I. Match the words with their definitions.
Read the sentences. Using the context, guess the meanings of the boldfaced words and expressions. Then match them with their definitions by typing in the letters representing the definitions.
A. describes something that can be done or seen using a computer and therefore without going anywhere or talking to anyone
B. a unit which represents a successfully completed part of an educational course
C. a remark about something that you have noticed
D. to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it:
E. able to be reached or easily obtained
F. There is no design to suit different levels of learning
1. _____ He's already got a credit in earth science.
2. _____ There are ungraded quizzes offered by online courses.
3. _____ The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation
4. _____ Learners can receive knowledge from virtual learning.
5. _____ The book is full of interesting observations on the nature of musical composition.
6. _____ The problem with some of these drugs is that they are so very accessible.
II. Listening Comprehension / True or False
1. _____ Universities that offer massive open online courses are all free and non-credit.
2. _____ The Massachusetts Institute of Technology plans to offer many free, non-credit courses through a project called MOOCs.
3. _____ Subjects like computer science, technology, mechanics and engineering are offered by most massive open online courses.
4. _____ Mr. Thrun is a Google Fellow best known for his work on a driverless pod.
5. _____ People who would like to take these MOOCs must at least have a secondary school education.
6. _____ Quizzes are offered for helping students check their understanding of the courses.
7. _____ Learners can unlimitedly watch the videos and take the quizzes.
8. _____ The teachers hold virtual office hours to answer students’ questions.
9. _____ People who finish the course will receive a grade and proof of completion.
10. _____ What Mr. Thrun means to “democratize education” is that people should have the equal right of receiving education.
Ans:
I. Match the words with their definitions.
1. B 2. F 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. E
II. Listening Comprehension / True or False
1. F 2.F 3. T 4. F 5. F 6. T 7. T 8. T 9. T 10. F
Source:http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/home/education/Getting-a-Free-Education-in-Huge-Online-Classes-143735006.html
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