unit 4 the virtual life.ppt

Task 1 Terms Used in Cyber Cyber-; virtual; net-; web-; E- +noun: virtual life/ world/ community/ office/pet/ reality Cyber interaction/ culture/ nut/pet/space Net writer/ head Webmaster/ page/ site/ TV E-book/ shopper/ journal/ commerce Task 1 Terms Used in Cyber +v: cybersurf; netsurf; websurf; email +suffix: cyberian; cyberphobia; cybernaut; netter; webify; cyberize Clipped word: cyberdoc; netcast; netiquette; netizen; netpreneur; webcam; webcasting; webliography; webnomics; webzine; e-tailing; e-zine. What can we do on the Internet? How have computer and internet changed your life? Some people prefer to live a life in contact with real things and real people, but others favor a virtual existence. Which life do you think is better? Besides the conveniences the internet brings, what are the disadvantages of it? How to reduce its disadvantages? Virtual Life/ Real Life Pros: Make life more convenient ; efficient and colorful Keep up with the ever-changing world. Broaden horizon Escape from crowded real world Get access to massive resources Cons: Identity recognition Fake information Fraud Get addicted to online games Unhealthy, sexually or violently distractions Young people are easily entrapped by traps. Isolated from real world In-class Reading Some of us like to live a life in contact with real things and real people, which make us feel safe and reliable, but others favor a virtual existence, where they feel comfortable and relaxed. Which life is better? Read Text A to find out what the author has to say about these two life styles! Text Analysis:  Task 1: Skimming and Scanning Questions for Thought: What did the author do three years ago? How she feel about it after staying on the net for a while? Para2-3 : Description of the author’s virtual lifeWhat did the author do three years ago? My job I submit My boyfriend I order I manage I watch Work as a telecommuter Articles and edit them via email communicate with colleagues on internet mailing lists.