牛津英语模块7第三单元Reading精品教案1

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

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.

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

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

A. chat

B. play games

C. help with their studies

D. advance knowledge about hobbies

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

A. common interests

B. appearance

C. age

D. popularity

⑶What 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

⑷The clinic was opened to____________.

A. help people surf the Internet

B. be an Internet café

C. make people spend their time with their family

how to find each side’s view, how to find a list of points, and what each side believes. Read the

Step 4: Practice:

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

1. Pair work:

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

2. Group work:

Undoubtedly, in the future, the Internet will still play a very important role in human’s life. But they’ll certainly be advanced than those of today. Let’s work in groups and guess how we can use the Internet in the future.

3. Let’s come to Part F. Work in pairs and share your opinions with each other.

4. Discussion: Does the Internet do us good or bad?

1. Read the text again and again. Try to memorize the language points.

2. Do Parts A1 and A2 on pages 118 of the Workbook.