- The first thing : _________________________ argument is about ___________ main points --- After that: _______________ supporting facts --- In the rest of the argument: _______________ conclusion --- At the end of the argument: ______________.
Conclusion: the Internet remains a positive ____ tool that makes our lives better
The second speaker talks about the negative effects of the Internet on our lives. What are the two points he makes? ① false information ② the change in the way people spend their time.
What do you use Internet for?
watch everyday news
keep in touch with others
shop online
search for information
chat online
play games
There are so many advantages on the Internet.