大学英语（全新版）第二册Unit 4 A Virtual Life 教学课件.pptVIP

Unit FourA Virtual Life Outline Background Structural Analysis Text Analysis Background 1. NBC ( the National Broadcasting Company): 全国广播电台 The first of the original three US national broadcasting companies. It was established in 1926 by Radio Corporation of America as two groups of radio stations. The first NBC television channel opened in 1940.The company is now owned by General Electric. Its main offices are at Rockkefeller Center in New York. 2. PBS (the Public Broadcasting Service):公共广播公司 ( in the US) a television system that broadcasts programs to an association of local stations which we use no television advertisements and do not make a profit. It was established by the Public Broadcasting Act and is supported by money from the US Government, the large companies and the public. PBS is known for the high quality of its programs. 3. ABC（ the American Broadcasting Company): 美国广播公司 One of the original three major television networks in America. It began in1943 as the Blue Network of six radio stations. ABC is now owned by the Walt Disney Company. SOHO ---- Small – Office/Home – Office 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. Virtual College Virtual college affords individuals the opportunity to advance in their chosen careers through online 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 cl