2024年2月13日发(作者：)

Unit 8

A篇

Three Benefits of Digital Learning

The digital world has created different learning possibilities. It has also changed how we

approach education and training since we can now learn anywhere, anytime, and at a suitable

pace. There are many advantages of digital learning. Here are three ones for students:

1. It gives students access to engaging lessons.

Although we are used to the traditional style of learning, it wasn’t the most engaging form of

learning. Digital learning provides different methods of learning. For instance, the teacher can

easily integrate imagery, video, and audio content into a lesson. Also, some teachers can find

software that helps students to learn the topic they are teaching by presenting such topics as games.

2. It gives access to recorded content.

Those that have undergone online lessons testify to how valuable it is for some lessons to be

recorded. This is because if you miss a part of the lesson, you can easily rewind it and understand

the point that was raised. Let’s assume you did not understand a point that the teacher was

discussing but you need to understand that point before you can understand the whole lesson.

3. It gives students 24-hour access to resources.

In the traditional method of learning, you must be attentive while the lesson is going on. If you

are not attentive, you will be left behind. Digital learning, on the other hand, helps students to

learn at their own pace. However, students can still catch up at their own pace since they can have

access to the resources they need anytime they want to. (261 words)

New words

possibility: n. 可能性，机会

approach: v. 接近，对付

suitable: adj. 合适的，适当的

engaging: adj. 投入的，迷人的

integrate: v. 合并，成为一体

audio: n. 音频，音响

undergo: v. 经历，承受

testify: v. 证实，证明

rewind: v. 倒回（录音等），重绕

recorded: adj. 录制好的

assume: v. 假设，认为

attentive: adj. 注意力集中的，殷勤的

Activity 1

Choose the best answer to each question according to the passage.

1. What has created different learning possibilities?

A. AI technology

B. The teachers

C. The digital world

D. The students

2. Because of the development of digital technologies, now we can learn _____.

A. in a classroom.

B. in a school.

C. face to face with teachers.

D. anywhere and anytime.

3. What does digital learning provide?

A. Different methods of learning.

B. Convenient ways of learning.

C. Cheap ways of learning.

D. Online learning.

4. Why is it so valuable for some online lessons to be recorded?

A. Because you can miss any lesson since you can rewind the content.

B. Because you can easily rewind the part of the lessen you missed and understand the point that

was raised

C. Because you don’t have to go to classes and just learn at home.

D. Because it is easier to learn recorded lessons.

5. What will happen if you are not attentive in a traditional class?

A. You will be punished.

B. You will be left behind.

C. You will be expelled by the school.

D. You will be scolded by your teachers.

Activity 2

Take turns to ask and answer the following questions.

1. What has the development of digital technologies changed about learning?

2. Is the traditional style of learning the most engaging form of learning?

3. What can a teacher integrate into a lesson with digital learning methods?

4. What can you do if you did not understand a point that the teacher was discussing in an online

lesson?

5. According to the passage, what does digital learn give students?

Activity 3

Read the passage carefully and fill in the blanks with the proper words or phrases. Then try to

recite it. (No more than three words)

In the 1) _____ method of learning, you must be attentive while the lesson is going on. If you

are not 2) _____, you will be left behind. Digital learning, on the other hand, helps students to

learn at their 3) _____. However, students can still 4) _____ at their own pace since they can have

access to the 5) _____ they need anytime they want to.

Answers

Activity 1:

1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. B

Activity 2:

1. It has changed how we approach education and training.

2. No, it isn’t.

3. Imagery, video, and audio content.

4. You can watch the recorded lesson to understand it.

5. 24-hour access to resources.

Activity 3:

1) traditional

2) attentive

3) own pace

4) catch up

5) resources

B篇

Main Advantages of Digital Library

So, what is an e-library? It’s a type of library that houses a centralized collection of digital

items like texts, graphics, audio, and video materials, along with the methods for organizing,

storing and retrieving media. I’ll introduce the following advantages of digital library to you.

The number of people reading digital books has been steadily increasing. Younger readers

prefer e-book versions. In contrast to traditional libraries, digital ones allow readers to access to

digital resources through the Internet using any device, such as computers or smartphones.

Traditional libraries have their working hours, limiting users to use library resources. Digital

libraries, on the other hand, allow readers to read e-books, listen to audio-books and watch video

anywhere anytime. All it takes is an Internet-powered device to access and read digital library

materials at your heart’s content.

In a traditional library, multiple readers cannot read the same book at the same time. They must

wait for the other reader to return the book. However, in a digital environment, multiple readers

can have simultaneous access to the same books, videos and audio-books. Many educational

institutions are now establishing digital libraries to allow a large number of students from various

locations to access to the same book at the same time.

Due to the vulnerability of physical storage options, traditional libraries have frequently failed

to preserve valuable research, studies and content. So, what are the benefits of a digital library

for students? Digital libraries now store their resources in the cloud. As a result, digital libraries

save important research and studies for future generations. (265 words)

New words

centralized: adj. 集中的

graphics: n. 图样，图形

retrieve: v. 恢复，取回

version: n. 版本，变体

device: n. 装置，设备

multiple: adj. 多个的，多重的

simultaneous: adj. 同时发生的，同时的

location: n. 地点，位置

vulnerability: n. 弱点，脆弱性

storage: n. 储存，储藏

option: n. 选择，选择权

preserve: v. 保存， 保持

Activity 1

Choose the best answer to each question according to the passage.

1. What is a digital library？

A. It’s a kind of library that houses paper books.

B. It’s a sort of library that houses texts and graphics.

C. It’s a sort of library that houses audios and videos.

D. It’s a type of library that houses a centralized collection of digital items.

2. Who prefer e-book versions?

A. Kids.

B. Older readers.

C. Younger readers.

D. Nobody.

3. What does it take to access and read digital library materials at your heart’s content.

A. A library card.

B. An Internet-powered device.

C. A computer

D. WIFI.

4. How many readers can read the same book at the same time in a digital library?

A. Many.

B. Only one.

C. Only two.

D. None.

5. Where does a digital library store their resources?

A. In a computer.

B. In a smartphone.

C. In a USB flash disk.

D. In the cloud.

Activity 2

Take turns to ask and answer the following questions.

1. What do digital libraries allow readers to access to?

2. Why can’t users in a traditional library use unlimited resources?

3. Why can’t multiple readers read the same book at the same time?

4. Why are many educational institutions establishing digital libraries?

5. Whom do digital libraries save important research and studies for?

Activity 3

Read the passage carefully and fill in the blanks with the proper words or phrases. Then try to

recite it. (No more than three words)

The number of people reading digital books has been steadily 1) _____. Younger readers 2)

_____ e-book versions. 3) _____ traditional libraries, digital ones allow readers to 4) _____ to

digital resources through the Internet using any device, such as computers or 5) _____.

Answers

Activity 1:

1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. D

Activity 2:

1. Digital resources.

2. Because traditional libraries have their working hours.

3. Because there are limited number of books in a traditional library and readers must wait for the

other reader to return the book.

4. To allow a large number of students from various locations to access to the same book at the

same time.

5. Future generations.

Activity 3:

1) increasing.

2) prefer.

3) In contrast to.

4) access.

5) smartphones.