He has millions of students from all over the world.They listen to his classes online.They(1) see his face on the screen. Salman Khan, 42, from the US, is the founder(创始人)of the learning website Khan Academy.
Unlike other online courses that film teachers(2) classes, Khan's videos only use his voice and a digital blackboard for writing. He says he doesn't want a human face to distract(使分心)students. Khan also makes his classes (3) 10 to 15 minutes so that students won't lose interest. They can also get scores from taking classes.
The courses are translated into more than 36 different languages(4) Chinese. About 80 teachers from the world's top universities are now also teaching on the website. But all this started nine years ago with just one man﹣Khan. These kinds of special courses make Khan Academy one of the world's(5) online education websites.
In 2006, Khan made homemade videos to help his (6) grade cousin with math. He posted the videos online and got thousands of views. This encouraged him to make more videos and create his own website Khan Academy.
Khan understands that many kids,especially those in developing countries, cannot get a good education.He has three degrees from universities.He wants to use his(7) to help more people.Thus,his courses are all offered for free. "Our task is to (8) a free, world﹣class education for anyone, anywhere," he said.
Khan's website has (9) become very popular worldwide but won a lot of respect(尊重). Even Bill Gates, the founder of Micros of, is one of his fans. Gates (10) D over ﹩1.5 million to support Khan and named him "the teacher to the world".
(1)A. always |
B. usually |
C. never |
D. sometimes |
(2)A. to give |
B. giving |
C. give |
D. gave |
(3)A. as long as |
B. as much as |
C. as short as |
D. as soon as |
(4)A. including |
B. with |
C. as |
D. beside |
(5)A. least popular |
B. more popular |
C. popular |
D. most popular |
(6)A. nine |
B. nineth |
C. ninth |
D. the ninth |
(7)A. knowledge |
B. fame |
C. courage |
D. value |
(8)A. give |
B. offer |
C. provide |
D. pay |
(9)A. ever |
B. already |
C. not |
D. not only |
(10)A. gave out |
B. gave off |
C. gave up |
D. gave away |
My teacher is very (幽默) and she likes telling jokes.
The sweet smell of the flowers in the garden comes (穿过) the open window,making us feel a good mood(心情).
Smile is very important when we (交流;联系) with each other.
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Nowadays,there are mainly robots working in factories.They can help to build cars,and(1) doing simple jobs over and over again.Fewer people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring,but robots will never get(2) .Some robots in Japan can walk and dance.There will be many(3) robots in the future.Some scientists believe that we can make robots move like people,and it will be possible to make(4) really think and talk like humans.However,it may take(5) of years.The robots in the future will have many different shapes,such as humans, plants,animals and so on.Do you think you will have your own robot in the future?
A: Hi, Bill. I notice you are reading the novel again.(1)
B: Three times. Every time I read it, I can learn something new.
A: Really? Who wrote it?
B: Richard Adams.(2) I like writers who have special opinions.
A: Me, too. Could you please tell me more?
B: OK. Richard wrote a book for his daughters in the early time.(3)
A: Sounds interesting. Where did you buy this book?
B: (4)
A: Is it far from here?
B: No.(5) Just next to the People's Cinema.
A: Oh, I see. Thank you!
A. Only 10 minutes' walk from here. B. What a wonderful novel! C. In the Rose Bookshop. D. He's a great English writer. E. How many times have you read it? F. In 1974, the book came out and it became very popular. |