# The benefit of online courses - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 3） - 考频：中频 - 最近考试：2018.12.14Asia/2015.2.28 - 题目数：10 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/71123133-0544-489d-b6e3-b5741bd5be52（在线机考练习与音频请访问该页面） - 数据更新：2026-10-29 ## 题目原文 00:00:00,080 You will hear two students named Peter and Lynn discussing Professor John Smith's article about online course. 00:00:10,680 First, you have some time to look at questions twenty-one to twenty-six. 00:00:21,840 Now listen carefully and answer questions twenty-one to twenty-six. 00:00:54,760 Lynn, I just finished reading Professor Smith's article about the benefit of online courses. What are your thoughts on the article? 00:01:03,840 Hi, Peter. When I read that article, it was clear to me that Professor Smith does not favor the traditional methods of classroom teaching. Although I can certainly acknowledge that there were some advantages to online courses, I would say that internet courses are not always the best means for teaching and learning. 00:01:20,520 Well, I guess teaching and learning problems always exist no matter what method you are choosing. But generally, problems are more likely to arise when teaching is done through a traditional way. I think it's about time to revolutionize the old teaching style, though. 00:01:35,660 But I would hope that students consider the negatives of online learning before enrolling in online courses. 00:01:41,620 This shouldn't be a big issue since online courses are so common these days. At least I won't struggle so much. And Professor Smith points out that computer learning is well suited for some courses, especially the technical courses. I think it makes sense to some extent based on my own experience. 00:02:02,320 That's good, but unfortunately, that theory doesn't work for me. 00:02:06,320 What a shame. I got an A for that online computing course last year. Anyway, the next part is personal interaction. I think the mutual interaction offered by traditional teaching is overrated in the article and doesn't have much value. 00:02:24,260 I think it's a distraction and that time could be better spent on the subject matter of the course. 00:02:30,460 Oh, I disagree strongly. Peter, you're dismissing the benefits of face-to-face interaction between students and teachers in traditional classroom settings. The article says that learning is a two-way street, and it's much easier for students to learn if they can ask questions and have discussions with their teachers. 00:02:49,020 I'm still not sure about that, but online courses can foster students' technical skills. In learning the subject matter online, students will gain the technical know-how they'll need in their future endeavors. 00:03:03,180 I didn't pay much attention to that, but I do agree that students can learn very limited technical skills in a typical classroom, whereas they can learn more in an online course. What do you think Professor Smith means when he says online courses should be flexible in time? 00:03:19,600 That's essential. The point of learning online is to allow those who can't attend courses at fixed time to learn. The patterns of traditional teaching are different from those of online teaching. The former features a steady curriculum schedule, and that's where online teaching shows its edge. 00:03:39,560 I can't agree more. 00:03:43,860 Before you hear the rest of the discussion, you have some time to look at questions twenty-seven to thirty. 00:03:53,760 Now listen and answer questions twenty-seven to thirty. 00:04:19,160 The second part of the article shares some thoughts about the use of Internet on campus. I'm kind of lost in that part. 00:04:26,360 Well, I think what he's trying to say is that students are already accustomed to doing their research on the Internet since it can be a huge waste of time if they look for the information by reading so many books. They always count on the Internet. Although some people say computers could be better used for other purposes, he emphasizes that many teachers are already instructing students by using the computer as a research tool. 00:04:55,080 Thanks for clarifying that. What about the next part saying that students are divided? Do you know what that means? 00:05:02,34 Well, it's certainly not that some students are not willing to use computers. They're already well accustomed to that. 00:05:09,200 You're right about that. Most students already use the Internet as their primary source for news and information. 00:05:14,980 Professor Smith probably intends to say that computers are not easily accessible and available to all students. 00:05:23,020 Yes. Not all students can afford computers. 00:05:26,080 Although many teachers encourage the use of other resources, many students prefer to use the Internet as they are most comfortable with computers and the Internet. They have the Internet at their fingertips, whereas other resources might take more time and energy to access. 00:05:43,060 Yes. And as Professor Smith notes, with online courses, the student support system is already in place. Instead of asking fellow students or the professor for assistance, students would be able to get any information they need online, and this assistance would be available immediately. 00:05:59,800 So why do you think Professor Smith is recommending the use of computers as the school's main means of educating students? Do you think he's interested in reducing some of the fees associated with traditional classroom courses? 00:06:14,900 I think it's all about the money. He is promoting online courses simply because he thinks it will enable the school to make more money. 00:06:22,820 I never thought of it that way. 00:06:24,830 Many schools already have limited space for classrooms. If the school board wants to enroll more students, they can do that through distance learning mode. Instead of recruiting more teachers, the same course resources can be sold to both online and offline students. Plus, some computer companies are willing to financially support the schools that promote this type of learning. 00:06:46,580 I see. This is profitable in every sense. All right, now we'll have something to write about in the research paper. 00:06:56,860 That is the end of section three. 00:07:00,240 You now have half a minute to check your answers. ## 题目与答案 ### 21. Old methods bring teaching problems Old methods bring teaching problems - Peter only - Lynne only - both Peter and Lynne **答案**：Peter only 原文定位：Well, I guess teaching and learning problems always exist no matter what method you are choosing. But generally, problems are more likely to arise when teaching is done through a traditional way 同义替换：「Old methods」↔「traditional way」；「bring teaching problems」↔「problems are more likely to arise」 ### 22. Students should be cautious when applying for an online course Students should be cautious when applying for an online course - Peter only - Lynne only - both Peter and Lynne **答案**：Lynne only 原文定位：But I would hope that students consider the negatives of online learning before enrolling in online courses 同义替换：「should be cautious」↔「consider the negatives」；「applying for」↔「enrolling」 ### 23. Computers can be applied to certain courses Computers can be applied to certain courses - Peter only - Lynne only - both Peter and Lynne **答案**：Peter only 原文定位：And Professor Smith points out that computer learning is well suited for some courses, especially the technical courses. I think it makes sense to some extent based on my own experience 同义替换：「applied to certain courses」↔「well suited for some courses」 ### 24. Personal contact is not helpful Personal contact is not helpful - Peter only - Lynne only - both Peter and Lynne **答案**：Peter only 原文定位：Anyway, the next part is personal interaction. I think the mutual interaction offered by traditional teaching is overrated in the article and doesn't have much value 同义替换：「contact」↔「interaction」；「not helpful」↔「doesn't have much value」 ### 25. Online courses improve technical skills Online courses improve technical skills - Peter only - Lynne only - both Peter and Lynne **答案**：both Peter and Lynne 原文定位：I'm still not sure about that, but online courses can foster students' technical skills;I didn't pay much attention to that, but I do agree that students can learn very limited technical skills in a typical classroom, whereas they can learn more in an online course ### 26. Online courses should have more time flexibility Online courses should have more time flexibility - Peter only - Lynne only - both Peter and Lynne **答案**：both Peter and Lynne 原文定位：That's essential. The point of learning online is to allow those who can't attend courses at fixed time to learn;that's where online teaching shows its edge ### 27. 27 What does John Smith think about the usage of Internet on campus? 27 What does John Smith think about the usage of Internet on campus? - The students depend heavily on the Internet - Schools could make better use of computers - Teachers should encourage students to use computer **答案**：The students depend heavily on the Internet 原文定位：They have the Internet at their fingertips ### 28. 28 What`s the meaning of John Smith`s term “divided”? 28 What`s the meaning of John Smith`s term “divided”? - student tend to avoid using computers - students don`t have access to computers - students are encouraged to use other useful resources **答案**：students don`t have access to computers 原文定位：Professor Smith probably intends to say that computers are not easily accessible and available to all students. Yes. Not all students can afford computers 同义替换：「don`t have access to」↔「not easily accessible」 ### 29. 29 What kind of help does John Smith think students should get? 29 What kind of help does John Smith think students should get? - classmates` help - online help - teachers` help **答案**：online help 原文定位：with online courses, the student support system is already in place. Instead of asking fellow students or the professor for assistance, students would be able to get any information they need online, and this assistance would be available immediately ### 30. 30 Why is professor Smith introducing the computers to school classrooms? 30 Why is professor Smith introducing the computers to school classrooms? - computer companies can sell computers more easily - students can save money - schools can make more profits **答案**：schools can make more profits 原文定位：I think it's all about the money. He is promoting online courses simply because he thinks it will enable the school to make more money 同义替换：「introducing」↔「promoting」；「profits」↔「money」 --- 以上内容由鸭圈雅思真题库（www.yaquan.site）提供，收录近期雅思考试真题回忆，支持在线机考模式免费练习。