2021-2022学年度第7期总第844期
Into the metaverse (page 7)

Skimming
Read the passage quickly, and answer the two questions.
1. What is the type of writing?
A. Narration
B. Exposition
C. Argumentation
2. What is the main idea of the passage?
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Read for details
Read the passage and answer the questions.
1. Why does the writer begin the paragraph with a question?
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2. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?
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3. Why will the metaverse feel real?
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4. What does Cathy Hackl want to express?
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Analyzing the Structure
Find out the main idea of each part.
Part 1 (Paras 1-2 ): _________________________
Part 2 (Paras 3-4 ): _________________________
Part 3 (Paras 5-7): _________________________
Part 4 (Paras 8-9 ): _________________________

Language Study
Find useful words and expressions in the text and work out their meanings.
1. a video game                 _________________________
2. a shared virtual 3D world        _________________________
3. refer to                     _________________________
4. a science fiction book            _________________________
5. virtual reality                _________________________
6. more than                     _________________________
7. splash around                 _________________________
8. full of places to explore        _________________________
9. be tired of                     _________________________
10. dive to the bottom of the sea    _________________________

Discussion:
With the development of the metaverse, more and more people will get involved in the virtual 3D world. What will happen if it continues to develop? Surf the internet and find more information about it and share your ideas with your classmates.

参考答案
Skimming
1. B
2. The introduction of metaverse and its applications.

Read for details
1. To attract readers’ interest
To introduce the topic
2. The introduction of the metaverse
3. Because the technology can simulate our senses: vision, hearing, touch and even smell.
4. The experiences created by the mataverse are real.

Analyzing the Structure
Part 1 (Paras 1-2 ): The introduction of the metaverse
Part 2 (Paras 3-4 ): The reality of the metaverse
Part 3 (Paras 5-7): The applications the metaverse
Part 4 (Paras 8-9 ): The future of the metaverse

Language Study