Unit three The world online Welcome to the unit

Brainstorming Do you know how people keep in touch with each other?

What are they? postcards

What are they?

Telegraphs and faxes What are they?

Discussion Which one do you prefer to use to keep in touch with your friends ? Why? postcardtelephone computer letter

Lead in Read the sentences and find some words that are used as computer terms and what they mean as computer terms. Which programme would you like to watch tonight?

I hate to clean windows. The music from the keyboard sounds like music from a real piano. Memory is something you may start to lose with age. Julie wants to have a pet mouse.

What do they mean as computer terms? A program is something that we use to control or operate a computer. Windows is a kind of computer program developed by Microsoft. A keyboard is a set of keys on a computer that help you operate the computer or key in words.

Memory is a space in the hard drive of a computer that helps you store the information. A mouse is something that you control with your hand to move the cursor on the computer screen.

Sharing information Do you like to use the Internet? What do you usually use it for?

Normally I use it for checking s, reading the most up-to-date news or talking with my friends. Recently, I registered in an online music course (KuGoo), which allows me to study music and listen to music on line for free. I bought things online once or twice, but I rarely do it now because I am very concerned about my privacy and the safety of the activities.

Poster Look at the poster and see what people do nowadays use it for. Search for information on a variety of topics. Shop for the top brands at the best prices all over the world. Keep in touch with family members wherever they are in the world.

Group work What do you think the most important benefit of the Internet is? Do you think there are any negative things about the Internet?

Homework Write a passage about advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet. Preview the reading.