大学英语读写综合教程2_课件Unit4.pptVIP

B R _ Computer-related vocabulary 1;B R _ Computer-related vocabulary 2;In information technology, SOHO is a term for the small office or home office environment and business culture. A number of organizations, businesses, and publications now exist to support people who work or have businesses in this environment. These people needn’t go to the office every day. They work at home without worrying about their dress and the strict rules of the company. The term “virtual office” is sometimes used as a synonym.;B R _ SOHO — Small-Office/Home-Office 2; Virtual College affords individuals the opportunity to advance in their chosen careers through on-line education. People can complete their education without leaving their home or office. However, they will have the college campus experience through a virtual classroom environment. The virtual classroom will allow them to interact with their instructors and other students in the class. Through the virtual classroom students will share information with their “classmates” from all over the world. The virtual classroom is available 24 hours a day, allowing people to complete the courses at their convenience regardless of their work schedule.;B R _ Virtual College 2;B R _ Virtual College 3;communicating with people; shopping; reading; learning; working; publishing; listening to the music; watching films; playing games; etc.;4. What do you usually do on the Internet, and what websites do you usually log on?;G R _ main;G R _ Further Understanding;G R _ Part Division of the Text 1;The first paragraph tells about the consequences of living a virtual life and the last tells about the author’s return to it. Together, they show us the dilemma people are in at present: Because of modern technology, we have a choice between a virtual life and real life, but we find both unsatisfactory. The author, however, finally has to choose the latter despite its negative effects.;G R _ Questions and Answers 2;G R _ Questions and Answers 1