1、Unit Two Study OnlineLearning Objectives1. Listen and Talk about studying online2. Grasp the main idea of the two passages3. Master the key language points 4. Practice reading skills: prediction5. Practice writing skill: learn to write correct numbers of nouns and articles6. Learn to write notes of
2、apologyPassage A Internet and EducationI. Pre-reading Tasks A. Introductory Questions1. How is learning made more convenient through the Internet?2. Why does online education often cost less to the students than classroom-based education? Does it also save the college some money in the long run?B. I
3、ntroductory RemarksThe author says online education is cheaper and more convenient than classroom-based learning. Time and money are saved on travel, classroom space, books, etc. almost anyone can take almost any class whenever they wish. Access to much information and to teachers or classmates is q
4、uick and easy. All students can benefit, and some students could not take classes any other way. The increase of online education is certain to occur, and the author clearly feels that this is a very good thing.II. While-reading ActivitiesA. Language Points1. extend: vt. (1) reach out eg.1) He exten
5、ded his hand in greeting. 2) He refused to take the hand I extended in friendship. 3) A bird extends its wings when soaring. (2) lengthen, expand eg.1) We extended the meeting another 15 minutes. 2)Now he had obtained permission to extend the field of his investigation. (3) welcome, give sb. a hand
6、eg.1) We extended our congratulations to the family. 2)The professor extended an invitation to all the students to come to tea. 3)Please extend our sincere regards to them. 2. explore: vt. travel into or through (a place) for the purpose of discovery; examine carefully eg. 1) As soon as they arrived
7、 in the town they went out to explore. 2)They explored all the possibilities. 3)We explored several solutions to the problem. 3. conventional: adj. common, traditional eg.1) The people living next door are quiet conventional people. 2) Alternative medicine can sometimes provide a cure where conventi
8、onal medicine cannot.4. accessible: adj. easy to reach/geteg.1) The resort is easily accessible by road, rail, and air. 2) Storing customer details on computer makes them readily accessible.5. source: n. a place from which sth. comes or is acquiredeg.1) The news comes from a reliable source. 2) The
9、source of water for our watering network is the river near our farm.3) The farms in the country are the source of food for the cities.6. available: adj. able to be got, used, or reached eg. 1) This book is not available in our town, so Ive sent away for it. 2) The hall is available on Friday night.
10、3) Im sorry, those shoes are not available in your size. 7. exchange: v. communicate, substituteeg. 1) My brothers always exchange Christmas presents with me. 2) He wants to exchange an apple for a piece of cake with me. 3) After the war, those involving countries often exchanged their political pri
11、soners among themselves.8. in addition: apart from, besides eg.1) In addition to some English novels, Mary mailed me an English Dictionary.2) In addition to teaching in the school, Janet gives piano lessons to some children at home.9. register: v. enroll, recordeg. 1) Register the house in your name
12、.2) Last year our university registered 8,000 students.3) All the citizens have registered to vote.B. Sentence Explanation1. We go to school because we want to know more about the world around us and at the same time extend our horizons of thinking. We go to school because we want to know more about
13、 the world and at the same time learn to think more deeply and in wider background. 2. Technology is taking over those interactions and introducing us to a whole new approach of learning. Technology is being used to communicate in learning, and leading us to a completely new method of learning, that
14、 is, studying online. 3. There are so many choices of courses and subjects or time frames that completing a program is not an issue for students anymore. Students can choose from so many courses and subjects or schedules that it is no longer a problem for students to complete an educational program.
15、 4. In addition, regular courses (offline) depend heavily on books and other traditional paper-based materials while online education posts lectures, notes, and assignments electronically and that saves thousands of dollars every year. Besides, traditional courses depend heavily on books, notes, and
16、 other traditional materials, such as paper; but online education can be done with the help of the Internet. In this way thousands of dollars can be saved every year. 5. Education will spread out more and more online and students will have more choices on how and when to take their courses and class
17、es. Education will be carried out more and more online. And students will have more choices to decide how and when to learn their courses and have their classes. III. After-reading Tasks:1. Do some exercises after the text.2. Dictation.3. Practice making sentences with the important words or express
18、ions.Passage B Kelley MckeeI. Pre-reading Tasks A. Introductory Questions1. How can a person start over when his or her life is changed by unexpected events?2. Why did Kelly Mckee study for a degree when she already had a business certificate? How did she hope to use what she learned?B. Introductory
19、 RemarksKelley Mckee was paralyzed in an accident and she must use a wheelchair. Her hands are only able to work a computer with some difficulties. But she has returned to school as an online student, and it doing very well. This has helped her in several ways., and her attitude is optimistic. When
20、she finishes her bachelors degree she hopes to earn a masters degree online and then get a job as a counselor of other injured or disables people.II. While-reading ActivitiesA. Language Points1. intention: n. plan, purpose, aim eg.1) Its still not clear what his intentions are. 2) Its not my intenti
21、on to exclude her from the list-I just forgot her.3) Have you heard of her intention to resign？2. obtain: v. get, haveeg.1) She obtained her degree in 1990.2) Sugar is obtained by crushing and processing sugar cane.3) In the second experiment they obtained a very clear result.3. opportunity: n. a go
22、od chance, a favorable momenteg. 1) With the help of his teacher, he got an opportunity to learn English in Britain. 2) The month of May offers a wonderful opportunity to go traveling.3) Opportunity knocks but once. 4. worthwhile: adj. deserving eg. 1) I dont think it worthwhile to talk to a man lik
23、e him.2) The effort seemed worthwhile to the decision-makers.3) Youve given me some worthwhile advice.5. pursue: v. search for, go on doing sth.eg.1) He was killed by the driver of a stolen car who was being hotly pursued by the police.2) Ben has been pursuing Mary for months, but she wont go out wi
24、th him.3) I dont think the idea is worth pursuing any further. 6. comment on: make remarks on sth.make a comment on/about sth. /sb.: give an opinion about an event or a personeg.1) The Mayor refused to make comments on the serious car accident.2) The police refused to make any comments on the murder
25、.3) His comments on the ruling class reveal an insight into the nature of the political structure.7. note v. (1) mention, stateeg.1) The report noted a complete disregard for the safety regulations.2) We have already noted that soybeans are good source of protein.3) He said the weather was beyond ou
26、r control, noting that last summer was one of the hottest on record.(2) to take notice of, to give attention toeg. 1) Please note that the bill must be paid within 10 days.2) They noted the consumers growing demand for quicker service.3) Note how easy it is to release the catch quickly.n. a message,
27、 sth. is to give it attention, esp. because of its importanceeg. 1) You should take note of what she tells you because she knows their strategy well.2) There was nothing of note in the report, just lots of familiar statistics.3) The school has produced several architects of note.8. regardless of: no
28、t consider or be influenced by eg.1) We decide to go climbing regardless of the weather.2)Everyone has the right to be educated regardless of his color of skin and religion.3)She feels like quitting, regardless of the consequences.9. circumstance: n. condition, situationeg.1) The rules can only be w
29、aived in exceptional circumstances.2) He was found dead in suspicious circumstances.3) Under/In no circumstances are you to leave the house.10. counsel: vt. advise, give advice and support toeg.1) The teacher counseled the boy to study harder. 2) She counseled them not to accept his explanation.n. a
30、dvice; lawyereg.1) They refused to listen to the old mans counsel.拒绝老人的建议2)Let me give you my counsel.3)On advice of counsel they settled their problem out of court.4)Id love to know what Anna thinks about the matter, but she always keeps her own counsel.11. inspire: vt. (1) give sb. a feeling of wa
31、nting and being able to do sth. good, create a work of art, etc. eg. 1) The memory of his mother inspired his best poem.2) His first novel was inspired by his relationship with his first wife.3)All my deeds have been yours; you inspired me greatly. The book was inspired by a real person, namely Tama
32、ra.(2) encourage, urge, prompteg. 1) His speech inspired us to try again.2)What inspired him to give such a brilliant performance?3)His success inspired me to work still harder towards my set goal.(3) cause, lead toeg. 1) He inspires distrust in me.-He inspires me with distrust. (2)The good news ins
33、pired hope in us.-The good news inspires us with hope. (3)It was my fathers courage and devotion that inspired in his men the determination.-It was my fathers courage and devotion that inspired his men with the determination.B. Sentence Explanation1. Over time, Kelley has learned to move her fingers
34、 enough to use a computer and to get around daily with the help of a wheelchair. (Para 2) As time goes by , Kelly has learned to move her fingers enough to use a computer and move around in a wheelchair. 2. Distance education is hard work, but my children make it all worthwhile. (Para. 2) Distance e
35、ducation is hard work, but my love for my children makes me feel that the trouble I take and time spend are worthwhile. 3. My education is separate from my issues regarding my disability or my family life and caring for my children. (Para.4) My problems of disability, or my family life and caring fo
36、r my children dont prevent me from having an online education. 4. Commenting onnoted, “Kelleys story is a wonderful reminder about the impact of Distance Education on” (Para. 5) Talking about said, “Kelleys success makes us realize the great influence of distance education on ” 5. to bring a quality
37、 education and experience to students regardless of their geographic location or life circumstances.(Para. 6) .to offer excellent education to the students without considering where the students are or whether they are rich or poor. 6. Kelley is a successful student, carrying 12 credits each semester. (Para. 7) Kelly is a successful student, learning courses for 12 credits each semester. 7. She reminds us how privileged we are to teach. (Para. 10) She helps us to see that it is a great honor to be teachers. III. After-reading Tasks1. Do some exercises after the text.2. Dictation.
