牛津译林版高中英语选修模块七 牛津英语模块七第三单元Reading教案-新版

牛津英语模块七第三单元Reading 教案

Reading The effects of the Internet on our lives

Step1: Lead-in

Nowadays, internet is playing an increasingly significant role in our society. Since its appearance, it has brought enormous changes to our lives. It seems that no one can escape from the influence of it. As to whether it is a blessing or a curse, there is a long-running controversial debate. Some people think that increased use of the Internet leads to social isolation and depression. People who spend more time on the Internet spend less time socializing with peers, communicate less within the family and feel more lonely and depressed.

Have a discussion about the good and bad effects of the Internet in group. Try to fill in the table below:

Step 2: Fast reading for general ideas

Go through the passage as quickly as possible

and try to find answers to the three questions in part A. Just focus on and identify the information needed to answer these questions.

Step 3: Detailed reading for important information

1. Let’s read the passage a second time and complete Parts C1 and C

2.

2. Read the text again and choose the best answers according to the text:

⑴ According to the survey, children use the Internet mostly to __________.

A. chat

B. play games

C. help with their studies

D. advance knowledge about hobbies

⑵ What is the most important thing in building a friendship?

A. common interests

B. appearance

C. age

D. popularity

⑶ What is the worst problem of eBay?

A. false information

B. people don’t know how to use a computer

C. things selling on the Internet don’t exist

D. people are used to the traditional ways of buying

⑷ The clinic was opened to____________.

A. help people surf the Internet

B. be an Internet café

C. make people spend their time with their family

D. help people who are addicted to computer games

Now, read the Reading strategy on page 35. Pay attention to how to read an argument, especially, how to find each side’s view, how to find a list of points, and what each side believes. Read the passage again and try to fill in the table below.

Step 4: Practice:

1. Now let’s complete Part D on page 36.

2. A university student sent an e-mail to his mother. Read it in Part E and fill in the blanks with words given in the box.

Step 5: Post-reading activities

1. Pair work:

What do you know about the Internet? Try to find as much information as you can, and report your information to your partner.