In Asia, especially the so-called “rice bowl” cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, food is usually eaten with
Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also
Five thousand years ago, Chinese people probably cooked their food in large pots,
Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius, who lived
Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India, most people traditionally eat
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English Grammar and Style
We’ll present materials that cover grammatical principles, word usage, writing style, sentence and paragraph structure and punctuation. We’ll challenge you with quizzes and writing activities that will give you strategies to enhance the quality of your writing, and invite you to participate in discussions and assess the work of your peers (同龄人).
Length: 8 weeks
Instructor: Roslyn Petelin from the University of Queensland
Academic Writing Made Easy
From structuring and organizing an academic text to avoiding common mistakes that can negatively affect your credibility, this course offers a guide for those who want to improve their writing. Each week is comprised of video lessons, followed by exercises and tasks of assessing your peers' work.
The course requires upper-intermediate (中高级) to advanced English.
Length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Heidi Minning from the Technical University of Munich
Preparing to Network in English
Networking in the business world is key to career success. But what is networking? And how do you do it in English? This course helps you understand the basics of networking and why it’s important. You’ll identify the key qualities you should focus on developing. Most importantly, you’ll grow and expand your business network and professional connections.
Length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Joel Ozretich from the University of Washington
Using Emails for Networking in English
In this course, you’ll learn important strategies for writing effective emails. You' II learn how to write messages for different audiences and understand when to be formal or direct. You' II also learn how your choice of words can change the way people view your message.
Length: 4 weeks
Instructor: Daphne Mackey from the University of Washington
1. What do the first two courses have in common?
A.Both last for one and a half months. |
B.Both involve some peer review tasks. |
C.Both require upper-intermediate English. |
D.Both are offered by the same university. |
A.Roslyn Petelin. | B.Heidi Minning. |
C.Joel Ozretich. | D.Daphne Mackey. |
A.Improving email-writing skills. |
B.Giving tips on academic writing. |
C.Exploring grammatical principles. |
D.Introducing the basics of networking. |
1.说明是哪种户外活动;
2.喜欢这种活动的原因;
3.呼吁参加户外活动。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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