Question

    I teach online and have been doing so for years .I understand the value of traditional face-to-face course offerings for certain courses and certain subjects. I doubt an online course in chemistry can ever be as effective (有效的) as a face-to-face course held in a lab. Fortunately, I teach writing, and the Internet is an effective place for teaching subjects that call for careful reading and discussion.

It is true that there are things I cannot do in my classes on the Internet. It is also true, however, that there are things I cannot do in my classes held in traditional classrooms. So the question we should ask is: What works better or worse in face-to-face classes rather than in online courses, and vice versa(反之亦然)?

One of the things I value most in my online classes is the necessity for everyone to take part in order to show their presence. In my face-to-face classes, a student can sit quietly and appear to be engaged in(积极参与) the discussion without ever offering a thought or opinion. Online, I consider a student who sits quietly but who does not join in the discussion to be simply not present. Further, students in face-to-face classes who are too shy or who are talked over by quicker and louder voices have the chance to take part in an online discussion.

When I teach online, my students and I can be inside or outside and we can sit wherever and however we want. In Michigan, where a winter storm can make going to campus dangerous or even impossible, the ability to learn in class from the comfort of wherever you live is a big advantage. When the weather is not nice, I often teach while sitting in a local coffee shop. When the weather is nice, I often teach while sitting in my backyard.

I agree that online education is not a “recipe (秘诀)for personal success.” Then again, I’m not sure traditional face-to-face education is such a recipe, either.

1.What does the author think of online courses and traditional courses?

A.Chemistry courses can be done online.

B.Online courses are more popular.

C.Traditional courses are more helpful.

D.Both have their advantages.

2.How can shy students benefit from online discussion?

A.They can do a better job than louder students.

B.They can sit quietly to listen to others opinions.

C.They can think independently and take an active part.

D.They can appear to be engaged in online discussion.

3.Which advantage of online teaching is mentioned in Paragraph 4?

A.It is much safer. B.It is less affected by weather.

C.It is more comfortable. D.It happens anytime.

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A.Why I teach online. B.I’ m online.

C.A recipe for success. D.A new teaching style.

Answer

1.D

2.C

3.B

4.A

【解析】

这是一篇议论文。短文以作者自己的教学经历对比了传统教学和网络教学的优缺点，更侧重于强调网络教学的优势。但是作者同意网络教育并不是个人成功的“秘方”，传统的面对面教学也不是“良方”。

1.

细节理解题。根据第二段“It is true that there are things I cannot do in my classes on the Internet. It is also true, however, that there are things I cannot do in my classes held in traditional classrooms.” 可知，确实有些事情我不能在网络课堂上做。然而，在传统的课堂上，有些事情是我做不到的。所以作者认为传统课程和网络课程都有自己的优势。故选D项。

2.

细节理解题。根据第三段“In my face-to-face classes, a student can sit quietly and appear to be engaged in(积极参与) the discussion without ever offering a thought or opinion. Online, I consider a student who sits quietly but who does not join in the discussion to be simply not present.”可知，在我面对面的课堂上，一个学生可以安静地坐着，看起来像是在参与讨论，却从不提出任何想法或意见。在网络课堂中，我认为一个安静地坐着不参加讨论的学生根本就不存在。由此可知，在网络课堂中，害羞的孩子可以独立思考，积极参与。故选C项。

3.

细节理解题。根据第四段“In Michigan, where a winter storm can make going to campus dangerous or even impossible, the ability to learn in class from the comfort of wherever you live is a big advantage. When the weather is not nice, I often teach while sitting in a local coffee shop. When the weather is nice, I often teach while sitting in my backyard.”可知，在密歇根州，一场冬季暴风雪会让上学变得很危险，甚至是不可能上学，无论你住在哪里，在舒适的环境中，在课堂上学习的能力是一个很大的优势。 当天气不好的时候，我经常坐在当地的咖啡店里给学生上网课。 天气好的时候，我经常坐在后院给学生上网课。由此可知，第四段提到了网络教学的优点是网络教学受天气影响较小。故选B项。

4.

主旨大意题。短文以作者自己网络的教学经历对比了传统教学和网络教学的优缺点。更侧重于强调网络教学的优势。但是作者同意网络教育并不是个人成功的“秘方”，传统的面对面教学也不是“良方”。所以短文的最佳标题为“我为什么要网络教学”。故选A项。