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Online schools are becoming very popular with many people today. And now, even regular students are going in for online education. As it leaves them with enough time to do other things, such as a part-time job or a hobby, along with studying. However, as with everything, there are two sides about online schooling.
Let's start with the good side. Online schools cost very little. You don't have to spend money on books, or bus fees. Also, since you can work along with studying at an online schools, you would not need to take an education loan. Another benefit of going to school online is the freedom it provides. You can study wherever you want—in your house, at a cafe or even in a park. Some people who want to study further, now no longer have to take a break in their jobs, thanks to online schools.
However, those students who often need a push from their teachers to do well have a very high chance of not doing well at online schools. When studying in a class, different topics in a given subject are discussed and different students give their points of view. This is something that online schooling cannot provide.
Also, there are many employers who prefer students with a regular and traditional degree to those who have an online degree. The employers feel that students who go to full-time colleges have more knowledge compared to those who have online degrees.
In general, it can be said online schools are good for some, while others should give them up! A person should see the situation he is in and then decide whether or nor to choose an online school.
Are online schools a good idea? | |
The present situation | Online schools are so popular at present that some regular students also {#blank#}1{#/blank#} them. |
Main point | Online schooling, like everything, has two sides as follows. |
Advantages of online schooling | ●You spend {#blank#}2{#/blank#} money at an online school and you can work along with studying. ●You are free at online schools because you can study anytime and anywhere you want. ●If you want to accept further {#blank#}3{#/blank#}, you needn't give up your job thanks to online schools. |
Disadvantages of online schooling | ●Some students are likely to do badly at online schools for lack of a push from their teachers. ●Students do not have the {#blank#}4{#/blank#}to discuss with their classmates. ●After graduation, students with online degrees are not {#blank#}5{#/blank#} by many employers. |
Conclusion | Whether online schools are good for you is decided by your situation. |
{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Peter Vladovic, 18, comes from Ser-bia and would like a pen pal who is interested in discussing the political (政治的) situation in the world. He likes jazz(爵士乐) and playing tennis. He also enjoys going to islands in his free time {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Tom Synder, 36, is a businessman from Toronto, Canada. He would like to find a pen pal from a different continent (大洲) to discuss business and differences between his country and others. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Olga, 32 years old, comes from Mos- cow, Russia. She is a historian and would like to find a pen pal who is interested in discussing the history of Russia. She is not interested in comparing different political systems. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Stuart, 22, is from Dublin. He loves traveling and wants to visit Asia in the future and would like a pen pal who likes playing football and who can tell him about the differencesbetween life in Asia and Europe. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Elisabeth, 35 years old, comes from Sydney, Australia. She likes learning languages, but does not like using modern technology. She is interested infinding a pen pal who also enjoyslearning languages in a traditional manner. | A. Mary, 24, comes from Scotland. She likes playing the piano and listening to jazz music. She is interested in history but does not like discussing politics. B. Kim Lee,19, comes from Seoul, South Korea Kim loves traveling. He would like a pen pal who is interested in discussing the differences between life in Europe and in Asia. He loves listening to pop music and playing football in his free time. C. Pietro, 42, comes from Argentina in South America. He is a businessman and would like to find a pen pal who is also a businessperson and lives in North America. He likes using the Internet in his free time. D. Helga, 31, comes from Germany and speaks French, English and German. She would like a pen pal who is interested in sharing ideas about language learning. She does not like using computers for learning and believes that language learning can only happen in a classroom. E. Alessandro, 25, comes from Rome. He is interested in finding a pen pal who speaks different languages and can exchange ideas on using the computer for learning purposes. He likes playing football in his free time. F. Jennifer, 18, comes from the United States. She is interested in discussing the political differences between East Europe and North America. She loves riding her horse, Jackie, and listening to jazz music. |
Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh, and do things with. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}We don't always want people around. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} We will feel lonely if we never have a friend.
Friends sometimes don't get on well. Most of the time they will make up and become friends again. When friends move away, we feel very sad. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Then we call them or write to them. We can even see them again someday. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}It's surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them.
There's more good news for people who have friends. They live longer than people who don't. Why? It could be that they are happier. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Or it could be just knowing that someone cares. If someone cares about you, you'll take better care of yourself.
A. Of course, we can also make new friends. B. We miss them very much. C. Being happy helps you stay healthy. D. It doesn't mean they don't like each other. E. However, sometimes we need to be alone. |
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We need: ⒈five eggs ⒉some green onions ⒊a teaspoon of salt ⒋three teaspoons of oil |
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How to make it: First, beat up (打碎) the five eggs into a bowl. Cut up the green onions and put them in the bowl, too. Add a teaspoon of salt and mix them all together. Next, put the pan (平底锅) on the gas cooker (煤气灶) and turn on the gas cooker. Pour three teaspoons of oil into the pan. Then pour the mixture into the pan when the oil is hot. Turn it over from time to time. About five minutes later, it is OK. 最后，把它放到一个盘子上。 |
Do you know the weather in Henan? There are four seasons in Henan. The weather in Henan is not the same in four seasons.
It is warm in spring. People like to climb mountains. In spring, a lot of children go out to plant (种植) some trees.
What's the weather like in summer? Well, it is bot in summer. People like to go swimming in summer.
It is cool in autumn. Sometimes it is windy. People like to go on a trip in autumn.
How's the weather in winter? It is cold in winter. Sometimes it snows. People always wear warm clothes in winter. The old people don't go out because it is cold, They usually watch TV at home and keep warm.
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Season |
Weather |
Things people like to do |
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Spring |
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{#blank#}2{#/blank#} mountains; plant some trees |
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Summer |
Hot |
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Autumn |
Cool; sometimes windy |
Go on a {#blank#}4{#/blank#} |
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{#blank#}5{#/blank#} |
Cold; sometimes snowy |
Watch TV and keep warm |
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