A (重庆巴蜀中学2020适应考)
Whether you are a national or an international student，we welcome you to Middleton University.Our reputation is built on providing highquality education in both academic and vocational(职业的) subjects.As well as priding ourselves on our traditional facetoface learning，we have recently introduced a range of distance learning courses.
What do they cost?
Costs for our courses vary considerably.Click on each department's homepage for more information.Scholarships and bursaries are available for certain courses，particularly for those in sciences and education.
Sample courses overview
B．A．in English Language and Literature
The main purpose of this course is to develop your ability to describe，analyze and manipulate features of the English language，and to see how these are expressed in literature.As well as taking core modules which cover these areas，students will be able to specialize in their fields of interest.
Duration：threeyear course
Course：Choose 12 out of 20 modules.
Weekly timetable：8 hours of lectures/4 hours of seminars
Assessment：essays, exams and an 8，000word dissertation at the end of the third year
Requirements：academic experience and interest in the subject；good schoolexam grades
Diploma in Teaching
In the first term，you will learn about the theory of teaching and how to be an effective teacher.In the second term，you will also begin teaching in a school.The third term is completely practical.
Duration：oneyear course
Course：Choose 6 out of 10 modules(three are compulsory)．
Weekly timetable：6 hours of lectures/2 hours of seminars/6 hours of classroom teaching
Assessment：combination of essays and classroom observation
Requirement：first degree in specific subject area
【语篇解读】 本文介绍了一所大学最近开设的在线课程。
1．What is Middleton University famous for?
A．Academic and vocational education.
B．Traditional teaching methods.
C．Distancelearning courses.
D．Facetoface communication.
A [考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“Our reputation is built on providing highquality education in both academic and vocational subjects.”可知，这所大学因为在学术和职业性课程上提供高质量的教学而获得好声誉，即它以高质量的学术和职业教学而出名。故选A项。]
2．What do the two sample courses have in common?
A．They both last for three years.
B．They both require students to hand in essays.
C．They both offer total freedom to choose modules.
D．They both favor students with interest in the subject.
B [考查细节理解。根据B.A.in English Language and Literature部分中的“Assessment：essays，exams and an 8，000word dissertation at the end of the third year”和Diploma in Teaching部分中的“Assessment：combination of essays and classroom observation”可知，这两门课程的共同点是都需要提交论文。故选B项。]
3．What is the main purpose of the text?
A．To advertise certain online courses.
B．To stress the need for distance learning.
C．To introduce distancelearning techniques.
D．To suggest a way of pursuing further education.
A [考查主旨大意。根据第一段中的“As well as priding ourselves on our traditional facetoface learning，we have recently introduced a range of distance learning courses.”以及下文所介绍的两种课程的内容、时长、考核评价和要求可知，本文的主要目的是为一些在线课程做宣传。故选A项。]
