英语人教版必修2课件：unit 3 Computers.pptVIP

(2014·长春外国语学校高一期末) When the recent research was analyzed(分析), it was found that a lot of people wanted free pictures or free music from the Web. If it couldnt be free, then they wanted it “new” or at least at a low price. It seems that 70 percent of people aged 16 to 24 download music online but only 1 in 40 tracks are bought legally. Thus, some companies are planning to give all of their music away for free. The music will be totally free except that you will have to pay with your time by watching advertisements. This will be perfect for those who have lots of time but little money. The Web has encouraged a belief that things can be free, or at least very cheap. It seems that everyone is looking for a good deal on the Web. The desire for free objects is part of the nature of the Web because the Web is about self-service and self-service is all about being free, cheap, fast and convenient. Its interesting how words change their meaning. Stealing has now become file sharing, but its not really stealing, is it? Free is a funny word. We all know that very little is really for free. If we go searching on the Web for free music, we know—or should know—that there are risks involved. However, it doesnt matter. We still want free things, or at least the sense that were getting a real bargain and that at a minimum were saving time. What can be the worst experience on the Web? A site that charges us high prices and wastes our time. 文章大意：本文讲述了现在人们在网络上提倡免费或至少是东西要很便宜的观念。人们喜欢从网络上下载免费的图片和音乐，讨厌那些价格又高，还浪费时间的网站。 1．What is the best title for the text? A．The Nature of the Web　　　　　 B．The Web and the Culture of “ Free” C．Stealing and File Sharing D．What Does the Word “ Free” Mean? 答案：B　推理判断题。根据第三段中“The Web has encouraged a belief that things can be free, or at least very cheap.”网络上一直鼓励一种东西是可以免费的观念，或者至少是非常便宜的。故选B。 2．Why do some companies “sell” their music for free? A．Their music is not popular and is out of date. B．Most people have lots of time but little money. C．Their m