Unit 2 L. Listen and talk Lead in Dialogue 1 First Time in a chat room Key words and patterns asl=age/sex/location (It's my first time to do Do you )know something about GTG=got to go Dialogue 2 Seeking Overseas Help Key words and patterns LTNS-long time, no see) Did u have a happy weekend? We r preparing to take part in scientific invention competition enormous award electronic gac Il. Read and explore ■ Think about it 1. How is learning made more convenient through the Internet? People have been making great efforts to put it to use in education. How Will it influence your ways to locate information, your classroom, and your study time, etc? Just think of an adult Dying for a degree without having to go to a classroom
1 Unit 2 I. Listen and Talk • Lead in Dialogue 1 First Time in a chat room Key words and patterns: asl=age/sex/location (It’s my ) first time to do… (Do you ) know something about… send… through the net GTG=got to go Dialogue 2 Seeking Overseas Help Key words and patterns: LTNS—(long time ,no see) Did u have a happy weekend ? We r preparing to take part in… scientific invention competition enormous award electronic gadget II. Read and Explore • Passage A ◼ Think About It 1.How is learning made more convenient through the Internet? People have been making great efforts to put it to use in education. How Will it influence your ways to locate information, your classroom, and your study time, etc? Just think of an adult studying for a degree without having to go to a classroom
2. Why does online education often cost less to the students than classroom-based education? Perhaps you don't think online education has cost you any less than people study in a traditional way. But dont forget online education has just begun. And now think of a person who works, takes care of his/her family and also learns, and you can think of a few reason for this 3. Does online education also save the college some money in the long run? le Maybe, you'll say, " Of course, it does. Or people would not try. "But how? Why don't they save in the beginning? You can think of many of the reasons, I think Related information ■1. Online education Online education Millions of people have rejected traditional education in favor of E-learning And many universities have set up E-learning centers. Online-learning enrollments are growing 33 percent a year and are expected to hit 2.2 million by 2004, according to International Data Corp ■2. Wages for teachers /ages for Teachers The National Faculty Salary Survey in Private Colleges and Universities(2000-01)covers 80 disciplines/major fields The highest-paying field is Law, $108, 450(average). The other fields in the top five are Public Health, $89, 706; Financial Management and Services, $89, 523; Chemical Engineering S82 878: and Electrical Electronics and Communications Engineering. $.848 A wider salary survey by the American Association of University Professors(AAUP)found a 3.5 percent increase in average salaries for faculty at public and private institutions in recent years 3. Register for Classes Register for Classes Students register for their classes with the help of their teachers. They are encouraged to register early, as class sizes are usually limited to a certain number of students and are filled on a
2 2. Why does online education often cost less to the students than classroom-based education? Perhaps you don’t think online education has cost you any less than people study in a traditional way. But don’t forget online education has just begun. And now think of a person who works, takes care of his/her family and also learns, and you can think of a few reason for this question. 3. Does online education also save the college some money in the long run? Maybe, you’ll say, “Of course, it does. Or people would not try.” But how? Why don’t they save in the beginning? You can think of many of the reasons, I think. ◼ Related Information ◼ 1. Online Education Online Education Millions of people have rejected traditional education in favor of E-learning. And many universities have set up E-learning centers. Online-learning enrollments are growing 33 percent a year and are expected to hit 2.2 million by 2004, according to International Data Corp. ◼ 2. Wages for Teachers Wages for Teachers The National Faculty Salary Survey in Private Colleges and Universities(2000-01) covers 80 disciplines/major fields. The highest-paying field is Law, $108,450 (average). The other fields in the top five are Public Health, $89,706; Financial Management and Services, $89,523; Chemical Engineering, $82,878; and Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, $80,848. A wider salary survey by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) found a 3.5 percent increase in average salaries for faculty at public and private institutions in recent years. ◼ 3. Register for Classes Register for Classes Students register for their classes with the help of their teachers. They are encouraged to register early, as class sizes are usually limited to a certain number of students and are filled on a
first-come, first-served basis. They may register through the mail, by phone/fax or in person at the Center Today, it is widespread at colleges and universities to register through the Internet, so it is no longer a phenomenon that students stand in a long line waiting to register for classes at the egistration center ■4. Online life Online Life It is certainly true that life online is inescapable. Colleges that have invested a great deal in online learning have often discovered that the extra work for the teachers has been more than they exp and so have some of the financial costs thus far. However online education is quite new, and in the future the authors optimistic predictions may all come true ■ Notes to the text 1. 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 the world and at the same time learn to think more deeply and in wider background 我们上学是因为想了解周围的世界,同时也拓宽自己的视野 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 is, studying online 先进的技术正逐步取代这些交互式的活动并给我们带来一种全新的学习方式。 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 在网上,学生对各种课程和时间段有多种选择。因此,完成一项教育计划对学生而言就不
3 first-come, first-served basis. They may register through the mail, by phone/fax or in person at the Center. Today, it is widespread at colleges and universities to register through the Internet, so it is no longer a phenomenon that students stand in a long line waiting to register for classes at the registration center. ◼ 4. Online Life Online Life It is certainly true that life online is inescapable. Colleges that have invested a great deal in online learning have often discovered that the extra work for the teachers has been more than they expected, and so have some of the financial costs thus far. However, online education is quite new, and in the future the author’s optimistic predictions may all come true. ◼ Notes to the Text 1. 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 the world and at the same time learn to think more deeply and in wider background. 我们上学是因为想了解周围的世界，同时也拓宽自己的视野。 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 is, studying online. 先进的技术正逐步取代这些交互式的活动并给我们带来一种全新的学习方式。 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. 在网上，学生对各种课程和时间段有多种选择。因此，完成一项教育计划对学生而言就不
再成为问题了。 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 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 此外,常规的(离线〕课程,严重地依赖于书本和其它传统的印刷资料。然而,在线教育 则通过电子手段来显示教师授课内容、学生笔记和布置作业,这样每年可以节约数千美元 5. Education will spread out more and more online and students will have more choices on how and when to take their courses and classes 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 教育会越来越多地在网上推广开来。在以什么方式和什么时间上课的问题上,学生们会 有更多的选择 ■ Summary of the Text Summarize the passage using the tips below. Internet a new approach of learning better than conventional education more materials and cour more convenient to the students better source of information less expensive for students less cost for colleges and universities Reference summ The 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
4 再成为问题了。 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 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. 此外，常规的（离线）课程，严重地依赖于书本和其它传统的印刷资料。然而，在线教育 则通过电子手段来显示教师授课内容、学生笔记和布置作业，这样每年可以节约数千美元。 5. Education will spread out more and more online and students will have more choices on how and when to take their courses and classes. 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. 教育会越来越多地在网上推广开来。 在以什么方式和什么时间上课的问题上，学生们会 有更多的选择。 ◼ Summary of the Text Summarize the passage using the tips below. Internet: a new approach of learning better than conventional education more materials and courses more convenient to the students better source of information less expensive for students less cost for colleges and universities Reference Summary The 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 quick 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 Words and Expressions easy to reach, get into, obtain, use, or talk to The resort is easily accessible by road, rail, and Storing customer details on computer makes them readily accessible 1)n. the way to deal with something Examples Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it Michael is always very logical in his approach 2)V. to deal with something We needs to find the best way of approaching the problem I must tell him that I can't loan my few savings to him, but I don,'t know how to approach this to search and discover If I have time in the summer, I'd like to explore some of the less well-known area of the country Lets explore this issue /question /topic /idea more fully
5 take almost any class whenever they wish. Access to much information and to teachers or classmates is quick 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. ◼ Words and Expressions 1. accessible: easy to reach, get into, obtain, use, or talk to Examples: ·The resort is easily accessible by road, rail, and air. ·Storing customer details on computer makes them readily accessible. 2. approach: 1) n. the way to deal with something Examples: ·Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it. ·Michael is always very logical in his approach. 2) v. to deal with something Examples: ·We needs to find the best way of approaching the problem. ·I must tell him that I can’t loan my few savings to him, but I don’t know how to approach this topic. 3. explore: to search and discover Examples: ·If I have time in the summer, I’d like to explore some of the less well-known area of the country. ·Let’s explore this issue / question / topic / idea more fully
4. extend 1)(to cause )to reach, stretch, continue, to add to in order to make bigger or longer The forest extends in all directions as far as the eye can see We have planned to extend our publishing of childrens books 2)to offer or give Examples I should like to extend my thanks to you for your kindness The bank has agreed to extend us money to buy our house besides; furthermore, used when adding another fact to what has already mentioned The hotel itself can accommodate 80 guests, and in addition, there are several apartments In addition to apples you asked for, i bought you some oranges a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about The need for more staff is not at issue, but finding suitable people has not been an easy job Don' t worry about who will do it-that s just a side issue 7. play a role play a part in a play take part in and make chan She plays the leading role in a television show Does religion have a role to play in society today? the place sth. comes from or start at, or the cause of sth
6 4. extend: 1) (to cause ) to reach, stretch, continue; to add to in order to make bigger or longer Examples: ·The forest extends in all directions as far as the eye can see. ·We have planned to extend our publishing of children’s books. 2) to offer or give Examples: ·I should like to extend my thanks to you for your kindness. ·The bank has agreed to extend us money to buy our house. 5.in addition (to): besides; furthermore; used when adding another fact to what has already mentioned Examples: ·The hotel itself can accommodate 80 guests, and in addition, there are several apartments. ·In addition to apples you asked for, I bought you some oranges. 6. issue: a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about Examples: ·The need for more staff is not at issue, but finding suitable people has not been an easy job. ·Don’t worry about who will do it—that’s just a side issue. 7. play a role: play a part in a play; take part in and make changes happen Examples: ·She plays the leading role in a television show. ·Does religion have a role to play in society today? 8. source: the place sth. comes from or start at, or the cause of sth
Examples Oranges are a good source of vitamin C Experts are trying to find /locate the source of the pollution in the water supply 9. spread out to cover or stretch over a large area We spread the the The suburbs spread out for miles to either side of the city. 10. take over: to take control of someth This firm has taken over three companies this year. I' ve asked my assistant to take over preparing the reports Understanding the text What characteristics are typical of the traditional classroom? A typical conventional classroom was a room where teachers and students could work together in person, but without computers 2. Why is completing a program no longer a problem for an online student? Because there are many choices of courses and subjects and time frames available 3. How do online students interact with their classmates? They exchange thoughts, opinions and information with their classmates through the Inte 4. Are there any limitations for the students to register for an online course? Why or why Not according to the author. Because the classroom is not an issue 5. According to the author what is the future of online education?
7 Examples: ·Oranges are a good source of vitamin C. ·Experts are trying to find /locate the source of the pollution in the water supply. 9. spread out: to cover or stretch over a large area Examples: ·We spread the picnic rug out on the ground, and sat down to eat. ·The suburbs spread out for miles to either side of the city. 10. take over: to take control of something Examples: ·This firm has taken over three companies this year. ·I’ve asked my assistant to take over preparing the reports. ◼ Understanding the Text 1. What characteristics are typical of the traditional classroom? A typical conventional classroom was a room where teachers and students could work together in person, but without computers. 2. Why is completing a program no longer a problem for an online student? Because there are many choices of courses and subjects and time frames available. 3. How do online students interact with their classmates? They exchange thoughts, opinions and information with their classmates through the Internet. 4. Are there any limitations for the students to register for an online course? Why or why not? Not according to the author. Because the classroom is not an issue. 5. According to the author, what is the future of online education?
It will spread out more and more online · Passage ■ Think about it 1. How can a person start over when his or her life is changed by unexpected events? People need comfort and encouragement most at such time. Imagine what you would suggest people to do when your friend or somebody you know are faced with bad luck Will you suggest him/her to learn new skills, or to move to a new profession? We'll soon see what the woman has chosen to do in the passage when she's got paralyzed in an accident 2. Why did Kelley study for a degree when she already had a business school certificate? How did she to use what she learned? You can guess there must be something of great influence happened to Kelley. What or earth was that thing? In fact, Kelley was paralyzed in an accident and could not go out to work as before. But How did she hope to use what she learned? ■ Related Information ■ Certificate Certificate A certificate offers a shorter course of study than a degree. Certificates can serve a steppingstones to a degree. A certificate typically requires at least 12 semester credits of coursework. With program faculty approval, credits completed in a certificate program may be used in a degree program Distance education Distance education Distance Education is instructional delivery that does not constrain the student to b physically present in the same location as the instructor Historically, Distance Education meant correspondence study. Today, audio, video, and computer technologies are more common delivery modes Bachelor's degr ree Bachelor's degree
8 It will spread out more and more online. • Passage B ◼ Think about it 1. How can a person start over when his or her life is changed by unexpected events? People need comfort and encouragement most at such time. Imagine what you would suggest people to do when your friend or somebody you know are faced with bad luck. Will you suggest him/her to learn new skills, or to move to a new profession? We’ll soon see what the woman has chosen to do in the passage when she’s got paralyzed in an accident. 2. Why did Kelley study for a degree when she already had a business school certificate? How did she hope to use what she learned? You can guess there must be something of great influence happened to Kelley. What on earth was that thing? In fact, Kelley was paralyzed in an accident and could not go out to work as before. But How did she hope to use what she learned? ◼ Related Information ◼ Certificate Certificate A certificate offers a shorter course of study than a degree. Certificates can serve as steppingstones to a degree. A certificate typically requires at least 12 semester credits of coursework. With program faculty approval, credits completed in a certificate program may be used in a degree program. ◼ Distance Education Distance Education Distance Education is instructional delivery that does not constrain the student to be physically present in the same location as the instructor. Historically, Distance Education meant correspondence study. Today, audio, video, and computer technologies are more common delivery modes. ◼ Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree
Ae Study ing years at a college or university, known as undergraduate education, will generally Master’ s Degree Master's Degree This is the degree a student gets after he studies beyond the 4 years of college. The MBA or Master of Business Administration, is an extremely popular degree that usually takes two years. Some Master's programs, such as journalism, only take one year. In such fields as history and philosophy, these degrees are considered stepping-stones toward a doctorate(Ph. D) Financial Aid, Disability Service and Vocational Rehabilitation Financial Aid, Disability Service and Vocational Rehabilitation In the USa there are a number of state and federal laws that protect the equal rights of to ed For example, classrooms and offices must be accessible to people with wheelchairs or crutches, so most of them have special ramps and elevators for this purpose Notes to the text 1. Over time, Kelley has learned to move her fingers enough to use a computer 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 随着时间的推移,凯莉学会了移动手指并可以使用计算机,借助轮椅的帮助,她能够四处 移动 2. Distance education is hard work, but my children make it all worthwhile.(Para. 2) Distance education is hard work, but my love for my children makes me feel that the trouble take and time spend are worthwhile 程学习是十分艰难的,但是我的孩子让这一切充满价值。尽管由于一些原因就算是获得 了学位我也不能参加 3. My education is separate from my issues regarding my disability or my family life and caring for my children. Para 4)
9 Studying years at a college or university, known as undergraduate education, will generally lead to the Bachelor's Degree. ◼ Master’s Degree Master’s Degree This is the degree a student gets after he studies beyond the 4 years of college. The MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is an extremely popular degree that usually takes two years. Some Master's programs, such as journalism, only take one year. In such fields as history and philosophy, these degrees are considered stepping-stones toward a doctorate (Ph.D.). ◼ Financial Aid, Disability Service and Vocational Rehabilitation Financial Aid, Disability Service and Vocational Rehabilitation In the USA there are a number of state and federal laws that protect the equal rights of handicapped and disabled persons to education, employment, housing, etc. For example, classrooms and offices must be accessible to people with wheelchairs or crutches, so most of them have special ramps and elevators for this purpose. ◼ Notes to the Text 1. Over time, Kelley has learned to move her fingers 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. 随着时间的推移，凯莉学会了移动手指并可以使用计算机，借助轮椅的帮助，她能够四处 移动。 2. Distance education is hard work, but my children make it all worthwhile. (Para. 2) Distance education is hard work, but my love for my children makes me feel that the trouble I take and time spend are worthwhile. 远程学习是十分艰难的，但是我的孩子让这一切充满价值。尽管由于一些原因就算是获得 了学位我也不能参加. 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 for my children don' t prevent me from having an online education 我的教育和我的残疾,我的家庭生活的问题以及照顾我的孩子们等问题是分开的 4.comMentingon..noted,"kelLey'sstoryisawonderfulreminderabouttheimpactofDistance Education on.. "(Para. 5) Talking about. said,"Kelleys success makes us realize the great influence of distance education or 对凯莉的经历,盖里·E米勒…是这样评价的,“凯莉的情况是一个很好的例子,她告诉 我们远程教育对他们的生活有很大的冲击。” 5..to bring a quality 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 无论学生的地理位置和生活状况如何,我们应该为他们提供高质量的教育和经历 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 凯莉是一个成功的学生,她每个学期都修12个学分 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 她让我们意识到我们的事业是多么有意义。 ■ Summary of the Text ummarize the passage using the tips below Kelley McKee had a terrible accident decided to have distance education
10 My problems of disability, or my family life and caring for my children don’t prevent me from having an online education. 我的教育和我的残疾，我的家庭生活的问题以及照顾我的孩子们等问题是分开的。 4.Commenting on…noted, “Kelley’s story is a wonderful reminder about the impact of Distance Education on…” (Para. 5) Talking about… said, “Kelley’s success makes us realize the great influence of distance education on… ” 对凯莉的经历，盖里·E·米勒……是这样评价的，“凯莉的情况是一个很好的例子，她告诉 我们……远程教育对他们的生活有很大的冲击。” 5. …to bring a quality 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. 无论学生的地理位置和生活状况如何，我们应该为他们提供高质量的教育和经历。 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. 凯莉是一个成功的学生， 她每个学期都修 12 个学分。 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. 她让我们意识到我们的事业是多么有意义。 ◼ Summary of the Text Summarize the passage using the tips below. Kelley McKee: had a terrible accident life changed decided to have distance education