新视界大学英语 Unit 7 Reading across cultures.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * Leading-in Reading comprehension Vocabulary Cultural awareness Discussion Reading across cultures Leading-in Look at the three choices. Tell your partner what you do if you like the music and want to have it. A. Going to a store to buy a CD or a tape. B. Logging on to a website to download  the music. C. Using some other ways such as … Is file-sharing legal? Reading comprehension Read the passage and answer the questions. 1 How difficult is it to share files on the Internet? 2 Why do companies feel threatened by file-sharing? People are obtaining music for free so the companies are not receiving revenue from sales. It is not difficult at all. You simply log on to a file-sharing website, search for the tracks you want and download them for free. Does file-sharing harm CD sales? Reading comprehension They see it as a way of spreading their music and getting it better known. People will then be willing to buy it. 3 Why are some artists in favour of file-sharing? is not clear. The companies fear it, but others see it as a form of advertising which can promote sales. What happens if music companies take file-sharers to court? What do most Americans think about file-sharing? Why does the British music fan think the companies will need a lot of lawyers? Reading comprehension The accused can be fined a lot of money, but the companies receive bad publicity as a result. They think file-sharing is acceptable and should not be illegal. Because there are a lot of people sharing files. Vocabulary for nothing build up log on/in Phrases illegal download 3. percentage 4. invest 5. evident New Words 6. overall 7. concede 8. reputation New Words a. not allowed by the law 不合法的；非法的 例句 翻译 释义 illegal Back 无照驾驶是非法的。 Its illegal to drive without a licence. Words 例句 翻译 向16岁以下的孩子出售香烟是违法的。 It is illegal to sell cigarettes to anyone under 16. 真题 It has been revealed that some government