Unit 1 Section B

1. Unit 1 Section B Keys to Successful Online Learning

2. Class Schedule • Reading Skills • New words and Expressions • Text Analysis • Test Yourself • Fun Time

3. Reading Skills Exercises Reading Skills

4. Finding out Word Meanings Most Experienced readers try to guess or make out the meaning of unfamiliar words through context clues. In order to make meaning clear, good writers often provide or give such clues for readers. It is a good idea to learn the different kinds of clues you might come across in your reading.

5. Reading Skills Example Finding out Word Meanings 1. By definition • By using punctuation B. By helping words For example: that is, meaning, such as, or, likewise... The harboris protected by a jetty—a wall built out into the water. Jane is indecisive, that is, she can’t make up her mind.

6. Reading Skills Example Finding out Word Meanings 2. By the opposite of the word 3. By your own experience Jane was talking with others while Eliza remained reticent all the time. Most of us agreed, but Bill dissented. The door was so low that I hit my head on the lintel.

7. Reading Skills Example Finding out Word Meanings 4. By sentences before or after the sentence 5. By examples I am a resolute man. Once I set up a goal, I won’t give it up easily. He had a wan look. He was so pale and weak that we thought he was ill. Select any of theseperiodicals: Times, Newsweek or Reader’s Digest.

8. Reading Skills Example Finding out Word Meanings 6. By word part clues— stems and affixes • Compound Words B.Prefixes and Suffixes landmark = land+mark motorcycle = motor+cycle Prefixes: mis-, in-, im-, il-, ir-, re-, un-, dis-, etc. Suffixes: -ful, -less, -able, etc.

9. Reading Skills Exercises 1. Many different people find that the online method requires them to use their experiences and that online learning offers them a place to communicate with each other. This forum for communication removes the visual barriers that hinder some students in expressing themselves. A. the online method B. a place for online learning C. a place to exchange opinions D. the experience for online learning

10. Reading Skills Exercises • This forum for communication removes the visual barriers that hinder some students in expressing themselves. A. hide B. prevent C. help D. advance

11. Reading Skills Exercises 3.Remember that instructors cannot see their students in an online course. This means students must be absolutely explicit with their comments and requests. If they experience technical difficulties, or problems in understanding something about the course, they MUST speak up; otherwise there is no way anyone can know something is wrong. A. necessary B. careful C. attentive D. clear

12. Reading Skills Exercises • Online courses require students to make decisions based on facts as well as experience. It is absolutely necessary for students to assimilate information and make the right decisions based on critical thinking. A. take in B. take down C. put into different class D. make an analysis of

13. Reading Skills Exercises 5. Just as many excellent instructors may not be effective online facilitators, not all students have the necessary qualities to perform well online. A. teachers B. learning assistants C. inspectors D. course designers

14. New Words Expressions New Words and Expressions

15. community n. a group of people living together and / or united by shared interests • The internationalcommunity condemned the attack on civilians. • The main habitants of our community are all kinds of minorities. the black community  黑人社区 the academic community  学术界

16. make or become larger expand v. unfold or spread out • Metals expand when they are heated. • A tyre expands when you pump air into it. • To learn English well, one must expand his or her vocabulary. expand in/into • The small pocket dictionary was expanded into a larger volume. • The petals of many flowers expand in the sunshine.

17. expansion n. expanding or being expanded • expansion of the currency 通货膨胀 • expansion of territory 领土的扩张 • the expansion of gases when heated 气体受热膨胀 able, tending, to expand expansive a. (of persons, speech) unreserved, effusive

18. unique a. unusual ; being the only one of itself  unique ideas uniqueenvironment • The town is very unique in its beautiful and quiet environment. • The student’s composition is full ofuniqueexpressions. unique scenery

19. reflect (of a surface)throw back (light, heat, sound); (of a mirror) send back an image of v. express; show the nature of • The sunlight was reflected from the water. • Does the literature of a nation reflect its politics? reflect in/into consider; think on • I must reflect upon what answer to give/ how to answer that question.

20. reflection [U] reflecting or being reflected [C] sth reflected, esp an image reflected in a mirror or in still water n. • the reflection of heat • see one’s reflection in a mirror • lost in reflection • the reflection of trees in a lake [U] thought; (re)consideration [C] expression of a thought in speech or writing; idea arising in the mind • do sth without sufficient reflection • reflections on the pleasure of being idle 对闲散生活之乐趣的看法

21. critical of or at a crisis a. of the work of a critic fault-finding • She looks on everything with a critical eye. • We are at a critical time in our history. • The patient’s condition is critical. critical opinions on art and literature critical remarks 吹毛求疵的评论

22. Note:in the that- clause of “it is/was critical that…” pattern, we should either use “should + bare infinitive” or simply usebare infinitive. • It was critical that the teacher (should) not punish the students who gave incorrect answers. • 关键的是那位老师不应该惩罚回答错误的学生。 • It is critical that you (should) keep up with the progress of an online course. • 跟上网络课程的进度十分重要。

23. Similar Patterns： It is necessary/essential/imperative/proper/ best/crucial/important/vital/urgent/natural/ incredible/advisable that+ (should) + bare infinitive… Make your choice: 1. It is vital that some immediate actions _____. a. must be taken b. will be taken c. be taken 2. It’s necessary that _____ the dictionary in time. a. he returned b. he return c. he returns

24. arise vi.appear; come into being Cf. • The phenomenon aroseas prices soared. (appear) • As prices rose, the retirees’ lives were greatly affected. (go up) • As prices were raised, the retirees’ lives were greatly affected. (lift) • The rocketing prices aroused the • retirees’ concerns. (catch)

25. explicit a. clear and fully expressed implicit a. implied though not plainly expressed • He gave an explicit description of how the accident happened. • He gave an implicit warning in his epeech. • The agreement is explicit in saying the rent must be paid by the tenth of every month.

26. become/be aware/unaware of have (no) knowledge or understanding of • I’m quite aware of how you feel about this problem. • The tomb-robbers were aware of their fate. • He was so deep in his reading that he wasn’t aware of his father had entered. • Theyare unaware ofthe truth.

27. allow for take into consideration • You should allow for the weather when you plan for an outing. • In working with silk, the tailor mustallow forshrinkage. • Students’ financial situation allows forno unnecessary expenditures.

28. community expand aware unique following ideal visual barrier addition reflect environment critical ability perspective peer instruct instructor arise absolute absolutely understanding reinforce requirement likely commit input essential challenge normally sequence sequential vital effective play a role in to be aware of in addition reflect on allow for

29. Text Analysis Text Structure Language Points

30. Introduction (Para. 1) Online students require unique qualities to be successful. Part I S T R U C T U R E Main Body (Paras.2-15) Seven keys to successful Online learning Part II Conclusion (Para. 16) If you have these qualities, online learningmay be one of the best discoveries you will ever make. Part III

31. Language Points 1. While regular schools still exist, the virtual classroom plays an important role in today’s learning community. Meaning: Though there are regular schools, the virtual classroom has a very important position in today’s education.

32. Decide the meaning of “while” : • While I was listening to the radio, other roommates were playing computer games. • English is understood all over the world while Turkish is spoken by only a small number of people. • While she is a pleasant girl, she can be very difficult to work with. 与……同时 用来表示对比或相反的情况 =although 尽管

33. Language Points 2. This forum for communication removes the visual barriers that hinder some students from expressing themselves. Meaning: As a platform for communication, the online method doesn’t require people to see each other. So some students won’t feel it difficult to express their ideas.

34. Language Points Meaning: What is more, students are given time to think about the information carefully before replying. 3. In addition, students are given time to reflect on the information before replying.

35. Language Points 4. In the virtual classroom nearly all communication is written, so it is critical that students feel comfortable expressing themselves in writing. Meaning: In the online classroom, people communicate with each other by writing, so it is very important that students do feel at ease in writing to express their opinions.

36. Language Points 5. Requirements for online courses are not less than those of any quality program. no 和 less, without等否定形式构成双重否定，加强语气。 No one can be here more than a few hours without sensing an enormous optimism. 任何人在这里只要呆上 几个小时都 会感觉到一 种强烈的乐观主义精神。 Achieving success in this job is no less challenging than my previous one. 这项工作的成功不比我 以前的工作缺少挑战性。

37. Language Points 6. It is absolutely necessary for students to assimilate information and make the right decisions based on critical thinking. Meaning: It is very necessary for students to understand and take in information. Besides, students should examine and judge information carefully and then make the right decisions.

38. Test Yourself • In the wife’s eyes, his _____ to their marriage life is far from perfect. A) requirement B) commitment C) participation D) reflection

39. 2. It is best to _____ wear through friction in designing the parts of every machine. A) have insight into B) come up with C) allow for D) reflect on 3. Good habits of living have proved to be of much _____ to our health. A) barrier B) benefit C) immunity D) commitment

40. 4. If people feel hopeless, they don’t bother to _____ the skills they need to succeed. A) require B) inquire C) acquire D) enquire 5. As a result of his hard work, he has gained ______ to the Beijing University. A) access B) commitment C) opportunity D) reward

41. 6. With the supplies of nurses below _____, the local government decided to recruit (招募) volunteers. A) acquirements B) assignments C) commitment D) requirements 7. Only when one is ______ of one’s getting behind is one more likely to catch up. A) critical B) aware C) visual D) effective

42. 8. It is better for you to be _____ about its consequences before you take any action. A) positive B) absolute C) critical D) favorite 9. As an ideal _____ to the spread of SARS, this medicine is now in great demand. A) barrier B) commitment C) challenge D) access 上一页 下一页

43. 10. When her business goes wrong, she tends to _____ for advice. A) get access to B) come across C) reach out D) speak up

44. Sing Fun Time

45. Believe it or not, you can benefit a lot from singing or listening to English songs, which can help you better your pronunciation and intonation, develop language sense, pick up new expressions, etc. Besides, learning by singing is more entertaining, interesting and effective. Why not sing along?

46. SING Sing, sing a song, Sing out loud, sing out strong. Sing of good things, not bad, Sing of happy, not sad. Sing, sing a song, Make it simple to last your whole life long. Don’t worry that it’s not good enough for anyone else to hear. Just sing, sing a song.

47. Sing, sing a song, Let the world sing along. Sing of love that would be, Sing for you and for me. Sing, sing a song, Make it simple to last your whole life long. Don’t worry that it’s not good enough for anyone else to hear, Just sing, sing a song.

48. Thank You