Word Bank of Listening

online        a. & ad. 

directly connected to and / or controlled by a computer  

（计算机）联机的/地，在线的/地

flexible        a.  

that can change or be changed to be suitable for new needs, changed conditions, etc. 

灵活的，可变通的，柔顺的

sign up (for)  

(cause to) sign an agreement to take part insth.   (使)签（报）名参加

format        n.  

the general plan or arrangement of sth.   设计，安排，方式

e-book     n.       

电子书

search engine       n.  

a computer program that helps you find information on the Internet  

搜索引擎

Listen and Respond

Task: Focusing on the Main Ideas

Directions:  Choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements according to the information contained in the listening passage.

1.    Online learning is good in that ____________.

        A)    it is easy to conduct

        B)    it is convenient and flexible

        C)    it provides more degrees

        D)    it teaches more skills

2.     Before you start online learning, you should know the following EXCEPT____________.

        A)      what skills you need

        B)      where to find a course or program

        C)      when the course starts and who will teach you

        D)      what type of course delivery format will work best for you

3.    You are ready to start online learning once you feel confident about your ____________.

        A)      course delivery methods

        B)      reading comprehension

        C)      writing techniques

        D)      technical skills

4.    You can search for course providers on the Internet by ____________.

        A)      using search engines

        B)      typing your questions

        C)      entering the right password

        D)      making Internet phone calls 

5.    The passage is mainly about ____________.

        A)      the benefits of online learning

        B)      the importance of online learning

        C)      the ways of conducting online learning

        D)      the reasons why online learning is convenient