1 . MOOC, an open online course, aims at providing interactive discussion and open access via the web. In addition to
MOOCs
There is a lot of
| A．appealing | B．remote | C．traditional | D．random |
| A．canteen | B．community | C．dormitory | D．gallery |
| A．initially | B．frequently | C．recently | D．last |
| A．put up | B．come up | C．show up | D．signed up |
| A．shaking | B．revealing | C．envying | D．encouraging |
| A．increase | B．decline | C．roll | D．bounce |
| A．confirmed | B．ensured | C．imagined | D．sought |
| A．flexible | B．disturbing | C．annoying | D．impressive |
| A．particular | B．poor | C．inspired | D．fortunate |
| A．excitement | B．caution | C．curiosity | D．carefulness |
| A．significance | B．recording | C．registration | D．restriction |
| A．off | B．out | C．alone | D．behind |
| A．wisdom | B．outline | C．model | D．philosophy |
| A．comedians | B．professors | C．principals | D．psychologist |
| A．Therefore | B．Somewhat | C．Besides | D．After all |
| A．blank | B．full | C．attentive | D．core |
| A．disagree | B．dislike | C．criticize | D．admire |
| A．experts | B．critics | C．witnesses | D．authorities |
| A．lack | B．contain | C．develop | D．integrate |
| A．plain | B．noble | C．famous | D．autonomous |
2 . Most of us associate learning with younger people — kids in school and college or recent graduates early in their careers. But at Udemy, an open university
She reaches countless people with her online courses and exposes them to what they can
Most of Anneke’s students start out thinking they’re not creative and can’t
She encourages people of all ages,
As an older woman,
| A．supporting | B．selling | C．offering | D．developing |
| A．admits | B．shows | C．needs | D．understands |
| A．condition | B．purpose | C．method | D．experience |
| A．combining | B．mixing | C．sharing | D．connecting |
| A．accomplish | B．observe | C．send | D．decorate |
| A．motivation | B．influence | C．effort | D．request |
| A．goals | B．topics | C．opinions | D．tools |
| A．effective | B．obvious | C．professional | D．typical |
| A．imagine | B．draw | C．write | D．play |
| A．concern | B．anxiety | C．desire | D．fear |
| A．doing | B．discussing | C．remembering | D．arranging |
| A．worry about | B．get over | C．focus on | D．hold up |
| A．children | B．colleagues | C．students | D．friends |
| A．proud | B．careful | C．ashamed | D．afraid |
| A．examining | B．describing | C．buying | D．creating |
| A．absolutely | B．eventually | C．especially | D．fortunately |
| A．curiosity | B．humor | C．generosity | D．responsibility |
| A．villagers | B．classmates | C．relatives | D．grandkids |
| A．performing | B．teaching | C．singing | D．dancing |
| A．tasks | B．lives | C．dreams | D．thanks |
3 . Online learning is now becoming very popular around the world. As we know, it allows people to learn at home and people can learn the courses from anywhere in the world. Anyone who wants to learn something can enroll (注册) into a good school offering online courses and complete their education. Besides being convenient, there is no age limit; one can take a course anytime and at any point in their career.
Online learning also means that people have more time for their own life while continuing their education. They are able to learn when it’s convenient for them, and in many cases the courses can be completed in less time than at a traditional school. People can go to work during the day and finish their homework at night. Parents can spend time with their children and then complete online classes when their children are at school or asleep. Since people don’t have to take part in any classroom activities, it does not do any harm to their lives. They can work and learn at any time of the day and at their own speed.
Many people find that online courses are less expensive than traditional ones. Classroom teaching is usually expensive and not suitable for a lot of people. Through online learning, one can save a lot. People don’t have to spend more money on traveling, staying in hotels or eating in restaurants. Online courses are a good choice for those who are short of money but want to learn something and improve themselves. According to the U.S. Department of Education, students learning online have not only saved a lot of money but also performed better than those learning in traditional schools.
Of course, online learning requires a regimented lifestyle and the ability to learn on one’s own. For people who are not strict with themselves, online learning can be a real challenge. For busy people who take online classes, time management can be a challenge. They have to decide for themselves when to work on class tasks and how long they will need in order to finish the work. So, people must think about all of these things before making a choice.
1. In the author’s opinion, online learning ________.| A．is easy to get for anyone | B．should be made fun |
| C．is a good choice for anyone | D．may disappear in the near future |
| A．how to find time to learn | B．the future of online learning |
| C．how to make use of online learning | D．the problems of online learning |
| A．Online learning is going to replace traditional schools. |
| B．People can learn more quickly through online learning. |
| C．Online learning has both advantages and disadvantages. |
| D．More and more people are now choosing to learn online. |
4 . The best online language classes for kids
We’ve researched the best language classes for kids and provide a list of them below.
Preply
Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Korean, Arabic, Chinese
Ages: No age limit
Preply is an online platform that connects children to over 140,000 tutors (私人教师) for 1-on-1 language classes. Because Preply tutors set their own prices, you can find someone to fit you with hourly rates starting from just $10.
Bilingual Bebe
Languages: English, French, Chinese and Spanish
Ages: 3-12 years old
Bilingual Bebe offers small group online language classes for kids. The instructors use various methods to attract students: playing games, singing songs, reading books and socializing with classmates. All classes are 45 minutes long, and pricing ranges from a monthly subscription of 1 class per week for $149 to5 classes a week for $745.
Language Workshop for Children
Languages: French, Italian and Spanish
Ages: 2+
The Language Workshop for Children provides 1-on-1 private language lessons to students either online or in person. For private lessons, parents can buy a set of 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60-minute classes. Tutoring ranges from $110 to $125 an hour.
Duolingo
Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Korean, Chinese, Russian
Ages: 3+
Duolingo is a free app for language learning. It offers a wide variety of language courses broken down into bite-sized lessons focused on reading, listening, and vocabulary.
1. Which class is fit for a two-year-old child to learn Chinese?| A．Preply. | B．Duolingo. |
| C．Bilingual Bebe. | D．Language Workshop for Children. |
| A．Learn Italian. | B．Make friends. |
| C．Choose tutors. | D．Take private lessons. |
| A．It is free of charge. | B．It has course packages. |
| C．It offers offline teaching. | D．It is only conducted online. |
5 . 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(监督) 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 professors 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（助学金） 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. |
| A．It is convenient. | B．It can better meet school policies. |
| C．It costs less to study. | D．It can improve students’ communication skills. |
| A．Achieve. | B．Apply. | C．Change. | D．Control. |
6 . Taking online classes is becoming increasingly popular, but students have different opinions about it.
Zhou Lan: I love taking online courses. They give me a lot more choices and freedom. We can choose to learn whatever we want. Also, online classes enable us to study whenever and wherever we want, which is very convenient. |
Liu Bing: I don’t think taking online classes is a good way to study. There are many temptations (诱惑) on the Internet. Students can’t focus on their courses. The whole learning process is not as organized as it is in the classroom. |
Wu Wei: Online classrooms are beneficial. We might feel more concentrated on learning when we are alone in front of a computer with no one to bother us. In addition, taking courses online also means we can have more time to use a computer, which is a good way to practice our computer skills. |
Liao Siying: I think the idea of taking online courses is crazy. It can increase our exposure (接触) to computers and the radiation (辐射) from them could do harm to the human body, especially our eyes. Also, sitting in front of a computer for a long time without exercising can be harmful to our health. |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．students can take online courses freely |
| B．she feels it cheap to take online courses |
| C．it helps improve students’ computer skills |
| D．students can feel more concentrated on learning |
| A．can be useful in many ways |
| B．is good for our eyes |
| C．will make students go crazy |
| D．is harmful to students’ health |
| A．Ways of studying on the Internet. |
| B．Suggestions for taking online courses. |
| C．Opinions on taking online courses. |
| D．Ideas on becoming organized learners. |
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8 . Auckland University Online Education — What to Expect
Most Auckland University (AU) online programs are 100 percent online so that students do not come to the school campus. Instead, AU has designed a media-rich, easy-to-use learning environment through a Learning Management System (LMS).
· Discipline (纪律)
With disciplined work habits, you are likely to succeed as an online student. It is up to you to log on to your course and meet your own deadlines.
· Time Management
In order to earn competitive grades, plan on spending a minimum of 20 — 25 hours a week on each course. AU courses operate on a seven-week schedule, with start dates in January, March, May, July, September and November. Students are able to complete two courses per semester by taking one seven-week course at a time.
· Professional Connections
Many of the AU faculty (教员) who teach online have connections to industry, so the online learning environment ensures access to diverse expertise and practice. It includes an extensive network of professionals in a variety of industries.
“I work as an IT manager. And right from the very beginning, every class I took was relevant to what I was doing at work. The wide range of courses gave me a strong foundation for my career development.”
— Jim Heilman, Computer Information Systems graduate
· Technology
It goes without saying that technology plays a vital role in online learning. You will need a high-speed Internet connection and basic computer skills. For specifics, please click here to visit our Technology page.
1. How long does it take to complete one course?| A．Seven weeks. | B．One semester. |
| C．Several months. | D．At least 20 — 25 hours. |
| A．To recognize an excellent graduate. |
| B．To set a good example to other learners. |
| C．To prove benefits of professional connections. |
| D．To show effective methods of online learning. |
| A．A course brochure. | B．A college website. |
| C．An academic magazine. | D．An online advertisement. |
9 . Online classes began to be popularized just a few decades ago. They are advertised as a way for adults to finish their education and students to learn the material at their own pace—it is far more suitable for people with busy schedules.
But after being enrolled in an online course last fall semester, I came to realize online classes were merely a means to fulfil course requirements.
First of all, students lack the desire to learn, and they simply complete their assignments to receive credit for a passing grade rather than genuinely engage with the course material.
As online courses tend to have more than 100 students, most of the assignments are short and simple. They are not designed for students to interact with the material in depth but designed to be graded easily to accommodate such a large number of students.
Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of taking an online class is the absence of face-to-face interaction between the teacher and their students. Live sessions are infrequent and are often scheduled during the middle of the day when students have to attend other classes or work. The office hours of the professor may also be during inconvenient times for many students as well. Most interaction with the professor has to be through email which is often impersonal. It is nearly impossible for students to build a relationship with their professor.
There is also little interaction among students. It can be harder for students to create study groups and form relationships with their peers.
Online classes also require either a computer or laptop and a reliable Internet connection. Not all students have access to these types of resources, whether it is for financial or other reasons, and some students can be put at a disadvantage. Offering online classes certainly helps students who would otherwise not be able to attend classroom sessions. However, they fail to provide a true education with an emphasis on convenience rather than critical thinking. We need restructure online classes in which students can have a learning experience that will actually provide quality education.
1. What can we infer about students enrolled in online classes?| A．They are unmotivated to learn, |
| B．They can access course materials easily. |
| C．They rarely fulfil the course requirements. |
| D．They can learn at their own pace. |
| A．They are meant to facilitate interaction. |
| B．They are made convenient to mark. |
| C．They are given to accommodate students` needs. |
| D．They are based on easily accessible material. |
| A．They make professors’ offices much less accessible. |
| B．They are frequently scheduled at irregular times. |
| C．They provide little chance for students to build relationships with each other. |
| D．They tend to increase professors’ burden of replying students’ emails. |
| A．Teachers will worry about poor Internet connections. |
| B．Most students may get critical thinking skills from it. |
| C．Schools with limited resources will be at a disadvantage. |
| D．Some students may have difficulty attending them. |
10 . Online courses offer people abundant opportunities to learn. Try some of the Harvard online courses about humanities.
The Path to Happiness
From Confucianism to Daoism, the philosophies developed over two thousand years ago are among the most powerful in human history. This course brings voices from the past into modern contexts to explore the path to a good life today.
Duration: June 16, 2021—June 14, 2022
Fees: Free of charge
Pace: Self-paced
Difficulty: Introductory
Introduction to the Ancient Greek World
This course is about ancient Greece with its unique places, ways of life and historical changes. We survey the most important social institutions and cultural traditions. We also study everyday features such as food and dress.
Duration: June 21—August 6, 2021
Fees: $3400
Pace: Instructor-led
Difficulty: Introductory
Biotechnology and the Human Good
Biotechnology offers exciting and promising prospects for healing the sick and relieving the suffering. In this course we consider possible functions beyond common treatments like making people look younger, perform better and become perfect.
Duration: June 21—August 6, 2021
Fees: $ 3400
Pace: Instructor-led
Difficulty: Intermediate
Superheroes and Power
What makes superheroes popular? How can they help us think about super powers? In this course, we explore those questions in Marvel and DC favorites (especially the X-Men) as well as independent comics novels.
Duration: June 22 —August 6, 2021
Fees: $ 3400
Pace: Instructor-led
Difficulty: Intermediate
1. Which course can you take if you are free in Oct. 2021?| A．The Path to Happiness | B．Introduction to the Ancient Greek World |
| C．Biotechnology and the Human Good | D．Superheroes and Power |
| A．Powers of superheroes. | B．More uses of biotech. |
| C．Ways to increase happiness. | D．Clinical practices of biotech. |
| A．They are of the same level. | B．They are free of charge. |
| C．They belong to the same subject. | D．They are instructor-led. |
