新编实用英语教程 PE2-U2-Session2.ppt

Lead in Intensive Study 1. What can people do on the World Wide Web? 2. How many people joined the American Online Inc. in 1995? 4. What are the advantages of email mentioned in this passage. 6. How do you understand the term “digital divide”? It refers to the gap between the people who are rich or well educated and those who are poor or not well educated in getting the access to the Web and sharing the benefits of the Web. 7. Who has contributed a lot to the Internet growth in America according to the passage? America Online Inc. 8. What has improved the speed of the Internet? Broadband links such as digital subscriber lines and cable modems. Complete the outline by filling in the blanks in the table below. Written work Word Study FOR EXAMPLE: for sale: offered to be sold, esp. by a private owner The sign on the house says “To let or for sale”. Do you have any pictures for sale? c.f. on sale: offered to be sold, esp. with a discount Will the new product be on sale next month? Word Study FOR EXAMPLE: merge v. (of business companies) cause to become one 合并, 并入, 结合, 吞没, 融合 ? The two companies merged to become larger and more powerful. They advised their clients to merge with another company. Word Study FOR EXAMPLE: at one’s own convenience: at a time that is most convenient for one I left the blanket outside my room for my landlady to remove at her convenience. We may arrange the meeting at your convenience. Word Study FOR EXAMPLE: have access to: succeed in getting into Students should have easy access to the books in the library. There is no access to the Internet in this newly decorated flat. respective a. belonging to each of those in question