2007.12.22英语四级试卷 - 阅读2
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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 
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