Passage Two

            Question 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.

            By almost any measure, there is a boom in Internet-based

            instruction. In just a few years, 34 percent of American

            universities have begun  distance learning(DL), and among the larger

            schools, it's closer to 90 percent. If you doubt  the trend, you

            probable haven't heard of the University of Phoenix. It grants

            degrees entirely on the basis of online instruction. It enrolls

            90000 students, a statistic used to support its claim to be the

            largest private university in the country.

            注意；此部分试题请在在答题卡2上作答。

            62. What is the most striking feature of the University of Phoenix?

            a) It boasts the largest number of students on campus.

            b) All its courses are offered online.

            c) Its online courses are of the best quality.

            d) Anyone taking its online courses is sure to get a degree.

            63. According to the passage, distance learning is basically

            characterized by ___.

            a) a minimum or total absence of face-to-face instruction

            b) a considerable flexibility in its academic requirements

            c) the great diversity of students' academic backgrounds

            d) the casual relationship between students and professors

            64. Many students take Internet-based courses mainly because they

            can ____.

            a) save a great deal on traveling and boarding expenses

            b) select courses from various colleges and universities

            c) work on the required courses whenever and wherever

            d) earn their academic degrees with much less effort

            65. What accounts for the high drop-out rates for online students?

            a) There is no mechanism to ensure that they make the required

            effort.

            b) There is no strict control over the academic standards of the

            course.

            c) The evaluation system used by online universities is inherently

            weak.

            d) Lack of classroom interaction reuces the effectiveness of

            instruction.

            66. According to the passage, universities show great enthusiasm for

            DL programs for the purpose of ____.

            a) building up their reputation

            b) upgrading their teaching facilities

            c) providing convenience for students

            d) cutting down on their expenses

答案

62. A. Children do find lots of fun in many mindless activities.
63. B. Her way to success was full of pains and frustrations.
64. C. She wanted to share her stories with readers.
65. C. she wanted to help Rebecca realize her dream of becoming a writer.
66. B. Children should be allowed freedom to grow through experience.

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