Unit 3 Internet and LifestyleQuotationsMillions are turning to the Internet to find romance. The pursuit can be fruitful – but chemistry is a tricky thing to transmit.--Brad StoneThe interest in encouraging freedom of expression in a democratic society outweighs any theoretical but unproven benefit of censorship.--John Paul StevensHigh-tech products will continue to be the focus of regulatory efforts because decentralized networks like the Internet give individuals unprecedented power of choice, a sure-fire way to irritate regulators. Consumers everywhere perversely seek out Web sites devoted to sex, gambling, bizarre political commentaries, off-label uses of medications.… Silicon Valley can expect continued pressure to build certain choices out its networks.--Solveig SingletonPre-readingWhen did you first hear about the Internet, and when did you actually access the Internet? What Web sites do you often visit?Have you ever tried shopping at an Internet mall?Should you put restrictions on the possible abusive use of the Internet or not?Internet plays a very important role in modern life.It revolutionized our lives in many ways .Internet is a window on the world for children.Internet is just like a bridge of communicating between people.Shopping online has become a modern part of our life .Save both money and time, and offers more choices for customers.You can enjoy the beauty of nature all over the world at the same time without stepping outside.People all over the world can gathered together through the internet.Too many students ignore study since they are addicted to computer games seriously. Negative effectsNegative effectsThere are so many traps(陷阱 ) that beyond our guard!Negative effectsA great deal of junk information spread through the Internet, which disturb our life terribly. Negative effectsPeople who spent more time on the Internet spent less time socializing with friends.Negative effectsPeople spend so much time surfing the internet at the cost of their health. SummaryGenerally speaking, Internet is aDouble - edged sword. If we know what we need clearly and how to takeadvantages of internet responsibly.I am sure it will affect our modern life in a positive way and make our life more wonderful andReading oneCheck your comprehension A1.c2.d3.d4.b5.acheck your comprehension B1. It would take months or years to 100 people you find interesting, but on the Internet, you can view 100 profiles in an hour. After reading the profiles, you can decide who you want to correspond with, and have more chances of meeting your "Mr./Ms. Right."2. Online dating sites allow you to search for people with specific qualities, interests or backgrounds. And by reading what subscribers write about themselves, you can know straight away whether their interests or goals match yours.3. Psychologists say "niche" sites are practical because if you have specific requirements, there's a greater chance of your finding the perfect person through these sites as they cater to specific tastes.4. Some ways to get acquainted include exchanging photos, messages, and even videos through e-mail, chat rooms, and personal websites.5. There's a stereotype attached to online dating: some people think that this form of dating is for losers, and some others feel embarrassed to advertise for a partner online.check you vocabulary A1. potential2. profile3. niche4. odds5. thorough6. undeniable7. chemistry8. had investedcheck your vocabulary B1. run into2. fix up3. correspond4. screen out6. cater toReading two Cry for Help on the InternetAsthma is a common chronic disease worldwide and affects approximately 24 million persons in the United States. It is the most common chronic disease in childhood, affecting an estimated 7 million children. The pathophysiology of asthma is complex and involves airway inflammation, intermittent airflow obstruction, and bronchial hyper responsiveness.哮喘是一种常见的慢性疾病,影响全世界大约有2400万人口在美国。
