2012年12月英语四级考试阅读真题练习第十三篇_第2页

　　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 courses.

　　C) The evaluation system used by online universities is inherently weak.

　　D) Lack of classroom interaction reduces 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考试用书

　　D) cutting down on their expenses