It's true that learning the technology needed to take part in a class can at times be ________. For example, you may need to ask how to ________your assignment on the Web. But, don't worry! If you have a problem, ask for help. There's no such thing as a stupid question, so there is no need to be intimidated or ________. Sharing ________and answers freely is what makes the Internet such a great medium for learning.
Online classroom teacher Mike Roberts was asked about what he thought the greatest________ of online learning is. "As a teacher, I need the students to ask questions so that I know what areas of my lessons need further ________. That's what is great about teaching and learning over the Internet. In an ordinary classroom, time is limited, so students seem to ask the ________amount of questions possible. But in the ________classroom, students are always asking questions. They really seem to feel ________asking me for the information that they need. They also share a lot of valuable ideas with each other in a way that you don't usually see in a regular classroom."
(A)interested(B)embarrassed(C)frustrating(D)communicate(E)comfortable
(F)benefit(G)valuable(H)medium(I)post(J)explanation(K)virtual(L)discipline(M)rewarding(N)minimum(O)insights
Unit 2
I have to write to you about the way you dress. I was a little intimidated to______in person, so I am writing instead. I hope this doesn't______you, but something has to be done. I must ______ to you to start dressing like a mom.
Your______sense of fashion is more like a sister's than a mother's. Personally, it's ______ to have a mom who dresses younger than I do. You wear T-shirts with torn jeans and your nose is______. My friends say it's strange, but I think they're being a little too ______ . It's most likely because their boyfriends think you are pretty. Still, if you want me to have any friends in this community, it is vital that you______the ring from your nose and start dressing like the other moms. Don't your peers ever show any concern?
Don't you remember how horrible being a teenager can be? I feel______because I think people of my age would rather talk to you than to me. Last week at the shopping center, I had the______worst experience of my life. The young man who took our money asked if you were my older sister. I thought he would likely ask you out if I hadn't said "Thanks, mom" to you. It was disgusting.
(A)disgusting(B)remove(C)embarrassing(D)suddenly(E)pierced
(F)unique(G)appeal(H)negative(I)commit(J)offensive(K)upset
(L)absolutely(M)challenge(N)awful(O)comment
Unit 3
Some people just can't keep from giving. That was the way it was with my neighbor. Despite being crippled, she was very active. In fact, she seemed to do more for the ______ every day than I ever do in a year's time. I was always______ at the pace she kept. On Mondays and Fridays, she worked at a college giving students ______ on what career to choose. On Tuesdays and Thursdays she helped out at a church that gave______ to people without homes. And on the weekends, she taught local kids who needed______ help with their schoolwork. And most importantly, she always had a positive______ I don't remember once hearing her complain about her troubles. The stresses of everyday life never seemed to______ her. Instead, she looked for every ______ she could find to spread her good humor around. I remember when I had just lost my job. She took a day off from work to spend time with me and listen to my trifles. She never once became impatient with my______ . She never acted like there was anything in this world more important than what I had to say.
What I______ now is not having ever really done anything for her. I suppose she never needed it.
(A)complaints(B)extra(C)curiosity(D)amazed(E)attitude(F)engaged
(G)trend(H)aid(I)occasion(J)acceptance(K)regret(L)guidance
(M)envy(N)community(O)bother
Unit 4
"So, how about your interview?"
"The whole thing was bad from the beginning. I entered the room with______ and gave the woman a strong handshake. She said I______ too hard and hurt her. I had a real hard time______ with her after that."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, it was pretty apparent that I failed to______ her to hire me. I tried to make eye______with her, but she kept looking away, which made me think she wasn't very______ or interested in what I was saying."
"I know what you mean. It can be so stressful being ______for a job. It's very______when you don't get any encouragement from the person who is asking you questions. But, don't worry. I'm sure you made a better______than what you think."
"I don't think I impressed her at all. I was really bothered that she kept looking away, only ______ me once in a while to throw in a word or two. I had to get her attention by making big gestures and changing the tone of my voice. I don't think I have ever had such a horrible experience."
(A)impression(B)persuade(C)focused(D)depressing(E)confidence
(F)interrupting(G)exchange(H)enable(I)contact(J)squeezed
(K)communicating(L)extended(M)committing(N)relaxed(O)interviewed
Unit 5
AIDS has emerged as the world's biggest problem over the past 25 years. The ______ has touched the lives of people around the world, but no other place has been plagued like Africa. In Africa 20 million people were ______ with the disease in 1999. That number continues to grow. Africa has ______ for nearly four out of five AIDS related deaths in the world. It is ______ that as of 1999, 13 million children had lost their parents to AIDS. Although there is no cure, people in more developed countries can get medicine to help. In Africa though, most do not have ______ to new medicines. Most people neglect going to the doctor to find out if they have the disease. Because they have not been ______ with the illness, they continue to spread the disease without knowing it. Many men leave their rural homes to find work. This ______ many people when the workers have AIDS and their behavior is not safe.
In ______ to this crisis, many groups have set up programs. The goal is to educate people about AIDS. It is difficult to implement such programs, though, because of poor ______ rates. Some education programs have worked, though. One such project ______ people's fear of getting tested for AIDS. Other campaigns focus on schooling for the poor.
(A)response(B)accounted(C)judgment(D)estimated(E)literacy
(F)illustrated(G)diagnosed(H)epidemic(I)resent(J)access(K)combats
(L)facilities(M)infected(N)threatens(O)represented
Unit9
Think of success as water. In the course of progress, it flows. Water breaks rock and reshapes land. Success similarly changes things,______ the world in ways both great and small. Think of outstanding inventors and______ scientists. These were people for whom success flowed, and their names will be with us always. Your ______ river of success might be blocked however. It may be backing up and forming behind a dam. Destroying this barrier, and setting your ______ free, must be first on your list of things to do.
Maybe you have______ problems that keep you from succeeding at school. Surely, if you cannot concentrate in class, you cannot learn and hold onto ______ information. Enhance your ability to pay attention through a process of thought direction. Classes in this timeless practice are offered in most universities. If it's not taught at your school, maybe there's a religious group nearby that offers instruction.
Your personal______ might be mental, however. There's a chance that you have possibly encountered awful events in your life that are now______ you from being more productive. Be glad that fortunately therapy is available for you. Seek help from a therapist, and maybe you can make steps toward the life that you want.
Remember, the______ for greatness is within you. And the______ to awaken this greatness, to break the dam, is your own. Good luck!
(A)responsibility(B)distracting(C)reality(D)information(E)capacity
(F)concentration(G)personal(H)accomplished(I)eternal(J)published
(K)potential(L)vital(M)altering(N)barrier(O)encountering
Unit 10
What's more important to you, money, a comfortable life, or self-respect? Many people believe that we are living in an age where values are in decline. They say that a standard for morality has been______ by self-interest. Some people even ______ the people of this earth will soon be punished and that disasters will destroy much of the civilization today. Most disagree with such______ , but they do think that it is time to stop our excessive ways.
A non-religious woman from California commented, "I do believe that a moral ______ should guide our actions. We share this planet and we need to keep the values like______and treat each other with respect. There is a significant need for each inhabitant of this world to take a good look at how they are behaving."
Another man from New York said, "It's not enough to be a good person in your heart. We have to______ our good intentions through our actions. There is plenty of ______ out there. It often causes people to give in to______instead of doing what is right. I have faith that if people will just start following their ______ instead of what's easy, things will improve. We are all going to be faced with some ______ decisions. I think we're ready for the challenge, though."
(A)fascination(B)conscience(C)conclusions(D)consciousness(E)temptation
(F)tough(G)integrity(H)predict(I)convenience(J)reveal(K)utilization
(L)demonstrate(M)replaced(N)compass(O)represented下载本文