新视野英语原文大一上学期Word文件下载.docx

1、Learning a Foreign LanguageLearning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life Although at times, learning a language v/as frustrating, it v/as well v/orth the effortMy experience v/ith a foreign language began in junior middle school, when I took my f

2、irst English class I had a kind and patient teacher who often praised all of the students Because of this positive method, I eagerly answered all the questions I could, never worrying much about making mistakes I was at the top of my class for two yearsWhen I went to senior middle school, I v/as eag

3、er to continue studying English; however, my experience in senior school v/as very different from before While my former teacher had been patient v/ith all the students, my new teacher quickly punished those v/ho gave in correct an sv/ers Whenever we answered incorrectly, she pointed a long stick at

4、 us and， shaking it up and dov/n, shouted, No! No! It didnt take me long to lose my eagerness to ansv/er questions Not only did I lose my joy in ansv/ering questions, but also I totally lost my desire to say anything at all in EnglishHowever, that state didnt last long V/hen I went to college, I lea

5、rned that all students were required to take an English course Un like my senior middle school teacher, my college English teachers v/ere patient and kind, and none of them carried long, pointed sticks! Hov/ever, the situation was far from perfect As our classes were very large, I v/as only able to

6、answer a couple of questions in each class period Also, after a few v/eeks of classes, I no deed there were many students v/ho spoke much better than I did I bega n to feel intimidated So, once again, although for different reasons, I was afraid to speak It seemed my English was going to stay at the

7、 same level forever.That was the situation until a couple of years later; whe n I v/as offered an opport unity to study English through an online course The communication medium was a computer, phone line, and modem I soon got access to the necessary equipment，learned the technology from a friend an

8、d participated in the virtual classroom 5 to 7 days a v/eekOnline learning is not easier than regular classroom study; it requires nnuch time, commitment and discipline to keep up v/ith the flow of the course. I worked hard to meet the minimum standards set by the course and to complete assignments

9、on time.I practiced all the time. I carried a little dictionary v/ith me everywhere I went, as v/ell as a notebook in which I listed any nev/ words I heard I made many, sometimes embarrassing, mistakes. Once in a while I cried with frustrate on，and sometimes I felt like giving up. But I didnt feel i

10、ntimidated by students v/ho spoke faster than I did because I took all the time I needed to think out my ideas and wrote a reply before posting it on the screen. Then, one day I realized I could understand just about everything I came across, and most importantly, I could say” anything I wanted to i

11、n English Although I still made nnany mistakes and was continually learning, I had finally reaped the ben efits of all that hard v/ork.Learning a foreign language has been a most trying experienee for me, but one that I wouldnt trade for anything Not only did learning another language teach me the v

12、alue of hard work, but 让 also gave me in sights into ano ther culture, and my mind v/as opened to new v/ays of seeing things The most wonderful result of having learned a foreign language v/as that I could communicate with many more people than before Talking v/ith people is one of my favorite activ

13、ities, so being able to speak a new language lets me meet new people, participate in conversations, and form new, unforgettable friendships. Nov/ that I speak a foreign lan guage, in stead of staring into space v/hen English is being spoken， I can participate and make friends. I am able to reach out

14、 to others and bridge the gap betv/een my language and culture and theirsSection BKeys to Successful Online LearningWhile regular schools still exist, the virtual classroom plays an important role in todays learning community. Job opportunities for students are expanding rapidly and more people of a

15、ll ages are becoming av/are of online learning that allov/s them to study at home Online students, however，require unique qualities to be successful. The follov/ing list discusses some ideal qualities of successful online students1.Be open-minded about sharing life, v/ork, and learning experiences a

16、s part of online lear ning.Many different people find that the on line method requires them to use their experiences and that online learning offers them a place to communicate v/ith each other. This forum for communication removes the visual barriers that hinder some students from expressing themselves In addition, students are given time to reflect on the information before replying. In this v/ay, st