I.

Pre-reading
Have a look at this cartoon. On the right, Chuck (the bunny); on the left, Beans (the dog). Answer
the following questions:
1.What does Chuck need to do?
Why?
2.Whats Reddit? Digg?
3.Name two things that are seriously
affecting Chucks life.
4.What is Chuck going to do to solve
this problem?
5.How long did Chucks desire to
solve his problem last?

Make it personal:
Do you know any one like Chuck?
Vocabulary:
Attention span: perodo de
concentracion
Crap: no servir para nada
Detox: desintoxicarse
Huge: enorme

II. READING
Read the following text

Internet Addiction
The Internet has revolutionized how we communicate, learn, and work. With so much information
available, how much is too much Internet use? When you feel more comfortable with your online friends
than your real ones, or you cant stop yourself from playing games, gambling, or compulsively surfing, then
you may be using the Internet too much. Learn about the signs and symptoms of Internet addiction and
how you can get balance back in your online life.
What is Internet addiction or computer addiction?
Internet use has exploded in recent years, providing a constant, ever-changing source of information and
entertainment. News headlines are updated by the minute, not just daily. You can connect with literally
hundreds of people on social networking sites like MySpace, Facebook, or Twitter. Email, online chat and
message boards allow for both public and anonymous communication about almost any topic imaginable,
down to the smallest detail. We all enjoy the benefits of the Internet, and for many it is an indispensable
tool for work as well. So how much is too much Internet usage?
The concept of compulsive Internet use is relatively new and is not yet formally recognized as a
psychological disorder, although research is underway in this area. However, there is increasing evidence
that for some people, compulsive Internet use interferes with daily life, work and relationships.
Before we understand the text in detail, do the dollowing:
1.
2.
3.

How many paragrapghs are there?

Identify and count sentences for each paragraph using a slash (/)
Can you identify main verbs and their subjects?

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READING ACTIVITIES
1. Write all the words and phrases related to Internet from the text.

2. Write all the words and phrases related to addiction from the text.

3. Read the text again. Now write two questions in Spanish. Be ready to ask these questions to a
classmate.
1. _________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________
4. Answer these questions in Spanish.
A. According to the text , what has Internet done?
B. In the first paragraph, the author mentions 2 signs of Internet addiction. Which are they?
C. What does the author say about:
News headlines?

MySpace, Facebook, or
Twitter?

Email, online chat and message

boards?

D. Comple the following defintion in Spanish:

El concepto del uso compulsivo de la Internet es _____________ y an no ha sido __________

como ________________________.
E. According to the text, how does Internet affect people?
F. What does the following word refer to:
it (Paragraph 2): _____________________________________________________________________
5. Nominal groups
Translate into Spanish the underlined nominal groups from the text.

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