2. This forum for communication removes the visual barriers that hinder some students from expressing themselves.
A. hide B. prevent C. help D. advance
3. Remember that instructors cannot see their students in an online course. This means students must be absolutely explicit with their comments and requests. If they experience technical difficulties, or problems in understanding something about the course, they MUST speak up; otherwise there is no way anyone can know something is wrong.
A. correct B. careful C. attentive D. clear
4. Online courses require students to make decisions based on facts as well as experience. It is absolutely necessary for students to assimilate information and make the right decisions based on critical thinking.
A. take in B. take down
C. put into different class D. make an analysis of
5. Just as many excellent instructors may not be effective online facilitators, not all students have the necessary qualities to perform well online.
A. students
B. learning assistants C. inspectors D. course designers
Your answers Correct answers
C B D A B
C B D A B
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Comprehension Task
Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.
1. Judging from Paragraph 2, the online environment can be less intimidating because
online students __________________.
A. have unique qualities that best fit the online environment
B. are not bothered by other students
C. are allowed more time to think about the information before replying
D. can answer questions without other people reading what they write
2. To be successful, some online students may have to ________________.
A. improve their writing abilities
B. complete their assignments quickly
C. work harder than their classmates
D. show their teachers how to become good online facilitators
3. Unlike regular schools, teachers cannot see their students in the online environment,
so online students must ____________________.
A. understand technical problems they meet in learning their courses
B. make their comments and requests directly and clearly
C. discuss their ideas according to their knowledge about the subject being studied D. explain their problems and those of other students
4. When problems arise, online students must ______________.
A. explain the reasons and learn from other students
B. use their own experiences to understand the problems themselves
C. tell the instructors and other students what problems they are having
D. try to reinforce their own knowledge of these problems
5. Successful online students think that online learning is ______________.
A. easier than learning in regular classrooms
B. a fun way to study
C. less convenient
D. a convenient way to receive education
6. According to Paragraph 6, online learning requires that students should
_______________.
A. respect the instructor and their classmates
B. think critically and make decisions based on facts
C. understand the information of online courses
D. feel good about their work
7. Why is testing and challenging of ideas encouraged in the online classroom?
A. Because students must help each other grow by learning from their mistakes.
B. Because students need to prepare to accept a challenge.
C. Because this helps online students realize where they are wrong and helps them make progress. D. Because facilitators must discover what students know and don't know.
8. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. Virtual classroom is playing a more important role than traditional classroom.
B. In an online classroom most communication is spoken.
C. Online learning is popular with some people because it is easier.
D. Once you are left behind in online courses, you will have difficulty catching up.
Your answers Correct answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
C A B C D
C A B C D
6. 7. 8.
B D D
B C D
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