1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did Ronak use to do?

A．Take summer courses.

B．Give free lessons to kids.

C．Make money out of teaching.

2. What is the main function of Kids Connect?

A．To develop kids’ interest in robotics.

B．To teach kids courses online for free.

C．To organize summer camps for kids.

3. Why will the woman tell Tom about Kids Connect?

A．To inspire him.

B．To help him find work.

C．To encourage him to use it.

2 . In 2018, Yale Professor Laurie Santos introduced a new course, “Psychology and the Good Life,” to address the growing mental health needs of students on campus. It was an immediate success, attracting more than 1,200 undergraduates in the first semester before it was transformed into the most popular online course in Yale’s history.

Now the course is being offered for free to more than 550 low-income high school students across the United States. The students will receive free college credits upon completion. “This is a really challenging time, which means that students need to learn new strategies to protect their mental health,” said Santos. “Our goal is to equip students with scientifically proven strategies for living a more satisfying life, and also create opportunities for low-income students to improve their college readiness.”

According to a statement from Yale, the new program will be offered in more than 40 Title I schools from 17 cities. In addition to having access to Santos’ lectures, students will be supported by both a local teacher at their high school and a Yale teaching fellow. “It is an honor to be involved in this widespread effort to broaden educational opportunities for the diverse students enrolled in this course,” said Zach Silver, one of the teaching fellows for the new course. “I’m thrilled to share my passion for this material with students across the country.”

The original “Psychology and the Good Life” course attracted such a large enrollment of students that it was moved to Woolsey Hall, the largest concert hall on campus. The class has since given rise to both a highly successful online course, “The Science of Well-Being,” available for free on Coursera with over three million enrollments to date, and the hit podcast “The Happiness Lab,” a top 5 Apple podcast with over 30 million downloads.

“Our goal is to give students the tools they need to feel better. But in addition, we can give students a strict Yale educational experience and an opportunity to see that they have what it takes to succeed in college and beyond.” said Santos.

1. Which of the following is the purpose of offering the course?

A．To help Yale students get credits.	B．To teach students how to make a fortune.
C．To help poor students prepare for college.	D．To give students strategies for learning science.

2. What does Silver think of the program?

A．It’s difficult to carry out.	B．It’s educational and significant.
C．It’s impractical and time-consuming.	D．It can arouse students’ passion for psychology.

3. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A．How successful the course is.	B．The future of the new course.
C．How the course has developed.	D．The popularity of online courses.

4 . With the pandemic in full swing, most colleges and universities have transitioned almost all of their classes online. Some students prefer online classes. They love having the flexibility to work from home and to work in the hours they want to work.     1     They find working from home difficult and they learn better from in-person instruction. A number of students fall in between. Whichever you prefer, you can always find ways to do better. Read on for some tips for acting online classes.

Read the syllabus (大纲).

When you need to know something, do not blindly go through your online education portal clicking tabs or go ahead and email your professor. Wait until you have looked through the syllabus for your answers. The syllabus is supposed to be your guide for the entire semester.

    2     It should tell you basically everything that you need to know for the class. Anytime you have a question about your schedule, check the syllabus.

Note the deadlines.

In an online class, it is incredibly easy to let deadlines creep upon you or even pass you by before you even know it. So make sure that you note the deadlines. However you need to do that or find doing that to be most effective, do it. Find writing things down in your planner most effective? Do it. Making reminders on your phone? Do it. Filling it out in your online calendar? Do it.     3    

Ask questions.

While strategy number one told you that you should not immediately email your professor with a question, that was in regards to asking questions that could be answered by the syllabus.

    4     Professors do not actively want their students to fail, so if they can reasonably help you out, they will.

    5     But knowing that and preparing for it is half the battle. Using these tips and strategies will help you navigate the world of online learning and keep your GPA and morale up even when the rest of the events of the world might be bringing you down.

A．Online classes can be tough.

B．It is fun to attend online classes.

C．They think they can save much time and energy.

D．Other students really struggle with online classes.

E．It tells you what you are doing, when, why, and how.

F．You do not want to fail a class because you never turned anything in.

G．However, you shouldn’t be afraid to message your professor with thoughtful questions.

5 . 阅读短文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, online courses are no longer just an option for many students — they     1    (become) a requirement. Many undergraduate and graduate programs are shifting to a fully or partially online format for semester classes     2    (prevent) the spread of the coronavirus among students and staff.

Web-based education had been gaining energy in higher education. Nearly 3.3 million higher education students     3    (register) in distance education programs in fall 2018, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Whether     4     student is just starting a degree program or switching to online learning due to these unprecedented (前所未有的) circumstances, online colleges can provide the flexibility to study from anywhere. Students with family responsibilities or full-time jobs may also be able to work around their own schedules. While online learning may ease health and safety     5    (concern), it has still presented students     6     unique challenges. Those     7     are accustomed to face-to-face learning, and perhaps daily life on a physical campus, will need to adjust to the lack of in-person interaction. All online students,     8    (especial) those balancing additional responsibilities at home, need to practice strong time management and overcome distractions in their environment.

Prospective students     9    (consider) an online degree and current online students should remember student support is typically available at accredited institutions to help     10    (they) adjust to online courses and plan their academic futures in uncertain times.

7 . University educators largely think highly of the wonders of teaching through technology, but skeptics question whether something is lost when professors and lectures rely too heavily on electronic media or when interaction with students takes place remotely — in cyberspace rather than the real space of the classroom. Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht, the Professor of Literature at Stanford University, is one such skeptic. “I think this enthusiastic and sometimes childish and blind pushing toward the more technology the better, the more websites the better teacher, and so forth, is very dangerous — is, indeed, suicidal,” he indicates.

However, Gumbrecht warns that there are few, if any, studies either supporting or rejecting the hypothesis that traditional ways of teaching are superior to teaching via the Internet. He says that he could point only to his “intuition that real classroom presence should be maintained,” and emphasizes the need for educators to examine critically where technology serves a useful pedagogical (教学法的) function and where it does not.

Yet, Gumbrecht allows that, for courses in which knowledge transmission is the sole purpose, electronic media probably can do the job well enough. Indeed, given the 20th century’s knowledge explosion and the increasing costs of higher education, using technology as opposed to real-life teachers for the transmission of information is probably inevitable, he admits. In any case, knowledge transmission should not be the core function of the university, he maintains, noting that universities should be places where people confront open questions, places for “intellectual complexity” and “riskful thinking”.

“We are not about finding or transmitting solutions; we are not about recipes; we are not about making intellectual life easy. Confrontation with complexity is what expands your mind. It is something like intellectual gymnastics. And this is what makes you a suitable member of the society.”

Moreover, discussions in the physical presence of others can lead to the intellectual innovation. “There’s a qualitative change, and you don’t know how it happens. Discussions in the physical presence have the capacity of being the catalyst (催化剂) for such intellectual breakthroughs. The possibility of in-classroom teaching — of letting something happen which cannot happen if you teach by the transmission of information — is a strength.”

1. Which of the following is the best title to this passage?

A．Cyberspace Interaction

B．The Core Function of the University

C．Information Transmission Cannot Help You Survive

D．Electronic Teaching Arouses Uncertainty

2. Which of the following might Professor Gumbercht support?

A．Professors should be keen on teaching technique innovation.

B．Technologies applied to classrooms strengthen creative thinking.

C．Traditional pedagogical function has its place in classroom.

D．The core function of the university is to focus on knowledge transmitting.

3. Cyberspace teaching could replace real-life teachers EXCEPT when ________.

A．transmitting knowledge is the only purpose of the course

B．there’s too much knowledge to put across to the students

C．the cost of college education increases greatly

D．open questions without possible answers are encouraged

4. According to the passage, discussion in the physical presence of others can ________.

A．lead to greatly improved intellectual abilities

B．lead to easier and stronger transmission of information

C．produce certain energy for intellectual breakthroughs

D．produce qualitative change in teacher-students relationships

8 . While regular schools still exist, the virtual classroom plays an important role in today's learning community. Job opportunities for students are expanding rapidly and more people of all ages are becoming aware of online learning that allows them to study at home.     1       The following list discusses some ideal qualities of successful online students.

Be open-minded about sharing life, work, and learning experiences as part of online learning.

Many different people find that the online method requires them to use their experiences and that online learning offers them a place to communicate with each other. This forum for communication removes the visual barriers that stop some students from expressing themselves. In addition, students are given time to reflect on the information before replying.     2    

Be willing to 'speak up' if problems arise.

    3       This means students must be absolutely clear with their comments and requests. If they experience technical difficulties, or problems in understanding something about the course, they MUST speak up; otherwise there is no way anyone can know something is wrong. If one person does not understand something, possibly several others have the same problem. If another student is able to help, she/he probably will. While explaining something to others, students reinforce their own knowledge about the subject.

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Online learning is normally sequential（序列的） and requires commitment on the students' part. Keeping up with the face-to-face class and completing all work on time is vital. Once students get behind, it is almost impossible to catch up. Students need to want to be there and need to want the experience. The instructor may have to communicate with students personally to offer help and remind them of the need to keep up.

Just as many excellent instructors may not be effective online facilitators（诱导者）, not all students have the necessary qualities to perform well online.     5    

A．Keep up with the progress of the course.

B．Online students, however, require unique qualities to be successful.

C．Accept critical thinking and decision making as part of online learning.

D．Remember that instructors cannot see their students in an online course.

E．In this way, students can help to keep the online environment open and friendly.

F．Online courses require students to make decisions based on facts as well as experience.

G．But those who have the qualities discussed above usually make very successful online students.

9 . 随着互联网的发展，许多网络课堂应运而生。假如你是李华，学校拟举办一场英文演讲比赛，现面向全校学生征文，文章的题目是“网络课堂”，请以The online course为题写一篇演讲稿，主要内容如下：
1.简析网络课堂的好处；
2.简析网络课堂的坏处；
3.你认为网络课堂未来的发展前景怎么样。

The online course

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10 . More than ever before, students all over the world are turning to online learning to further their education.     1     In order to help you as an online learner develop better study skills, keep reading to see some of the best study tips.

Practice Good Time Management. Time management is possibly one of the most important and valuable skills for online learners.     2     If you are busy with online studies as well as other commitments, avoid a study session right before an exam. It’s recommended that you plan ahead and be responsible for your own time.

Remove Distractions. This might be a hard step to conquer. From social media to kids playing in the next room, you’re bound to face countless amounts of distractions. The best advice is to try your best to lessen all the distractions and stay focused! Of course, distractions are unique to each individual and may also depend on circumstances.     3    

Build Your Network. Many online courses are developed around the concept of cooperation with professors and educators who encourage students to work together to achieve their end goals. This is why it is important to build as many relationships as possible not only with your peers but with professors too.     4     Don’t be afraid to create a virtual study group either.

Create A Dedicated Study Space.     5     You needn’t recreate a proper university lecture room. Instead set up a study space to which you dedicate (致力） your studies to. Whether it’s in your own home or at the local library, it doesn’t really matter. What is important is that you create a space that is not only quiet but will be effective as well.

A．This tip is actually a whole lot simpler than people think.

B．You need regular access to a computer to take online classes.

C．Engage in as many discussions and group sessions as possible.

D．Ultimately, you will need to find what exactly works best for you.

E．The better you manage your time, the easier it will be to achieve your goals.

F．Make sure that your space is well lit with the right supplies necessary for your study.

G．Despite its huge benefits like added flexibility, this route can be overwhelming for people.