1 . 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.

1. How many students support online learning?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

2. Zhou Lan thinks that taking online courses is convenient because         .

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

3. According to Liao Siying, taking online courses        .

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

4. What is the passage mainly talk about?

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.

2 . 假如你是李华，疫情期间你的同学Tom给你写信寻求帮助。信中表达：他长时间上网课身体疲惫，居家学习心情不佳，还经常和父母争吵。请根据下列要点给他回信：
1.安慰Tom；
2.提出你的解决方法和建议；
注意：1.词数100左右，开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,

I have received your letter and

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Yours,

Li Hua

3 . 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.

2. What is the purpose of mentioning Jim Heilman?

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.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A course brochure.	B．A college website.
C．An academic magazine.	D．An online advertisement.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China     1     (launch) a national cloud learning platform since Feb.3 and started broadcasting primary school classes     2     (ensure) the country’s 180 million students can still keep learning even though schools are closed, according to state-run news agency Xinhua. A new school semester,     3    (schedule) to start today, has been postponed indefinitely (无限期地) as part of     4     (measure) to fight the coronavirus. China authorities have encouraged people to stay at home to help reduce     5     (it) spread.

The approach differs by age. Primary school classes are being broadcast on one of China’s state TV channels. Junior and senior high school students in China can use an online learning platform     6     there are 169 lessons covering 12 subjects for the first week, based on the national curriculum. Teachers will keep     7     (update) the platform with new materials as needed.

The government has enlisted the China’s three     8     (big) telecoms operators—China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom—plus tech companies like Huawei, Baidu and Alibaba to back up the platform with 90 terabytes of bandwidth and 7,000 servers,     9     (make) sure up to 50 million students can use it simultaneously(同时地), according to state broadcaster CCTV News. About 600,000 teachers have also been using a livestreaming service called Dingtalk, built by Alibaba, to conduct online classes, the company said, although it has     10     (obvious) not gone down so well with many students.

5 . Welcome to the Electronic Village to explore new ways of language teaching and learning.

Electronic Village Program (Thursday, June 18, 2015)

Nearpod

◇   9:00 am to 10:00 am

◇   Room 501

Nearpod is a software program that creates a rich context for students to learn vocabulary. The presenter will show how to use it.

TEO

◇   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

◇   Room 502

Our students come from different backgrounds but have the same desire to learn on-line. The presenter will use examples from his first on-line class to explain how any teacher can begin teaching on-line with TEO.

Kahoot

◇   10:30 am to 11:00 am

◇   Room 601

Kahoot software can be used to create grammar tests which can be graded on a network. It can provide students with instant feedback(反馈), including reports about their strengths and weaknesses.

Prezi

◇   3:00 pm to 4:20 pm

◇   Room 602

Uses of Prezi in listening and speaking courses draw students’ attention to speaking more fluently. The presenter will show how students can use Prezi to confidently present on all kinds of topics, including introducing family, friends, and hobbies.

1. What can Nearpod be used to do?

A．Offer grammar tests.	B．Teach listening on-line.
C．Help vocabulary learning.	D．Gain fluency in speaking.

2. If you want to improve your speaking skills, where can you go?

A．Room 501.

B．Room 502.

C．Room 601.

D．Room 602.

3. Which of the following can test your grammar learning?

A．Nearpod.

B．Kahoot.

C．TEO.

D．Prezi.

7 . 阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

Nowadays, going to a higher education institution is not the only option one has. The Internet-the place where it is possible to find anything--has become a perfect solution for those who want to learn something new, but have no possibility or desire to go to college. Although online education may not seem to be large enough compared to the traditional one, it possesses a number of solid advantages you should consider.

First of all, online education means comfort. Studying in a college or university often equates to moving to a different city, handing over loads of money, living on campus, and having to go out no matter how horrible the weather outside is Studying online, you get yourself rid of all these disadvantages. Regardless of whether you are at home, on vacation, or having a lunch break in the office, all you need to learn something new is your laptop and an Internet connection.

Secondly, online education is much more affordable than the traditional one. For example, on Udemy, you can find all kinds of educational programs whose prices often stay in the range of $180-200. Coursera, along with regular paid courses, also offers a variety of free educational materials available for everyone. Of course, not all of the online degrees offer cheaper prices, but due to the absence of travelling costs and other factors, studying online proves to be more accessible. Studying materials, as well as other resources, are often included in the price for an online course.

Finally, you can study at your own. Educational institutions have to focus on an average student. The disciplines you will study, the methods of education, teachers, and the academic environment are not yours to choose. At the same time, the Internet gives you the opportunity to study as much as you want, with any teacher or instructor you like. Many courses online have teaching videos. You can watch one per day, or you can finish an entire course in a week-you can do whatever is convenient to you.

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8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What needn’t students do in distance education?

A．They needn’t do assignments.

B．They needn’t interact with the teacher.

C．They needn’t go to a regular classroom.

2. What can students do through text or voice chat?

A．Share ideas.

B．Get Internet tools.

C．Learn at their own pace.

3. Which is one of the advantages of distance education?

A．You can keep your job.

B．You don’t have to take tests.

C．There are no academic goals.

4. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．The advantages of the Internet.

B．The advantages of distance education.

C．The disadvantages of traditional schools.

9 . 阅读下面短文，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 outbreak of COVID-19, online courses played     1     key role for students. But how do parents feel about this approach?

A recent survey     2     (conduct) by China Youth Daily has found that about 58.3 percent of Chinese parents of middle and primary school students have a positive attitude toward the     3     (effect) of online courses. Of the2,470 parents of middle and primary school students     4     were surveyed. 61. 4 percent of those living in first-tier cities     5     (satisfy) with online courses, while about half of those living in counties, villages and other remote areas felt otherwise.

About 74 percent of the parents said online courses have added an extra burden on them     6     they have to spend more time taking care of and     7     (assist) their children. One Beijing parent told CGTN: “Most of the courses are delivered through recorded videos rather than livestreaming (直播). So students do not deal     8     (direct) with teachers. During classes, parents need to keep an eye on their children     9     (ensure ) they stay focused.”

About 70.5 percent of the respondents complained that their children got distracted (分心的) during online studies, with 92.8 percent blaming it for a lack of     10     (interact) they would have had in a classroom.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

During the outbreak of COVID-19, online courses played     1     key role for students. But how do parents feel about this approach?

A recent survey     2     (conduct)by China Youth Daily has found that about 58.3 percent of Chinese parents of middle and primary school students have a positive attitude toward the     3     (effect)of online courses. Of the 2, 470 parents of middle and primary school students     4     were surveyed, 61.4 percent of those living in first-tier cities     5     (satisfy) with online courses, while about half of those living in counties, villages and other remote areas felt otherwise.

About 74 percent of the parents said online courses have added an extra burden on them     6     they have to spend more time taking care of and     7     (assist) their children. One Beijing parent told CGTN: "Most of the courses are delivered through recorded videos rather than livestreaming(直播), so students do not deal     8     (direct) with teachers. During classes, parents need to keep an eye on their children     9     (ensure) they stay focused.”

About 70. 5 percent of the respondents complained that their children got distracted(分心的)during online studies, with 92.8 percent blaming it for a lack of     10     (interact) they would have had in a classroom.