当代研究生英语课件Unit1_Text_A-2.ppt

当代研究生英语 Unit 1 Cyberspace Text A CYBERSPACE: IF YOU DON’T LOVE IT, LEAVE IT Esther Dyson cyberspace: subject of the article a choice: love it, or leave it. You have complete freedom. I. Introducing the Topic Esther Dyson (born 14 July 1951, Switzerland) is the editor and publisher of the widely respected computer newsletter Release计算机时报发行社. Dyson is also the organizer and moderator (Chairman) of the annual Personal Computer Forum. What is cyberspace? Cyberspace: it refers to the Internet and the information contained on it. Useful information is easily accessible to any computer user via a modem and a server. For this reason, many people are fascinated with cyberspace. Function of cyberspace Using this global network, individuals can exchange ideas, share information, provide social support, conduct business, direct actions, play games, engage in political discussion, and so on. Problems of cyberspace Unfortunately, cyberspace also offers undesirable information and indecent pictures. Some websites even give instructions in stealing, gambling and other crimes, thus creating social problems. Therefore, for some, cyberspace is a nasty place that good citizens should avoid and government should control. Three parts of the text Part I (Para. 1 – 5) nature of cyberspace the author defines the nature of cyberspace by comparing it with real estate. According to the author, cyberspace is like real estate consisting of many different areas such as parkland公共用地, shopping mall, school district, church, state and drugstore. Cyberspace also consists of different places, each place catering to the tastes and interests of a particular group of people. It is up to the individual to decide which area to go to. Unfortunately, some places are not suitable for children; others are nasty places that good citizens should avoid. Therefore, many people think that cyberspace should be regulated. Part II (Para. 6 – 10) contents/components the author discuss what c