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Free Online Courses

Reading in the Digital Age This course is for people from all walks of life who enjoy reading and would like to know how literary scholars interpret texts in the digital age. It introduces you to a variety of ways of interpreting literary texts. Through the course, you will become familiar with established, professional reading practices as well as newer, computer-driven reading techniques. Duration: 6 weeks 4 hours pw 2 August

Exploring English: Shakespeare This course is aimed at high school students and university students who wish to learn more about Shakespeare. The first week will look at Shakespeare’s life and times. For the rest of the course, we will look closely at a different play each week. Shakespearean actors will help us explore the universal themes in Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, The Tempest and Macbeth. Our video tutor will guide you through the course and look at the words and phrases that Shakespeare introduced to the English language. Duration: 6 weeks 2 hours pw 16 July

The European Discovery of China This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in Chinese, European or world history. It focuses on when and how the West first approached China. We will look at China’s place in the world and connections to the West via the Silk Road, the rise of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire, and finally the Ming dynasty. We’ll analyse this period of Chinese history through the eyes of Western travellers from the 13th to the 17th century. What these Western travellers saw, what they didn’t see—that’s the story that we will uncover in this course. Duration: 8 weeks 6 hours pw 6 July

Introduction to Italian Do you love Italian art, cinema and fashion? Have you been dreaming of visiting cities like Venice, Rome and Florence? Have you always wanted to learn Italian and get to know Italian culture? If the answers are yes, then this free online course is perfect for you. Over six weeks you will develop the skills to communicate in common conversational situations, for instance: how to introduce yourself and talk about your interests. You will also understand Italian people and lifestyle. The course is for people who are interested in discovering Italian language and culture. Duration: 6 weeks 3 hours pw Join now—started 10 June

【1】When you take Reading in the Digital Age, you will ________.

A. talk about your hobbies

B. look at literary scholars’ life

C. learn ways of understanding texts

D. develop skills to introduce yourself

【2】Exploring English: Shakespeare is designed for ________.

A. actors B. students

C. scholars D. video tutors

【3】What can people do in The European Discovery of China?

A. Learn about Chinese history.

B. Get to know Chinese travellers.

C. Share some discoveries in Europe.

D. Compare China with European countries.

【4】What is the subject of these online courses?

A. Languages and cultures. B. Sports and health.

C. Nature and environment. D. Arts and media.

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【1】C

【2】B

【3】A

【4】A

【解析】本篇文章介绍了免费在线课程的四个主题，以及这些主题针对的人群。

【1】C细节理解题。第一个小标题“Reading in the Digital Age”中的This course is for …It introduces you to a variety of ways of interpreting literary texts. 可知，本课程是为喜欢阅读的各界人士而设，……它向你介绍了多种解释文学文本的方法。故C项能学到。

【2】B细节理解题。本标题的第一句“This course is aimed at high school students and university students…”可知，本课程是针对中学生和大学生的。故选B项。

【3】A细节理解题。本标题中的第一句“We will look at China’s place in the world and connections to the West via the Silk Road, the rise of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire, and finally the Ming dynasty. We’ll analyse this period of Chinese history through the eyes of Western travellers from the 13th to the 17th century. What these Western travellers saw, what they didn’t see—that’s the story that we will uncover in this course.”可知，此课程为介绍中国历史，故A项正确。B项错误，不是中国旅行家，而是西方旅行家；C项错误，不是分享在欧洲的一些发现；D项错误，没有对中国和欧洲进行比较。

【4】A推理判断题。文章主要涉及的主题分别是“Reading in the Digital Age”的文化；“Exploring English: Shakespeare”中语言和文化，“The European Discovery of China”的中国的文化和“Introduction to Italian”中的意大利语和文化。故选A项。