Post on 05-Jan-2016
What else can we do on the Internet?
Today, we are going to a new place. It isn’t a real place. It is the place where we cantalk with each other online, play games and send information from one computer to another.
cyberspace virtual reality
optimistic pessimistic
Part1. The Internet growth Part2. Pessimistic opinionsPart3. Optimistic opinions Part4. Seeing the future
How many parts can we divide the passage into?
In the last thirty years, the Internet has ________ _________.grown rapidly
In 1983only ______ computers connected to the Internet
Now there are around _________
In the future
the ________ is going to continue
200
50 million
growth
pessimistichackers
Cyber terrorists
nowin the future
Cybercrime
get entertainm
ent
find out about holiday offers
buy books
book tickets
get all sorts of information
do shopping on the Internet
send e-mails
Many people are optimistic.
Why?
optimistic
What can we do in the future
* work in virtual offices
* shop in virtual supermarkets
* study in virtual schools
What’s virtual reality?The use of computers with sounds and pictures that make you feel as if you are in a real situation.
using virtual reality?
The article talks about ___________________.Different people have different ideas. Some are___________. They worry about_______, ________and _________in cyberspace. However, many people are__________. They think computer can make our life easier. People can buy books, book tickets, etc. Some experts believe that we will live in a____________ in the future.
the future of cyberspace
pessimistic
optimistic
virtual world
crime
hackers terrorists
The structure of the article:
The growth of the Internet
Pessimistic opinions
Optimistic opinions
Virtual reality
Introduction
Different opinions
Prediction
Situation:
If you lived in virtual reality all the time, studying at home, shopping online…, would you like it? Why?
What are the advantages and
disadvantages of a virtual university?
Save money of building universities. Anytime, anyplace convenient to attend More comfortable learning
environment Don't have to pay fees Save transportation time Lower cost :download text material
instead of buying
Advantages of a virtual university
1. Can’t learn and improve one’s social skills
2. Can’t communicate face to face 3. Can’t feel the learning atmosphere and see the beauty of the
environment.
Disadvantages of a virtual university
Homework
Write a short passage about a virtual university you dream of.