Read the blog post quickly and answer the questions.
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________________________________________________ Today I thought I’d blog about a question that has been asked many times—how do you stay safe online and avoid bad experiences on the Internet? I’m not an expert, but many years as a blogger have taught me a thing or two. First of all, there’s the golden rule of the Internet: If you see or read something that makes you feel uncomfortable, leave the site immediately. Don’t post comments or click on anything. Second, protect your privacy. Don’t give out your address or phone number. Someone might use the information to steal your identity. Identity theft is a common and serious problem. Third, be polite. Being online is no excuse for being rude, and you don’t want to become a target for a troll or cyberbully. A troll is a person who posts comments or questions in order to stir up trouble online. Trolls often use several false names so that they can stay on a site. A cyberbully uses the Internet to be mean to others. Like a troll, a cyberbully will also write something mean but it is usually directed at particular people. He or she may also post embarrassing photos and information about those people. However, the more polite you are, the less likely it is you will be attacked. Have you had any bad experiences online, or do you have some good advice for staying safe? Post your comments below!
Last year, we were having problems in our chat room. Mean comments were being posted by someone we didn’t know. I think he or she was only trying to make trouble.
A girl at my school had a very bad experience online. A photo of her had been posted online and she was being made fun of. It seemed like a joke at first, but the girl was very upset. | |||||
2. What’s Paragraph 2 mainly about?
3. Can you write a title for it?
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________________________________________________ Today I thought I’d blog about a question that has been asked many times — how do you stay safe online and avoid bad experiences on the Internet? I’m not an expert, but many years as a blogger have taught me a thing or two. First of all, there’s the golden rule of the Internet: If you see or read something that makes you feel uncomfortable, leave the site immediately. Don’t post comments or click on anything. Second, protect your privacy. Don’t give out your address or phone number. Someone might use the information to steal your identity. Identity theft is a common and serious problem. Third, be polite. Being online is no excuse for being rude, and you don’t want to become a target for a troll or cyberbully. A troll is a person who posts comments or questions in order to stir up trouble online. Trolls often use several false names so that they can stay on a site. A cyberbully uses the Internet to be mean to others. Like a troll, a cyberbully will also write something mean but it is usually directed at particular people. He or she may also post embarrassing photos and information about those people. However, the more polite you are, the less likely it is you will be attacked. Have you had any bad experiences online, or do you have some good advice for staying safe? Post your comments below!
Last year, we were having problems in our chat room. Mean comments were being posted by someone we didn’t know. I think he or she was only trying to make trouble.
A girl at my school had a very bad experience online. A photo of her had been posted online and she was being made fun of. It seemed like a joke at first, but the girl was very upset. | |||||
1. Tick what the writer tells the reader in Paragraph 1.
definition of online safety
the writer’s knowledge
background information
the topic of the post
2. What words and phrases does the writer use to organise the information in Paragraph 2?
3. How does the writer end the post?
3 . STRONGER TOGETHER: HOW WE HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY THE INTERNET
Much 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 when we go shopping. We can get the most updated 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 and social networks.
Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet 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 remove the distance that usually exists between people.
She 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 and collect money to pay for private teachers. Many people have been helped by the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job. Now that he works and can take care of himself, his daughter has time to study at university. 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.
Jan has started taking online classes 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 the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet. “When you go through tough times, you meet others who are facing similar challenges,” Jan says. “Thinking about other people’s situations inspired me to offer help.”
2. How do you think the writer feels about the topic?
3. Read the text quickly and match the main ideas with the paragraphs.
| Jan decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better. Peoples lives have been changed by online communities and social networks. Jan developed a serious illness which made her stuck at home,but surfing the Internet helped her feel less lonely and bored. Jans life has been greatly improved by the Internet. |
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Para.3
Para.4
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4. In what way does the writer tell us that life has been changed by the Internet?
5. Why did Jan quit her job?
6. How did the people in the online community help her?
7. Why did she start the IT club?
8. What is the “digital divide”?
9. Whats Jans next goal?
1. What does “add some oink to my piggy bank” mean?
2. Fill in the blanks.
Who | Xiao Bo | Laura |
Which app | An exercise app | An app for getting rich |
| What are the apps used to do? | It It also helps you This app would help you | It helps you Every time you pay for something with your phone,it You could |
Xiao Bo is looking for a(n)
Laura would like an app for getting
1. A blog
2. I like to stream videos and music.
3. A search engine
Name | Time spent online every day | Online activities | Reasons for using the Internet |
Anna | |||
Paul | |||
Joe |
1. What do you usually do online?
2. Can you name some apps of social media?
3. Look at the online activities in the box and match them with the pictures. Then tick the pictures of the activities that you like to do when you are online.
9 . The Million Pound Bank Note
Narrator: Two rich brothers, Roderick and Oliverhave made a bet. Oliver believes that with a million-pound bank note a mancould live a month in London. His brother Roderick doubts it. They see a poor young man walking outside their house. It is Henry Adams.Roderick: Young man, would you step inside amoment, please?
Henry: Who? Me, sir?
Roderick: Yes, you.
Servant: (opening a door) Good morning, sir. Would you please come in?
(Henry enters the house.)
Roderick: How do you do, Mr ... er ...?
Henry: Adams. Henry Adams.
Oliver: Come and sit down, Mr Adams.
Henry: Thank you.
Roderick: You're an American?
Henry: That's right, from San Francisco.
Roderick: May we ask what you're doing in this country and what your plans are?
Henry: Well, I can't say that I have any plans.As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident.
Oliver: How is that possible?
Henry: Well, I had my own boat. About a month ago, I was sailing, and towards night. I found myself carried out to sea by astrong wind. The next morning I was spotted by a ship.
Oliver: And it was the ship that brought you to England.
Henry: Yes, I went to the American consulate to seek help, but ... Anyway, I didn't dare to try again. (The brothers smile at eachother;)
Roderick: Well, you mustn't worry about that. It's an advantage.
Henry: I'm afraid I don't quite follow you, sir.
Roderick: Tell us, what sort of work did you do in America?
Henry: I worked for a mining company. Could you offer me work here?
Roderick: Patience. lf you don't mind, may I ask youhow much money you have?
Henry: Well, to be honest, I have none.
Oliver: (happily) What luck! Brother, what luck!
Henry:Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me! If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don't think it's very funny. Now if you'll excuse me, I ought to be on myway.
Roderick: Please don't go. You mustn't think we don't care about you. Oliver, give him the letter.
Oliver: Yes, I was about to go get the letter. Wait! (getting it from a desk and giving it to Henry) The letter.
Henry: (taking it carefully) For me?
Roderick: For you. (Henry starts to open it.) Oh, no, you'd better not open it. You can't open ituntil two o'clock.
Henry: Oh, this is silly.
Roderick: Not silly. There's money in it.
Henry: Oh, no. I don't want your charity. I just want a job that earns an honest income.
Roderick: We know you're hard-working. That's why we've given you the letter. (to the servant) Show Mr Adams out.
Henry: Well, why don't you explain what this is all about?
Roderick: You'll soon know. In exactly an hour and a half.
Servant: This way, sir.
Roderick: Not until 2 o'clock. Promise?
Henry: Promise. Goodbye.
1. Identify True or False
(1)Henry opened the letter before 2 o’clock.
(2)Henry felt unhappy when the two brothers gave him the letter.
(3)Roderick believed that with a million pound bank note a man could survive a month.
(4)Henry only wanted a job because he was penniless in London.
(5)The two brothers would like to offer him a job.
2. What’s the main idea of the passage?
| A．Two rich gentlemen made a bet on a million pound bank note. |
| B．How did Henry Adams land in London? |
| C．Henry Adams was puzzled about the note. |
| D．Why did the two rich gentlemen choose Henry Adams? |
| A．His boat sank in a storm at sea. |
| B．He was carried out to sea by a strong wind. |
| C．He was attacked by some bad men at sea. |
| D．He jumped into the sea to kill himself. |
| A．Henry Adams owned a large mining company |
| B．Henry Adams paid nothing for the trip to Britain |
| C．Henry Adams opened the letter at once |
| D．Henry Adams was an American who lived in New York |
1. Look at the characters listed in the box and the picture on the top of this page. Then predict who will appear in the film clip.
bellboy manager tailor police officer maid waiter/waitress doorman driver secretary chef |
| A．Henry Adams lost his bank note at the hotel. |
| B．Henry Adams fell in love with Portia at the hotel. |
| C．Henry Adams received a warm reception at the hotel. |
