Best Ways to Improve Online Experience
Zhao Yuchen, Beijing To me, the biggest headache about studying online is my poor internet connection. During one online class, 1 couldn't hear my English teacher's voice and I had to reconnect. It wasted lots of time. Since then, I have checked my network before class every day and asked other family members not to use the internet while I'm in class. |
Qiu Ziyin, Shenzhen During the first day of studying online, I was excited and listened carefully. But I soon realized that my self-discipline (自律) was weak. I've set screen time for all of my electronic devices. At night, I do preview (预习) work for the next day instead of playing with my mobile phone. |
Zhao Jiawen, Shanghai It's important to know how to choose wisely when we pick online courses. For example, I had difficulty understanding certain English grammar points, so I searched for key words on our national cloud learning platform and watched several videos from teachers across China. It's good for us to get different teachers. |
Zhang Penghui, Heilongjiang Online learning takes strong self-discipline and willpower. There are lots of distractions (分心) while studying at home. My mom likes to offer me snacks and drinks, which sometimes distracts me from listening during my classes. A quiet room and clean desk can help us stay focused. |
1.Who does preview work for the next day a night?
A.Zhao Yuchen. B.Qiu Ziyin. C.Zhao Jiawen. D.Zhang Penghui.
2.Zhao Yuchen __________ while having class online.
A.has asked other family members not to use the internet
B.watches several video from teachers
C.likes to have snacks and drinks
D.plays with the mobile phone
3.Zhang Penghui thinks that __________.
A.students' self discipline is weak
B.it's good for students to get different teachers from China
C.a quiet room and clean desk can help students stay focused
D.the biggest problem about studying online is the poor internet connection
Changing Makes You More Confident
I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn't like attention drawn to myself. And unless otherwise assigned (指定) a seat by the teacher, I always _______ to sit at the back of the classroom.
All this changed after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I try out for the basketball team. At first I thought it was a _______ idea because I didn't have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the _______ to keep pace with the others on the team and they would laugh at me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my "going for it", I wouldn't have decided to give it a try.
When I first started _______ the practice sessions, I didn't even know the rules of the game, much less what I was doing. Sometimes I'd get confused and take a shot at the wrong _______ - which made me feel really stupid. Fortunately, I wasn't the only one "new" at the game, so I decided to focus on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn't know "just yet".
I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the _______ and the "moves". Being part of a team was fun and motivating (激励, 动力). With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the process-friends who respected my efforts to work hard and be a team player. 1 never had so much fun!
With my improved self-confidence comes more _______ from teachers and classmates. I have gone from "_______" in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself, to raising my hand-even when I sometimes wasn't 100 percent sure. I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.
1.A.hoped B.agreed C.meant D.chose
2.A.good B.crazy C.common D.bright
3.A.ability B.night C.chance D.patience
4.A.enjoying B.preparing C.attending D.watching
5.A.direction B.decision C.competition D.discussion
6.A.steps B.rules C.orders D.games
7.A.praise B.advice C.comfort D.courage
8.A.dreaming B.talking C.fighting D.hiding
— Excuse me, could you tell me__________.
— Sure. Go down the street, and you can find it at the second crossing.
A.where is the supermarket B.where was the supermarket
C.where the supermarket is D.where the supermarket was
The environment in my hometown is improving because many trees __________ every year.
A.plant B.are planted C.planted D.were planted
–Do you know Mr. Smith?
–Yes, I ____him since 2008.
A.know B.knew C.have known D.will know
We __________ online classes on February 17 because of COVID-19.
A.had B.have C.will have D.are having
