1 College life in the Internet age Unit 3 Section A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS AIR FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY

Section A 1 3 UNIT College life in the Internet age To apply the phrases and patterns Objectives To talk about digital education To further understand the text To master the paragraph writing skill

Contents Warming-up activities Text study Language application Summary Section A

Warming-up activities Section A

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each way of teaching and learning? Tips Traditional classroom Advantages: · more direct communication between teachers and students; · a better learning atmosphere. Disadvantages: · little interaction either among students or between students and the teacher; · teachers tending to dominate the class; · writing on blackboard reducing efficiency. Lead-in Short answer questions

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each way of teaching and learning? Tips Lead-in Short answer questions Multimedia classroom Advantages: · more vivid teaching materials; · students better engaged in classroom learning. Disadvantages: · too many distractions with too many pictures and videos in multimedia classrooms.

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each way of teaching and learning? Tips Lead-in Short answer questions Studying online in the dorm Advantages: · being able to choose when and what you want to learn; · easy access to the wide range of online information Disadvantages: · making it easier for students to copy answers from the Internet; · lack of face-to-face communication between the teacher and student; · the possibility for students to develop Internet addiction.

Tips Lead-in I prefer the multimedia way of learning: · it is vivid with teaching materials presented in different ways · Compared with traditional classroom, it is more interesting. I prefer to study online: · manage my own time · have my own properties · do things at my own pace 2. Which way do you prefer? Give your reasons. Short answer questions

Tips Lead-in The Internet is indispensable: · get access to the latest development of teaching and learning; · enjoy many interesting online courses · communicate with teachers after class The Internet is not indispensable: · teaching and learning have been carried out long before the Internet came into being; · teaching and learning could surely continue without the Internet. 3. Do you think the Internet is indispensable in teaching and learning nowadays? Why or why not? Short answer questions

Text study Section A

Main idea & structure The college campus, long a place of scholarship and frontiers of _______________, is being transformed into a new age of ____________ by a fleet of __________, _____________ and ____________ 24 hours a day. (Para.1) new technology electronics laptops Main ideas of the parts Listen to the tape, fill in the missing words of the following paragraph. smartphones connectivity

Tips Can you find out the common point of these above missing words? (Para.1) digital technology Main ideas of the parts Main idea & structure Conclusion: college campus → transform into → digital campus

Part I — (Para. __) 1 The college today is being transformed into _____________________ by a fleet of laptops, smartphones and Internet connection 24 hours a day. a new age of electronics Main ideas of the parts Main idea & structure

How do students use new technologies in and out of class? (Para. 2) Main ideas of the parts Main idea & structure take notes or send instant- messages with laptops make calls with cellphones enjoy music with iPods wherever they go

Main ideas of the parts Main idea & structure Tips How do students feel about wireless Internet access? (Para. 4) “I always feel like I have ___________________ _______________― in class and out of class,” says one biology major. a means of communication

Main ideas of the parts Main idea & structure Can you supply some specific examples on how the teachers and students use new technology? (Para. 5) teachers students

Main ideas of the parts Main idea & structure Tips Why is non-stop Internet connection becoming indispensable for the storage and management of the information? What is the advice offered by the writer? (Para. 6) Reasons: · to do homework · review lecture online · take part in class discussions Advice: · do not make the Internet just your toy or let the online world take you away from the real world

Part II — (Paras. 2-6) Colleges have become the ___________ _______________________ in the world. And this digital transformation has brought students ___________________ for their learning and lives. most Internet-accessible spots various conveniences Main ideas of the parts Main idea & structure

TimeContentBudget mid- 1990s past few years Tips How fast has information technology developed on campus? (Para. 7) Main ideas of the parts Main idea & structure many began wiring dorms with high-speed connections schools have taken the lead by turning their campuses into bubbles of Wi-Fi networks 2% to 3% 5% to 8%

Main ideas of the parts Main idea & structure What did the universities do in order to maintain their competitive advantage? (Paras. 8-11)

Part III — (Paras. 7-11) The ___________________________ has developed fast on campus. In order to ____________________________________ and attract students, colleges are competing with _______________________________. information technology maintain their competitive advantage the best Internet services Main ideas of the parts Main idea & structure

Main ideas of the parts Main idea & structure Listen to the tape, fill in the missing words of the following paragraph. Colleges around the world have been _____________ their computer systems for the past decade, in large part to provide students with the _______________________. The anywhere-anytime access has already ______________________ in education. With the ____________________ of computer technologies, we are going to produce a generation of _______________ and ________________, which is indispensable for the future of the world. (Para.12) replacing most advanced free system yielded amazing benefits widespread application problem-solvers intelligent thinkers

Part IV — (Para. 12) The anywhere-anytime access has already _______________________ in education. With the widespread application of digital technology, we are going to produce ____________________________________ _________________. yielded amazing benefits a generation of problem-solvers and intelligent thinkers Main ideas of the parts Main idea & structure

Practical phrases Language focus Practical Phrases Specific Meanings Specific Meanings 1. access 享用权；享用机会 2. take the lead 树立榜样；带头 3. account for 是……的原因；引起；解释；说明 4. inferior 差的；次的 5. focus on （把……）集中（于） 6. keep up with ①跟上；保持同步； ②和（朋友）保持联系 7. stand out ①出色；②显眼；突出 8. replace with 用……替换；以……接替

享用权；享用机会 ( access to /up-to-date/essential/research ) Access to up-to-date information is essential to our research. access 短语逆译 短语应用 利用最新信息对我们的研究至关重要。 意群提示 Language focus Practical phrases

树立榜样，带头 ( take the lead / deeply trusted/ the masses ) The chairman always takes the lead in everything and is deeply trusted by the masses. take the lead 短语逆译 短语应用 主席做事总是一马当先，深受广大群众信任。 意群提示 Language focus Practical phrases

解释，说明，引起 ( try to/ find out/account for/ disappearance ) Many countries are trying to find out what accounts for the disappearance of MH370 airplane. account for 短语逆译 短语应用 很多国家都在尽力弄清楚 MH370 失踪的原因。 意群提示 Language focus Practical phrases

差的，次的 ( stupid/ inferior/ intelligence) It is stupid to think that women are inferior in intelligence to men. inferior 短语逆译 短语应用 认为女性的智力低于男性的想法是愚蠢的。 意群提示 Language focus Practical phrases

（把…… ）集中（于） ( focus attention on/ commodities/ quality/ price ) Millions of people focus their attention on commodities which are good in quality and low in price. focus on 短语逆译 短语应用 优质价廉的商品令万众瞩目。 意群提示 Language focus Practical phrases

①跟上；保持同步； ②和（朋友）保持联系 ( means/ keep up with with ) Young people now have more and more means to keep up with their friends. keep up with. 短语逆译 短语应用 现在的年轻人可以通过更多的方式和朋友们保持 联系。 意群提示 Language focus Practical phrases

①出色； ②显眼；突出 ( blonde/ bright pink/ stand out/ crowd ) Her long, blonde hair and bright pink dress made her stand out in the crowd. 短语逆译 短语应用 她那长长的金发和鲜亮的粉色裙子使她在人群中 显得很突出。 意群提示 Language focus stand out Practical phrases

用……替换 以……接替 ( a matter of time/ replace with/ cash/ credit card ) Many people believe that it will be a matter of time before they completely replace cash with credit cards. 短语逆译 短语应用 很多人相信信用卡替代现金只是个时间问题。 意群提示 Language focus replace with Practical phrases

Language focus Functional patterns Functional Patterns Functions & Usages 1. Sth., long a … of …, is being transformed into …, and … 用于形容“某物的 转变或变化”。 2. A recent study/ research/ experiment found/ discovered/ indicated that … 用于表达“某些研 究、实验等所发现 的结果”。 3. With the widespread application of …/ With the fast/rapid development of … 用于表达“某事或 某物的发展或应用 ”。

大学校园长久以来都是学术之地，也是新技术的前 沿。现在随着手提电脑和智能手机的大量出现，加 上每天24小时不间断的网络连接，大学校园正在转 而进入电子设备的新时代。 原句译文 逆译练习 The college campus, long a place of scholarship and frontiers of new technology, is being transformed into a new age of electronics by a fleet of laptops, smartphones and connectivity 24 hours a day. Language focus 句型提炼 Functional patterns

sth., long a … of …, is being transformed into …, and … 句型提炼 应用提示 用于形容“某物的变化”。 Language focus 句型应用 Functional patterns

( mystery/ battlefield/ human exploration/ astronaut ) 典型例句 太空长久以来都是一个充满神秘色彩的地域，现在 随着尖端技术和先进材料的大量出现，加上专业的 宇航员，太空已经正在转为人类探索活动的战场。 意群提示 Language focus The space, long a place of mystery, is being transformed into a battlefield of human exploration by a fleet of top technology, advanced material and professional astronauts. Functional patterns

Language focus 句型提炼 Functional patterns 事实上，美国最近的一项研究发现，信息技术的投 入占高校预算的5%-8%，比20世纪80年代中期约2%- 3%的投入有所增加。 原句译文 逆译练习 In fact, a recent study in the US found that information technology accounted for 5% to 8% of college budgets, up from an estimated 2% to 3% in the mid-1980s.

A recent study/ research/ experiment found/ discovered/ indicated that … 句型提炼 应用提示 用于表达“某些研究、实验等所发现的结果”。 Language focus 句型应用 Functional patterns

( interact with/ active/ lower/ blood pressure ) 典型例句 最近的一项研究发现，与动物进行积极的互动 能降低一个人的血压。 意群提示 Language focus Functional patterns A recent research discovered that interacting with animals in an active way may lower a person’s blood pressure.

Language focus 句型提炼 Functional patterns 随着计算机技术的广泛应用，我们将培养出善于解 决问题和善于思考的一代人，这对于世界的未来是 至关重要的。 原句译文 逆译练习 With the widespread application of laptops and computer science, we are going to produce a generation of problem- solvers and intelligent thinkers, which is indispensable for the future of the world.

With the widespread application of …/ With the fast/rapid development of … 句型提炼 应用提示 用于表达“某事或某物的发展或应用”。 Language focus 句型应用 Functional patterns

(seriousness/ information security/ on the rise) 典型例句 随着互联网的迅猛发展和广泛应用，网络信息安全 问题变得越来越严峻。 意群提示 Language focus With the rapid development and widespread application of Internet, the seriousness of Internet information security is on the rise. Functional patterns

1Do you think the university should provide Internet access anywhere and anytime on campus? Why or why not? 3What would life be like without the Internet or smartphones? Critical thinking Theme exploration 2Some people predict that in the future students will learn only at home by attending online courses. How do you like this idea?

Yes, I think so. Internet access is a must on campus. We students need the Internet to do research for our study, to obtain information to broaden our knowledge of the world, to communicate with family and friends, and to enrich our lives in our spare time. Critical thinking 1Do you think the university should provide Internet access anywhere and anytime on campus? Why or why not? Tips Theme exploration

Critical thinking 1Do you think the university should provide Internet access anywhere and anytime on campus? Why or why not? Tips Theme exploration No, I don’t think so. There are many potential disadvantages if Internet access is so easily accessible. Some students may waste too much time in playing online games or chatting online, be tempted to visit “unhealthy” websites, or even become Internet-addicted and neglect their study.

Critical thinking \\ \\ 2Some people predict that in the future students will learn only at home by attending online courses. How do you like this idea? Tips It sounds like an awful idea to me. Obtaining knowledge is only part of learning. Learning not only gives us a wealth of knowledge, it also provides us with great vision, strong principles, social abilities, good manners, interpersonal skills and many more valuable attributes. This obviously cannot be realized by learning at home only with the computer. Theme exploration

Critical thinking \\ \\ 2Some people predict that in the future students will learn only at home by attending online courses. How do you like this idea? Tips Theme exploration I think it is a good idea that students can study at home via the Internet in the future. Learning would become more flexible and accessible. This way, college education could become available to many more people, old or young, near or far, healthy or handicapped.

Life would be unimaginable without the Internet or smartphones. I depend on them to do everything, from study to communication, from shopping, to entertaining. Without the Internet, the banking systems, the communications systems, in fact all key aspects closely related to people’s life will collapse. Life without the Internet would be terrible and simply unimaginable. Critical thinking 3 What would life be like without the Internet or smartphones? Tips Theme exploration

Critical thinking Tips Theme exploration Actually, I wouldn’t mind having a life without the Internet or smart phone. Without them, I would meet my family and friends face to face and spend more quality time together. I might take up some interesting hobbies or try something new. So, without them life might become even more colorful. 3 What would life be like without the Internet or smartphones?

Critical thinking Tips Internet slang has become a very popular “language” among the netizens. Do you know the meaning of the following Internet slangs LOL, SMH, NP, WIWWY, L2MS? Please have a guess. LOL: Laughing out loud. SMH: Shaking my head. NP: No problem. WIWWY: What is wrong with you? L2MS: Laughing to myself. Culture exploration

Critical thinking Tips Is Internet slang a blessing or a curse? It is a blessing. First, Internet slang is widely- acknowledged among people and they are short, simple, and catchy, so it is easy to think and use them to express our meanings. Second, the society is always changing, language is exist for the sake of convenience, so it needs to keep up with the time, and Internet slang of that kind. Culture exploration

Critical thinking Tips Is Internet slang a blessing or a curse? Culture exploration It is a curse. First, Internet slang will have a negative influence on the future of language, and that it would lead to a degradation of language standard. Second, many Internet slang terms are abbreviations, it can be interpreted into different phrases and lead to misunderstanding.

Language application Section A

Exemplification ： A general statement supported by facts and examples to illustrate it. Example: Many are using the wildly popular iPad not only to create their own dialects when texting, but also to do more serious work, such as practicing foreign languages, recording scripts for theater classes or analyzing music in engineering labs. Writing devices Sentence writing

Appreciation Remember that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything―all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure―these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. —Steve Jobs “记住你即将死去”是我一生中遇到的最 重要箴言。它帮我指明了生命中重要的选择。 因为几乎所有的事情，包括所有的荣誉、所有 的骄傲、所有对难堪和失败的恐惧，这些在死 亡面前都会消失。我看到的是留下的真正重要 的东西。 ——史蒂夫 乔布斯 Writing devices Sentence writing

Practice This school operates on the principle that if you teach students the merit of such values as （求真、勇敢、正直、 领导能力、好奇心和关心他人等） ___________________ ________________________________, then academic achievement naturally follow. Ben Franklin wrote down six things he’d like to achieve at the age of 32, like （做一个更慈爱 的父亲、更体贴的丈夫、经济上独立、思维上 活跃，还要保持性情平和） _______________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ____________________. being a better father, being a better husband, being financially independent, being stimulated intellectually and remaining even-tempered Writing devices Sentence writing truth, courage, integrity, leadership, curiosity and concern

Cause Paragraph writing Effect Writing devices

Example: I have been doing regular exercise since my doctor told me to do so a few years ago. (Cause) As a result, my physical health has much improved. (Effect 1) I was overweight and had high blood pressure. But after exercising every day for half a year, I have lost 15 pounds and my blood pressure remains stable now. (Detailed explanation) Paragraph writing Writing devices

Example: Besides, exercising regularly has also benefited my mental health because it helps me release anxiety. (Effect 2) I used to get nervous very often and have a hard time getting to sleep. But now I become more relaxed because regular exercise takes away much of my daily stress, and I sleep well now. (Detailed explanation) Paragraph writing Writing devices

Writing practice Directions: Write a paragraph on the following topic. The topic has an outline you can follow. Paragraph writing Writing devices

Topic: Teenager smoking Effect: It is not uncommon to see teenagers smoking today. Concluding sentence: the causes of teenager smoking can be attributed to peer pressure and their intention to look like adults. Causes: · Peer pressure · Imitating adults Paragraph writing Writing devices

Teenager smoking: It is not uncommon to see teenagers smoking today. (Effect) Some of them smoke because of peer pressure. (Cause 1) When they see some of their friends smoking, they feel the pressure to try it out in order to “fit in” with the crowd. (Detailed explanation) Some other teenagers smoke because they want to imitate adults or appear to be more mature. (Cause 2) Paragraph writing Writing devices

Teenager smoking: Teenagers like to imitate their favorite stars and adults around them. So, parents who smoke may set a bad example for their children. (Detailed explanation) In conclusion, the causes of teenager smoking can be attributed to peer pressure and their intention to look like adults. (Concluding sentence) Paragraph writing Writing devices

More topics: Popularity of e-books Peer pressure in college Paragraph writing Writing devices

Summary Section A

1 新技术的前沿 2 源源不断的信息流 3 增加学生的兴奋感 4 深入思考 5 大学生活的动力 6 脱离现实世界 7 树立榜样，带头 8 自卑感 frontiers of new technology ever-flowing river of information add to student’s sense of excitement sophisticated thinking the fuel of college life take sb. away from the real world outside take the lead inferiority complex Revision of the useful expressions Language points — Functional expressions

Revision of the useful expressions 11 处于竞争劣势 12 脱颖而出 13 狂热 14 熬夜 15 同时 16 随时随地的 17 深受裨益 at a competitive disadvantage stand out fever pitch study late into the night in the meantime anywhere-anytime yield amazing benefits Language points — Useful expressions

Functions & Usages Functions & Usages Sentence Patterns Sentence Patterns 用于形容“某物的转变或 变化”。 用于表达“某些研究、实 验等所发现的结果”。 用于表达“某事或某物的 发展或应用”。 Sth., long a … of …, is being transformed into …, and … A recent study/ research/ experiment found/ discovered/ indicated that … With the widespread application of … With the fast/rapid development of … Revision of the functional patterns Language points — Useful patterns