第11章Unit 11 Cyber World1105.docVIP

II. Text Learning The Impact of the Internet on Society 1 The Internet has had a profound effect on society over the last two decades. Although it began as a government operation, over time this innovative technology eventually evolved into a public novelty. Looking at society today, one may find that the situation has certainly evolved. For many, the Internet has become an essential for daily living, no longer the fun novelty it was 10 years ago. Even a decade ago if you were to think about whether or not the Internet had significant impact on society, the answer would likely have been probably not. While the Net may have been considered a neat innovation（绝妙的革新，neat意为很棒的，绝妙的）, it was not like anyone needed it. 2 However, over time this perception has changed for many individuals in society. The Internet has become, for the most part, an absolute necessity, either by requirement or by desire. Going online has become as natural as doing other daily tasks people have traditionally done.（承上启下句） (1)People take it for granted that the Internet will be available, and dependency on being connected has become the norm. Both businesses and individuals alike depend upon the routine availability of the Internet. Due to the fact that many businesses, government agencies and other organizations have navigated to the online environment, generally people require consistent access, or 24/7 (24hours a day, 7 days a week) access, if you will. 本部分重点及难点： 显示重难点解析 1. People take it for granted that the Internet will be available, and dependency on being connected has become the norm. take sth. for granted 认为某事理所当然，想当然take it for granted that…当宾语是从句时，要用形式宾语代替，也可以把宾补for granted前移，宾语从句后置，即take for granted that…。Children take (it) for granted that their parents should give them money whenever they need it. 3 In many ways the Internet has had a very positive effect on society.（主题句） It has improved communication, simplified handling tasks and errands, offered huge conven