1 . MOOC, an open online course, aims at providing interactive discussion and open access via the web. In addition to _________ course materials such as videos, readings, and problem sets, MOOC provide interactive user forums that help build a _________ for the students, professors, and teaching assistants.

MOOCs _________ made waves in the fall of 2011, when Professor Sebastian Thrun from Stanford University opened his graduate-level artificial intelligence course up to any student anywhere, and 160,000 students in more than 190 countries _________. This new kind of online classes is _________ the higher education world in many ways. Since the courses can be taken by hundreds of thousands of students at the same time, the number of universities might _________ greatly. Professor Thrun has even _________ a future in which there will only need to be 10 universities in the world. Perhaps the most _________ thing about MOOCs, many of which are being taught by professors at prestigious (声誉高的) universities, is that they’re free. This is certainly good news for _________ students.

There is a lot of __________ and fear about MOOCs. While some say free online courses are a great way to increase the __________ of minority students, others have said they will leave many students __________. Some critics have said that MOOCs encourage an unrealistic universal __________ of higher education and that there is no replacement for true dialogues between __________and their students. __________, a brain is not a computer. We are not __________ hard drives waiting to be filled with data. People learn from people they __________ and remember the things that arouse emotion. Some __________ worry that online students will miss out on the social aspects of college. In other words, MOOCs __________social interaction among students and professors even if they are offered by professors from __________ universities.

1.

A．appealing

B．remote

C．traditional

D．random

2.

A．canteen

B．community

C．dormitory

D．gallery

3.

A．initially

B．frequently

C．recently

D．last

4.

A．put up

B．come up

C．show up

D．signed up

5.

A．shaking

B．revealing

C．envying

D．encouraging

6.

A．increase

B．decline

C．roll

D．bounce

7.

A．confirmed

B．ensured

C．imagined

D．sought

8.

A．flexible

B．disturbing

C．annoying

D．impressive

9.

A．particular

B．poor

C．inspired

D．fortunate

10.

A．excitement

B．caution

C．curiosity

D．carefulness

11.

A．significance

B．recording

C．registration

D．restriction

12.

A．off

B．out

C．alone

D．behind

13.

A．wisdom

B．outline

C．model

D．philosophy

14.

A．comedians

B．professors

C．principals

D．psychologist

15.

A．Therefore

B．Somewhat

C．Besides

D．After all

16.

A．blank

B．full

C．attentive

D．core

17.

A．disagree

B．dislike

C．criticize

D．admire

18.

A．experts

B．critics

C．witnesses

D．authorities

19.

A．lack

B．contain

C．develop

D．integrate

20.

A．plain

B．noble

C．famous

D．autonomous

3 . Education officials and industry experts are debating the future of online learning. The discussion is important because hundreds of universities in the United States have recently moved classes online because of the spread of COVID-19.

For Asha Choksi, the rise of Internet-based or online study programs has led to major improvements in higher education. “It’s actually given a lot more power to students in terms of how, when and where they learn,” the head of research for Pearson Education said.

Classes meet online through video conferencing. In this way, students are able to communicate with each other and their professors even when they are far away from school. However, recent research suggests the majority of college students and professors prefer in-person instruction, because they are concerned that companies supervising online learning programs are not clear about the policies they have with the schools they serve.

“Students see in-class lectures as opportunities to engage with instructors, peers, and content.” the researchers wrote. In-person learning is especially important in fields like healthcare and teaching. Online education can never really take its place, said Stephanie Hall, a fellow with the independent policy research group The Century Foundation. “Students need to experience...what they’re learning about, reading about or hearing about in the classroom. And I don’t know yet the degree to which technology can facilitate that.”

“When schools make agreements with online program managers to run their online programs, they often do not make important information available to students,” Hall said. This includes how much control the company has over the design of the program or whether the faculty leading the classes was involved in their design. In addition, many colleges and universities advertise online programs as a low cost opportunity for students. But in some cases, students attending in-person classes get financial aid and online students do not.

1. What does Choksi think of the online study programs?

A．They promote the development of technology.

B．They reform the country’s education system.

C．They provide advanced scientific knowledge.

D．They offer students more choices in study.

2. According to most college students and professors, what’s the advantage of in-person learning?

A．It is convenient.	B．It costs less to study.
C．It can better meet school policies.	D．It can improve students’ communication skills.

3. What does the underlined word “facilitate” probably mean in paragraph 4?

A．Achieve.

B．Apply.

C．Change.

D．Control.

4. What’s the author’s attitude towards the research results?

A．Negative.

B．Skeptical.

C．Supportive.

D．Objective.

4 . Directions: Write an English composition in I20-l50 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
由于新冠肺炎疫情的发生，国外学生也开始使用钉钉（DingTalk）软件进行在线学习，目前你的国外朋友Tom询问你如何使用其进行在线学习你学校开设的汉语课程。现在你给他回信，告诉他使用的方法及在线汉语课程的特色。
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5 . 阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，完成对该问题的回答。

Exercise plays a very important role in a healthy lifestyle. But you may not have time or money to go to a gym on a regular basis. The good news is that today’s technology lets you access fitness classes from the comfort of your home.

A quick Internet search will turn up thousands of online fitness classes. These classes let you listen to instructions and watch trainers demonstrate how to do exercises. You can watch videos on your phone, computer or tablet and do the exercises right where you are. All you need is an Internet connection and a space large enough to move around in.

Online fitness classes take a wide variety of forms. Some focus on stretches and slow movements. Other classes involve fast aerobic activity, while others build muscle strength. Some require equipment such as weights, but others use only your body. This means that you can choose the class you like. And you can try a different one whenever you like.

Some virtual fitness classes require a membership fee, but some are completely free. Anyone can post a fitness video on the Internet. Not everyone knows what they are doing. So it is important to think about who is teaching the class. Try to find trainers who are certified by an organization with a good reputation.

I tried some virtual fitness classes several years ago. The reason was simple: convenience. I could do a fitness class at any time of day. I didn’t need to travel to a gym and back, which saved me a lot of time. But being able to work out any time meant I kept putting it off. I’d do everything else first and then the day would be over. I’d never actually get around to exercising. Having to exercise at a definite time means I have to put it on my schedule. So for me, scheduled classes such as those at a gym are helpful.

1. What do people need to have virtual fitness classes?
2. What is the author’s suggestion about choosing an instructor while having virtual fitness classes?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
·The author thinks virtual fitness classes are of great convenience and save a lot of time, so he takes virtual fitness classes on a regular basis.
4. Do you think virtual fitness classes will become a trend for young people? Why or why not? (In about 40 words)

6 . Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

随着上海的新冠病毒疫情形势的日趋严峻，线上学习模式暂时还将延续，请结合你的实际居家学习和生活，谈谈你在居家线上学习生活中的得与失。

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7 . You won't have any excuse to skip class anymore. French startup Open Classrooms is offering the first state-recognized bachelor degree in France that uses only MOOCs(massive open online courses). The startup partnered with IESA Multimedia to create this program.

There are three learning paths in engineering, design and marketing. Students will have to complete all the courses and required projects in order to get their degree.    1    IESA is already working on 40 different MOOCS for this program.

On average, it will take a year of hard work in order to complete all the classes. As always, it's hard to keep going when you sign up for a MOOC.    2    

This kind of degree has many key advantages. For IESA, it gives the school more students. IESA is a private school, and its end goal is to make as much money as possible. So with these new Mooc students, IESA will be able to get more money per teacher on average.

    3    The startup already offers a course for e20 per month, but you need to pay E300 per month for the Premium Plus offering to use the state-recognized program. it's unclear how much Open Classrooms will keep, but it should be more than €20 per month.

For students, it's a cheaper way to get a degree. Maybe you can't afford to study for three years at IESA and pay €6,950 per year.    4    Sure, it's probably a less enjoyable experience than going to your school and spending time with other students and teachers, but it makes sense for some students.

It's an interesting new direction for Open Classrooms, and I can't wait to see whether other schools will start working with the startup to provide online courses. It will be interesting to see whether the first students are satisfied with this kind of degree as well.

A．For OpenClassrooms, the company will certainly make profits as a technology provider.

B．And it can explain why more and more people tend to apply for online courses.

C．It's the exact same degree that you would get at IESA, except that you won't see any teachers.

D．That’s why every week, you will get to video chat with a teacher.

E．For Open Classrooms, the company will surely enjoy a reputation for its technology.

F．Open Classrooms lets you work and study at the same time, and pay a lot less.

9 . Online education has grown fast over the past ten years. The explosion of technology has made teaching outside the traditional classroom possible for teachers and has provided learners with easy access to course materials. Its attractiveness, benefits, and challenges are addressed.

In April, 2005, I was approached by a student who was interested in our doctoral program. However, the first question out of her mouth was, “Do you offer any online courses?” Later that day, as I was reading the conference program guide trying for interesting presentations, I noticed many workshops on web-based learning and online education. I later attended two of those workshops and met several professors from different universities who had either taught online courses for quite some time or who were discovering the best practice for teaching online. These experiences helped me realize at least to some extent the degree of growth in online education.

My responsibilities for the term included gaining more understanding of online education. Consequently, I made several attempts to enrich my knowledge of distance learning and online teaching. I consulted with my colleagues who were teaching online courses. This helped me recognize the importance of getting materials prepared even before the start of a term. I also learned that online courses may consume more time than regular classroom teaching. And I attended several workshops regarding online education and established a network with those who were involved in online programs at other universities. I will consider these people as my consultants as I begin to design my own online course. Also, I conducted a brief survey with 15 students and two faculty members who had taken or taught an online course before to understand their experience. Eventually I completed a literature review which gave me the foundation and the background of understanding the need for online education.

1. What benefits the development of online education?

A．Teachers’ good teaching ability.	B．Lack of traditional classrooms.
C．Learners’ access to free courses.	D．The rapid advance of technology.

2. Why did the author take a student for example?

A．To show students’ love for the doctoral program.

B．To persuade learners of traditional education.

C．To explain the growing trend of online education.

D．To predict the future of the teaching career.

3. What caused the author to know more about online education?

A．The appetite for knowledge.	B．The professional responsibilities.
C．The requirement of research.	D．The colleagues’ encouragement.

4. What is the author’s attitude to online education?

A．Carefree.

B．Doubtful.

C．Supportive.

D．Unwilling.

10 . 假如你是李华，在新冠肺炎(COVID-19)疫情期间，你的美国笔友Tom也在家上网课。他想了解你上网课的体会，请你给他写一封电子邮件，说明你的感受与想法。
要点：
1.网课对你的帮助；
2.网课的缺陷；
3.你的建议。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当发挥，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：online class网课；additionally另外；self-control自我控制；interaction互动
Dear Tom,

How are things going with you?

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Yours,

Li Hua