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Pro and Cons of Pro and Cons of

“ “Chatroom”Chatroom”

Unit Unit TwoTwo


Passage I

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Ways for Internet Connection:

There are several ways for Internet connection. One common way is dial-up connection. For dial-up connection, you need a computer, a modem, and a telephone line.

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ISP is the abbreviation of Internet Service Provider. It provides services for Internet users to get connected with the Internet. Before getting connected with the Internet, an Internet user must apply for an account and a password from an ISP. He or she should also get its dial-up number, the addresses of its domainname and of the mail server.



Now you can turn on your computer, start the dial-up program and get connected with the Internet. Then you can use the browser to enjoy the world of Internet. You can also send or receive emails with the help of the emails.

People can do a lot of things by browsing Internet, such as sharing information, transacting business and communicating with people across the globe.



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Online Growth Continued

Para. 1 In just five years, the World Wide Web has

become a powerful new medium for sharing

information, conducting business and communicating with

people across the room or across the world.

Para. 2 Every day, about 55 million Americans log

onto the Internet to use email, receive news and

information, or conduct business.

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Para. 3 American Online Inc. (AOI) now claims more

than 22 million members, up from 2 million in 1995. A

nd the number of items listed for sale on e-Bay, an auc

tion site, increased greatly from 443 000 in early 1997

to more than 53 million in the first quarter of this year.

Para. 4 The online world is increasingly merging with

the “real” world, influencing nearly every side of life.

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Para. 5 Email allows families and friends around the world to communicate at a low price and more frequently.

Para. 6 The Internet’s ability to provide a constant flow of news and information has sped up an already fast pace for most Americans. It also allows them the freedom to shop and conduct other business at their own convenience.

Para. 7 These benefits, however, have not come without a price. Wired life has also brought about growing concern regarding privacy and protection of identities online.

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Para. 8 And as with most innovations, those who have less money and receive less education in American society have had much less access to the Web and its respective benefits, creating what some call a “digital divide”.

Para. 9 In spite of these issues, the rate of online growth does not appear to be slowing down at any time soon.

Para. 10 What’s fueling the online rush?

Para. 11 Jonathan Palmer, an Internet expert from the University of Maryland, said America Online Inc. has been a large factor in Internet growth.

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Para. 12 The company’s “ability to bring together access, content and selling in a fairly user-friendly package has certainly sped up growth,” Palmer said.

Para. 13 Another factor is that links to the Internet are steadily improving, with broadband links such as digital subscriber lines (DSL) and cable modems providing speeds unimaginable in the past.

Para. 14 This new technology, originally used by offices and larger organizations, is rapidly becoming more available to US customers ( 顾客 ) in their own homes.

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1. In just five years, the World Wide Web has become a powerful new medium for sharing information, conducting business and communicating with people across the room or across the World. ( Para. 1)

Analysis:

In just five years implies in the five years just past, and the main verb of the sentence usually takes present perfect tense. Across the room and across the world are given here to indicate the wide range of use of the Internet.


Translation: 在仅仅 5 年的时间里，全球范围网已经成为一种新媒体，使人们能够从小到房间内大到全球范围分享信息、处理业务并相互流。

Example:

In just ten years, the video phone has become a powerful medium for sharing information and communicating with people.

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2. And the number of items listed for sale on e-Bay, an auction site, increased greatly from 443 000 in early 1997 to more than 53 million in the first quarter of this year. (Para. 3)

Analysis:

The S-V structure of the sentence is the number ... increased, with listed for sale on e-Bay being the post-modifier of the number of items and an auction site as the apposition of e-Bay.

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Translation:

在电子港湾（一个拍卖网址）上所列出拍卖的物品数量从 1997 年初的44 万项猛增到今年第一个季度的 5 300 万项。

Example: The number of items listed for sale on Amazon.com, an Internet shopping site, soared from 333 000 in early 1996 to over 40 million this year.

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3. These benefits, however, have not come without a price. (Para. 7)

Analysis: Here not...without is a double negative structure.

Translation: 然而，因特网给人们带来的这些好处也让人们付出了代价。

Example: Thank you so much for your help --- I couldn’t have done it without you.

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4. Wired life has also brought about growing concern about privacy and protection of identities online. (Para. 7)

Analysis: Regarding means about.

Translation:

在线生活也使人们越来越关注网上隐私和身份保护。

Example:

The company is being questioned regarding its employment policy.

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5. And as with most innovations, those who have less money and receive less education in American society have had much less access to the Web and its respective benefits, creating what some call a “digital divide.” (Para. 8)

Analysis:

As with means in the same way as; have access to means have the possibility of approaching, have the right to use or look at; creating is used as an accompanying adverbial; what some call... is an object clause.

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Translation:

而且像大多数新事物一样 , 美国社会中那些不太富有和教育水平不高的人上网并

分享其各种好处的机会要少得多 , 从而创造了有些人所说的“数字分界”。

Example:

As with his early movies, the special effects in his latest film

are brilliant. The tax inspector had complete access to the

company files.

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6. Another factor is that links to the Internet are steadily improving, with broadband links such as digital subscriber lines (DSL) and cable modems providingspeeds unimaginable in the past. (Para. 13)

Analysis: With ... links providing speed... is the S-V participle clause introduced by with---the actual logical subject is broadband connections and the predicate providing; Unimaginable is the post-modifier of speeds.

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Translation:

另外的一个因素是与因特网的连接正在逐步改善 , 利用像数字订户线路以及电

缆调制解调器等宽带连接提供了以前难以想象的高速度。

Example:

The day was bright, with a fresh breeze blowing. Using

computer graphics, you can create anything unimaginable.

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Important Words

share v. divide and distribute 分享，公用

FOR EXAMPLE:

The four students share one bedroom in the dorm.

The kitchen is shared by the two.

He hated to share the computer with

another student.


conduct v. handle, undertake, transact, guide 实施，处理，进行，引导，传导

FOR EXAMPLE:

We are conducting a survey to find out what our customers think of

their local bus service.

The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York.

May I conduct you to your table, Sir, or would you prefer to have a drink

at the bar first?

The way you choose to conduct your private life is your own business!

Copper conducts electricity but plastic does not.


list v. write down a number of names, items, things, etc. 列出单子

FOR EXAMPLE:

The professor listed all the books for us to read during the winter vacation.

My mother always lists the things she needs to buy before going to the market.

I have to list all the students’ names on my notebook.


merge v. (of business companies) cause to become one 合并 , 并入 , 结合 , 吞没 , 融合

FOR EXAMPLE:

They decided to merge the two companies into one. The country’s two biggest banks are planning to merge in

order to fight off competition for abroad.


constant a. going on all the time, frequently 不变的 , 持续的 , 坚决的

FOR EXAMPLE:

We kept a fairly constant speed during all the race. The fridge keeps food at a constant temperature. I’ve had this constant headache ever since I woke up

this morning. He’s in constant trouble with the police.


speed up v. increase the rate of motion 加速

FOR EXAMPLE: We have succeeded in speeding up our production rates in the last few months. This drug may have the effect of speeding up your heart rate. The economy shows signs of speeding up. The tape speeded up towards the end.


respective a. belonging to each of those in question 分别的 , 各自的

FOR EXAMPLE:

When the meeting had finished, they returned to their respective homes.

The work was assigned to them according to their respective abilities.


rate n. the speed at which something happens or is done 速度

FOR EXAMPLE:

Individual children develop physically and emotionally at different rates. The amount of light available will determine the plant’s rate of growth.


fuel v. supply with material for producing heat or energy 加燃料 , 加油，增加，加速

FOR EXAMPLE:

Our heating system is fuelled by gas. The prime minister’s speech fuelled speculation that she is about to resign. The rapid promotion of the director’son has itself fuelled resentment within the company.


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Practice


1 Answer the following questions according to the

passage.

Read and Think

1 What can the World Wide Web do as a powerful medium?

It can share information, conduct business

and communicate with people.



passage.

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2 How many Americans log onto the Internet every day according to the passage?

About 55 million Americans.

3 What is the e-Bay?

It is an auction site.



passage.

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4 What are the advantages of e-mail?

It allows families and friends to communicate

at a low price and more frequently.


2. Fill in the blanks without referring to the passage.

Read and Complete

The Internet’s ability to provide a 1 __________ flow of

news and information has 2 __________ an already fast

pace for most Americans. It also allows them the

freedom to shop and 3 __________ other business at

their own convenience.

These 4 _________, however, have not come without a

price. Wired life has also brought about growing

concern about 5 __________ and protection of identities

online.

constant

sped up

conduct

benefits

privacy


2. Fill in the blanks without referring to the passage.

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And as with most innovations, those who have less

money and receive less 6 __________ in American

society have had much less 7 __________ to the Web

and its respective benefits, creating what some call a “8

_______divide.”

education

access

digital


3. Complete each of the following statements

according to the passage.

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1 American Online Inc. now claims more than

_________________, up from 2 million in 1995.

2 The online world is ________________________ the “real”

world.

3 The rate of ______________ does not appear to be slowing

down anytime ( 任何时候 ) soon.

22 million members

Increasingly merging with

online growth


3. Complete each of the following statements

according to the passage.

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4 Links to the Internet with ______________ such as

digital subscriber lines (DSL) and cable modems are

steadily improving.

5 This passage tells us that this new technology is

rapidly becoming more available to US customers in

________________.

broadband links

their own homes


4. Fill in the blanks with the proper words and expressions

given below, changing the form if necessary.

Read and Complete

speed up conduct make it clear respective

slow down innovation constant merge

1 The sale was __________ in the greatest privacy.

2 Rise in consumer goods sales has the effect of

_______________ the economy.

conducted

speeding up


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3 They decided to __________ the two small

companies into one.

4 Too many rules tend to slow down the __________.

5 They made __________ use of computer programs

in designing the project.

merge

innovation

constant


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6 The company ____________ that it is not

responsible for the pollution in the river.

7 Neil came down from Sydney for the meeting and

Lisa flew from Perth, and when the meeting was

over, they returned to their __________ homes.

8 __________ --- I can’t follow you when you speak so

fast!

makes it clear

respective Slow down


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5 Translate the following sentences into English.

1 他们通过舞蹈手段讲述了那个故事。

They told the story through the medium of dance.

the medium of dance


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2 气温将在周末急剧上升到 80℉ 左右。

The temperature will increase greatly into the eighties Fahrenheit over the weekend.

increase greatly


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3 我们在过去的几个月里已经成功地加速了生产率。

We have succeeded in speeding up the production rate in the last few months.

in the last few months speed up


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4 货款一付 , 货物就会在你方便的时候运到。

Once the payment has been made, the goods will be delivered at your convenience.

at one’s convenience


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5 他们可以全面查阅公司的档案。 (have access to)

They have complete access to the company’s files.

have complete access to


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6 原先这只是一间卧室，但是现在我们把它改成了书房。

Originally it was a bedroom, but we have turned it into a study now.

originally

turn…into


Read and Simulate

6 Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English

Sentences and translate the Chinese sentences by

simulating the structure of the English sentences.


Read and Simulate

1 In just five years, the World Wide Web has become a powerful new medium for sharing information across the world. In just four years, Mary has become the famous actress both at home and abroad.

仅 6 年时间，电子邮件就成了最常见的通讯方式。仅仅几年的时间内，汽车就将成为许多家庭的必备品。

In just six years, email has become the most popular means for communication. In just a few years, cars will become the necessity of many families.

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2 The online world is increasingly merging with the “ real” world, influencing nearly every side of life. Chemical weapons were increasingly developed, showing the destructive side of technological change.

辩论变得越来越激烈，几乎成为个人攻击。越来越明显，这个城市的空气污染正变得越来越严重。

This argument became increasingly bitter, almost becoming personal attacks. It has been made increasingly clear that the air pollution in this city is becoming more and more serious.

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3 Email allows families and friends around the world to communicate at a low price and more frequently.

Her proposal would allow more people to stay in full-time education.

我们一定不能让这些暂时的问题影响我们的长远计划。你认为爸爸会让你去参加帕特的聚会吗？

We must not allow these temporary problems to influence our long-term plans. Do you think Dad will allow you to go to Pat’s party?

Now you try


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4 These benefits, however, have not come without a price. Breakfast is not the same without a cup of coffee and the morning paper.

你不应该一点儿不休息地连续开车 3 个多小时。非常感谢你的帮助 —— 如果没有你，我是不可能做成这件事的。

You shouldn’t have driven for more than three hours without taking a break. Thank you very much for your help--- I couldn’t have done it without you.

Now you try


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5 As with most innovations, those who have less money and receive less education in American society have had much less access to the Web. As with his earlier movies, the special effects in his latest film are brilliant and unique.

同我们以前的计划一样，我们将把这一计划进行到底。同航班时刻表一样，班车时刻表也很严格。

As with the previous plan, we’ll carry this one through to the end. As with the flight schedules, the bus schedules are also strictly followed.

Now you try


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6 In spite of these issues, the rate of online growth does not appear to be slowing down at any time soon. In spite of the cold wind, they went out without their coats.

尽管反复保证产品是安全的，近期销售额还是没有增加的迹象。尽管搜寻组努力寻找，还是没有希望很快找到丢失的孩子。

In spite of repeated assurances that the product is safe, the sales do not appear to be increasing at any time soon. In spite of the efforts by the search party, there was no hope of finding the missing boy soon.

Now you try


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7 Another factor is that links to the Internet are steadily improving, with broadband links providing speeds unimaginable in the past. Another factor is that there is a steady increase in the number of Internet users, with personal computers available at much lower prices.

另外一个因素是，由于网络技术提供了技术可能性 , 住在农村的孩子可以得到更好的教育。另外一个因素是，由于英语水平的提高 , 年轻人就业的机会增加了。

Another factor is that children living in the countryside can get a better education, with the web technology providing new technical possibilities. Another factor is that there are more opportunities for young people to find a job.

Now you try


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8 This new technology, originally used by offices and larger organizations, is rapidly becoming more available to US customers ( 顾客 ) in their own homes. This new-type computer, originally designed for offices, is rapidly becoming more available to individuals in their homes.

这种最初是百万富翁 (millionaire)才能买得起的新车正在迅速被大多数人所接受。这个最初由少数人使用的新型笔记本电脑 (lap-top)很快被大家所接受。

This type of car, originally affordable only by millionaires, is rapidly becoming more available to average people. This kind of lap-top, originally used by only a few, is rapidly becoming available to many people

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The common First, you must get into the chatroom of a website. Then you should choose a topic. After that you decide on the name you’d like to use and get registered. The last step is to choose a partner you would like to chat with.



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Pros and Cons of “Chatroom”

Para.1 Recently, I discovered the Internet chatroom. I found the experience very entertaining, chatting with three strangers at the same time about nothing at all.

I thought it was a very relaxing way to spend an evening. Later, however, I thought about the possible dangerous effects of an Internet chatroom, and came to a conclusion: it has the potential to change man’s relationship to society, maybe even reinvent

man himself.

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Para.2 The Internet chatroom is a new and popular

forum in which to meet new friends from around the wo

rld. Stories of “chatters” falling in love are very com

mon. We cannot say that chatting online is bad---after

all, they are only making new friends.

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Para.3 Even some experts say that chatting can be a

ddictive, and they point out that the problem lies with t

he chatter. A chatroom is not exactly a drug. However,

there is something inherently wrong with chatting on li

ne. In fact, to say that chatting is a way to meet new fri

ends is very misleading. Meeting new friends in real life

and doing so online are not the same thing.

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Para.4 In real life, when we meet people, we tend to

make allowances to accept their points-of-view. Socially,

it’s diplomatic to respect the opinions of others. When we

are very young and have no friends, we can say anything

we want and we often do. However, as we mature

sometimes we must make compromises in terms of who

we are, so that we can form and maintain sensible

relationships.

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Para.5 One of the problems I see with the growth of I

nternet chatrooms is anonymity. The ability to remain

anonymous leads to a kind of cheating as lying about p

ersonal identity is perfectly acceptable and considered

normal in chatrooms. Offending others and telling dirt

y jokes are often found in the chatrooms. We “unlear

n” what we learn in society. We feel that we can say thi

s freedom can be exciting and is also dangerous.

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Para.6 I think there is the danger of people who love t

he honesty and freedom of Internet chatrooms so mu

ch that they decide to withdraw from society. In this w

ay, the Internet, along with other technology that isolat

es us, may not necessarily be such a good thing.

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1. I found the experience very entertaining, chatting with

three strangers at the same time about nothing at

all. (Para. 1)

Analysis:

The verb find often takes an object---complement structure,

with the latter being in the following forms: to V, V-ing, V-ed,

adjective, prepositional phrase, adverb phrase and so on.


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Translation:

我发现同时与三个陌生人在网上胡扯是一种非常令人愉快的经历。

Examples:

I eventually found her reading a newspaper in the library.

She was found unconscious 50 metres from the scene of the accident.

Many plant and animal species are found to live only in the rainforests.


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2. The Internet chatroom is a new and popular forum in which to

meet new friends from around the world. (Para. 2)

Analysis:

In which refers to in a new and popular forum. Notice that which here

is introducing an infinitive rather than a relative clause.

Translation:

网上聊天室是一个新的可以在全世界结交新朋友的流行论坛。

Example:

The speed at which to solve a problem depends on the speed at which

the operator can work.


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3. However, as we mature sometimes we must make compromises in terms of who we are, so that we can form and maintain sensible relationships. (Para. 4)

Analysis:

As here introduces an adverbial clause of time. In terms

of here is used to make clear in which particular aspects

compromises should be made. So that introduces a

clause of result.


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Translation:

然而，当我们长大成熟之后 , 我们必须视我们的身份而留有余地，这样我们

才能建立和维持合理的关系。

Example:

He gets more attractive as he gets older.

A 200-year-old building is very old in terms of American history.

Leave the keys on the table so that I can remember to take them with me when I leave.


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4. The ability to remain anonymous leads to a kind of cheating as

lying about personal identity is perfectly acceptable and

considered normal in chatrooms. (Para. 5)

Analysis:

As introduces a clause of reason, meaning because.

Translation:

隐瞒个人身份是完全被接受的，也被认为是正常的 , 所以不透露姓名会引起

某种欺骗。

Example:

As it was getting later, I decided to go back to the hotel.


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5. I think there is the danger of people who love the honesty and freedom of Internet chatrooms so much that they decide to withdraw from society. (Para. 6)

Analysis:

Who introduces a relative clause modifying people. So here means to

such a degree, with that introducing a clause of result.

Translation:

我认为存在着这样一种危险，有些人沉迷于网上聊天室的诚实及自由，从

而决定从社会中引退。

Example:

I’m so tired that I could sleep in this chair. That soup was so filling

that I don’t think I’ll want a main course.


pro n. an advantage or a reason for doing something

赞成的立场，正面的理由

FOR EXAMPLE:

One of the big pros of living in Madrid is the exiting

night life.

We considered all the pros and cons very carefully

before deciding to buy a bigger house.

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con: n. a disadvantage or a reason for not doing

something 反对的立场，反面的理由

FOR EXAMPLE:

One of the cons of buying a bigger car is that it will

cost more to run.

You must weigh up all the pros and cons of the

matter before you make a decision.


chat: v. talk in an informal and friendly way, especially

about things that are not serious or important

闲谈

FOR EXAMPLE:

She enjoys chatting to her friends over a cup of

coffee.

You can’t sit here chatting all morning.

We chatted about what we did when we were

children.


forum: n. an organization, meeting, television program,

etc that allows people to publicly discuss

things of general interest 论坛

FOR EXAMPLE:

The association began as a forum for sharing ideas

about management problems.

The main purpose of the conference was to provide

forum for community workers to discuss

government health policy.


misleading: a. a statement, fact, or report that is

misleading makes you believe something

that is in fact wrong or incorrect 误导的

FOR EXAMPLE:

You need to be careful when you’re looking at

statistics----they can be very misleading.

His comments may not have been deliberately

untruthful, but they were highly misleading.


allowance : n. the taking into consideration of facts that

may change something, esp. an opinion

考虑到

FOR EXAMPLE:

We should make allowance for bad weather and

have plenty of umbrellas available.

You should make allowances for him----he’s been

quite ill recently.


diplomatic: a. involving the management of the

relationships between countries, acting

in a way that does not cause offence

外交上的，策略的

FOR EXAMPLE:

The two leaders have been involved in lengthy

diplomatic negotiations.

Ask him nicely ----be diplomatic.


compromise: n. agreement in an argument in which

the people involved reduce their

demands or change their opinion in

order to agree 妥协，让步

FOR EXAMPLE:

It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in

today’s talks.

She found that compromise was always the best

policy when she got involved in arguments with her

mother.


anonymity: n. the condition of being anonymous

匿名

FOR EXAMPLE:

The police have reassured witnesses who may be

afraid to come forward that they will be guaranteed

anonymity.

I love walking around a city where I’m not known ---

it’s anonymity.


anonymous : a. (of a person) with name unknown, (of

a piece of writing) without the writer’s

name 匿名的

FOR EXAMPLE:

Police said an anonymous caller warned just after

midnight yesterday that a bomb was about to go

off.

The money was donated by an anonymous

benefactor.


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Practice


7 Are the following statements true or false according to the passage? Write T/F accordingly.

Read and Judge

1 The writer often chats with three strangers at hom

e

at the same time about nothing at all.

2 The writer thinks chatting online can be good or b

ad.

3 Some experts think that chatting online is like taki

ng

drug

4 Meeting new friends in real life is not the same as

doing so online.

5 In real life, when we are very young we can form

sensible relationships.

FF

FF

TT

TT

TT


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6 As members of society we tend to worry about wh

at

others think of us.

7 One of the problems with chatrooms is lying abou

t

personal identity.

8 By chatting online, we are often offended by other

s

and told dirty jokes.

9 The writer thinks that some people decide to

withdraw from society because of their absolute

honesty.

10 From this article, we can see that the writer believ

es

that the advantages to chatrooms outweigh

their disadvantages.

FF

FF

TT

TT

TT


Read and Rewrite

8 Write out the general idea of the passage in one

paragraph by referring to the following outline.

Pros of Internet chatrooms: entertaining experience meeting new friends

Cons of Internet chatrooms: potential to change man’s relationship to society misleading in making new friends anonymity offending others and telling dirty jokes isolating oneself from society


Read and Rewrite

The author lists some pros and cons of Internet chatrooms. To

begin with, chatting online is a very entertaining experience. In

addition, chatting online is also a good way of making new

friends from around the world.

However, there are possible dangerous effects of an Internet

chatroom. First, it has the potential of changing man’s

relationship to society. Second, to make new friends through a

chatroom is very misleading. Third, anonymity is one of the

problems with the growth of Internet chatrooms. Fourth,

offending others and telling dirty jokes are found in the

chatrooms due to lying about personal identity. Finally, because

of the freedom, people will feel isolated from society and choose

to withdraw from it.

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Read and Translate

Translate the following sentences into Chinese.

1 I find it very relaxing to spend an evening chatting

with new friends.

轻松的

我发现 , 花上一个晚上与新朋友聊天是非常轻松的。


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2 Something is wrong with the television ----the picture’s

gone fuzzy.

模糊

电视机出了毛病 —— 画面有些模糊。

… 出了毛病 / 坏了


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3 We should make allowances for bad weather and

have enough of umbrellas available.

考虑到

我们应该考虑到恶劣的天气，应该携带足够的雨伞。


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4 I’m thinking of traveling overseas in terms of

the money needed.

关于 , 根据 , 在 ...方面

我在考虑明年到国外旅游所需的资金。


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5 I’m well aware of the problems related to this new

road --- it runs right past my office.

轻松的

我完全意识到这条新路引起的问题 —— 新路正好穿过

我办公室的旁边。


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6 The fact that something is cheap doesn’t necessarily

mean it’s of low quality.

意味着

东西便宜并不一定就意味着质量不好。

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