1、UNIT 4 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.enable better communication/enables people to communicate better能促進更好地溝通/使人們能夠更好地溝通(教材p.6)【詞匯精講】句中的enable為able的動詞形式,意為“使可能,使發生;使能夠”。I like reading news on my phone.Do you have any recommendation?我喜歡在手機上看新聞。你有什么建議嗎?(教材p.99)I use different avatars in different games and t

2、his is really cool because they let me explore different personalities.我在不同的游戲中使用不同的虛擬形象,這很酷,因為它們讓我探究不同的個性。(教材p.99)So I downloaded an app called “Alarm Clock”.所以我下載了一個叫作“鬧鐘”的應用程序。(教材p.99)Yet,very few people knew that future avatars would have such a wide variety of forms and uses.然而,很少有人知道未來的虛擬形象會有這

3、樣廣泛的形式和用處。(教材p.9)In most web chats,people choose an avatar from a selection of ready-made images,or create their own images.在大多數網絡聊天中,人們從現成的形象中選擇一個虛擬形象或者創造自己的形象。(教材p.9)The use of avatars has also caused a few concerns.虛擬形象的使用也引起了一些擔憂。(教材p.9)The use of several avatars can also be a risk,as people can

4、 use avatars to cheat others online.使用幾個虛擬形象也有風險,因為人們可以利用它們在網上行騙。(教材p.9)However,other users view avatars in a more positive light.然而,其他用戶則以更積極的角度看待虛擬形象。(教材p.9)These digital identities,known as avatars,are a key part of how people use the Internet to communicate and express themselves.這些數字身份被稱為虛擬替身,是

5、人們使用互聯網交流和表達自己的重要部分。(教材p.8)They also ensure that students can all enjoy the same learning materials,even when theyre not sitting in the same classroom together!它們能夠保證,即使學生不坐在同一個教室里也能享受到同樣的學習材料。 (教材p.100)The last step is to press the “Finish” button.最后一步是按“結束”按鈕。(教材p.100)Can you do me a favour and fi

6、nd out whats going on?你能幫我個忙,弄清楚發生了什么事情嗎?(教材p.101)Would you like me to confirm my account details?你能確認一下我的賬戶細節嗎?(教材p.101)Well,according to my records,Ms Smith,your order was delivered last week.好了,根據我的記錄,史密斯夫人,你的訂單上周已經送出。(教材p.101).Do you think the Internet helps or harms friendships?你認為網絡促進友誼還是傷害友誼?

7、(教材p.14)While the Internet can bring people closer together,it can also harm friendships.互聯網可以拉近人們的距離,但也會傷害友誼。 (教材p.15)I dentify one sentence for each argument that states this general idea.為每一個論點確定一個陳述這一基本觀點的句子。(教材p.14)【詞匯精講】在本句中,argument意為“論點”,argument還可以表示“論據;爭吵,爭辯”的意思。Firstly,talking online is n

8、o replacement for face-to-face contact images really cannot replace a real-life smile or hug.首先,網上聊天不能取代面對面交流;圖像真的無法取代現實生活中的微笑或擁抱。(教材p.15)According to a parenting expert,Denise Daniels,communicating through a screen makes it more difficult for children to concentrate or show kindness to others.據育兒專家

9、丹尼斯丹尼爾斯說,通過屏幕交流使孩子們更難集中注意力或對他人表示友好。(教材p.15).though we know that the number of “likes” or followers cannot compare to having long-term and rewarding friendships.盡管我們知道“喜歡”或追隨者的數量無法與擁有長期而有益的友誼相比。(教材p.15)In addition,a lot of the content posted on social media is shallow or trivial.此外,在社交媒體上發布的很多內容都是淺薄的

10、或是沒什么價值的。(教材p.15)In my opinion,friends should focus more on face-to-face communication,and less on online communication.在我看來,朋友們應該更多地關注面對面的交流,而不是在線交流。(教材p.15)Traditional ways of communicating,like letters and phone calls,can be limiting and take time.像信件和電話這樣的傳統的溝通方式可能會受到限制,并且需要時間。(教材p.16)According

11、to a parenting expert,Denise Daniels,communicating through a screen makes it more difficult for children to concentrate or show kindness to others.據育兒專家丹尼斯丹尼爾斯說,通過屏幕交流使孩子們更難集中精力或對他人表示友好。(教材p.15)It is these skills that enable us to develop lifelong friendships.正是這些技能使我們能夠發展終生的友誼。(教材p.15)You can stay in touch with friends no matter where you are or what you are doing.你可以和朋友保持聯系,不管你