without the internet or the computer. it is true that the internet makes teaching and learning more convenient and more efficient, but it is by no means i ndispensable. i’m sure we can still teach or learn without the internet.
reading comprehension
understanding the text
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1. a fleet of laptops, smartphones and internet connectivity 24 hours a day.
2. wireless internet access anywhere and anytime on campus.
3. because smartphones could draw students’ attention and encourage sophisticated thinking.
4. because too much time online can mean too little time i real-life studying or exercising or visiting with friends. if we spend too much time online, we will be cut off from the real world.
5. they used the money to wire dorms with high-speed connections and equip their campuses with wi-fi networks.
6. becausethe university was afraid that it’s technology was not as advanced as that of other universities, it gave away free apple ipads to compensate for its inferiority in this aspect.
7. if a university can’t keep up with the rest f the world, or if it can’t provide high-bandwidth information as expected, it will be at a competitive disadvantage.
8. it is mainly because they want to provide students with the most advanced free system.
critical thinking
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1 .yes, i think so. internet access is a must on campus. we students need the internet to do research for our study, to obtain information to broaden our knowledge of the world, to communicate with family and friends, and to eich our lives in our spare time.
. no, i don’t think so. there are many potential disadvantages if internet access is so easily accessible on campus. some students may waste too much time i playing online games or chatting online, be tempted to visit “unhealthy” websites, or even become internet-addicted and neglect their study.
2 .it sounds like an awful idea to me. obtaining knowledge is only part of learning. learning not only gives us a wealth of knowledge, it also provides us with great vision, strong