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Auckland University Online Education — What to Expect
Most Auckland University （AU） online programs are 100 percent online so that students do not come to the school campus. Instead, AU has designed a media-rich, easy-to-use learning environment through a Learning Management System （LMS）.
• Discipline （纪律）
With disciplined work habits, you are likely to succeed as an online student. It is up to you to log on to your course and meet your own deadlines.
• Time Management
In order to earn competitive grades, plan on spending a minimum of 20-25 hours a week on each course. AU courses operate on a seven-week schedule, with start dates in January, March, May, July, September and November. Students are able to complete two courses per semester by taking one seven-week course at a time.
• Professional Connections
Many of the AU faculty （教员）who teach online have connections to industry, so the online learning environment ensures access to diverse expertise and practice. It includes an extensive network of professionals in a variety of industries.
“I work as an IT manager. And right from the very beginning, every class I took was relevant to what I was doing at work. The wide range of courses gave me a strong foundation for my career development.”
—Jim Heilman, Computer Information Systems graduate
• Technology
It goes without saying that technology plays a vital role in online learning. You will need a high-speed Internet connection and basic computer skills. For specifics, please click here to visit our Technology page.
1. How long does it take to complete one course?
A. Seven weeks. B. One semester.
C. Several months. D. At least 20-25 hours.
2. What is the purpose of mentioning Jim Heilman?
A. To recognize an excellent graduate.
B. To set a good example to other learners.
C. To prove benefits of professional connections
D. To show effective methods of online learning.
3. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A course brochure. B. A college website.
C. An academic magazine. D. An online advertisement.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是应用文。文章介绍了奥克兰大学的在线教育的优势所在。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Students are able to complete two courses per semester by taking one seven-week course at a time.”可知，一门课程需要七个星期来完成，学生每学期可以上完两门课程。即完成一门课程需要七个星期。故选A。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The wide range of courses gave me a strong foundation for my career development.”可知，广泛的课程为Jim Heilman的职业发展奠定了坚实的基础。因此文章提到Jim Heilman的目的是为了证明与专业人士建立联系的好处。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“For specifics, please click here to visit our Technology page.”可知，有关详细信息，请单击此处访问我们的技术学院的页面。因此文章可能来自一个大学网站。故选B。
