阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题。（请注意问题后的词数要求）

For career advancement or just for fun, thousands are going back to school online.

In our age of rapid change, big rewards go to those who possess cutting-edge knowledge. Employers and customers look for people who can successfully negotiate the opportunities around us.

From being able to skillfully operate leading software programs, to web development, to improving personal skills; thousands are sharpening their minds and careers with exciting courses on the Internet.

Internet-based, online courses give you a number of convenient advantages. With nothing more than an online connection and a browser（浏览器）you can logon and enjoy one of thousands of study programs via web pages and email. There are never any commuting or parking hassles（匆忙）. Multimedia online courses also make learning easy and fun!

Because virtual schools on the Net don’t require a campus, full-time staff, or a football team, Internet-based courses are far cheaper than traditional classroom courses. You can learn at your own pace, doing assignments and communicating with instructors and fellow learners whenever you have time.

Before you enroll, check to see if your employer or business requires a specific kind of knowledge. You can pursue online study towards skills that you require on the job. If your goal is strictly self-improvement, look for a course that focuses on developing skills you can enjoy and use. You have your own choice.                               . It costs a lot, takes too much time, or has little to do with your life.

If it has been long time since you took a class, you will probably find the rewards of study have improved. Adults with rich work and life experience have a wealth of knowledge they can use to add depth and meaning to their studies. You often find things you can quickly learn in an internet course give you new insight into experiences at work.

1.What is talked about in the passage? (within 10 words)

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2.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 6 with a proper sentence. (within 15 words)

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3.Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following one?

You can learn at whatever speed that suits you, do your homework and communicate with your teachers and fellow learners no matter when you have time.

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4.What is one disadvantage of online study in your opinion? (within 30 words)

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5.Translate the underlined sentence in the last paragraph into Chinese.

假定你是李华，David 是你的美国笔友。他对中国鼓励使用环保购物袋很感兴趣，来信向你询问此事。请你给他写封回信。主要内容如下：

◇         感谢他的关注。

◇         简要介绍相关情况。

◇         谈谈你的感想。

注意：

1.         词数100左右，信的格式已为你写好。

2.         可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3.         参考词汇：环抱购物袋---environment-friendly shopping bag; 关注---concern.

Dear David,

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Yours,

Li Hua

---In recent years, _____ problem of global warming has been very serious.

  ---That's right. People are facing ____ number of natural disasters now.

Recently our class held a fierce ________ as to whether to raise the price of school meals or not.

He was found guilty. _____, he lost the job and was blamed for incompetence.

Rome was not built in a day. You should set ______ goals and work hard to achieve them.

________, we will go camping this weekend.

_____ maths is concerned, Tom is the best student in our class.

The film is said to have cost _________ money because of lots of famous stars performing in it.

---Will Li Ming attend the concert by Jay Chou？

  ---No. He _____ for the coming speech contest lately.