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Test 3.
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This is the IELTS listening test. You will hear a number of different recordings and you will
have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time for you to read the
instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work.
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All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in four parts at the end of the test, you
will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
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Now turn to part one.
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Part one.
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You will hear a woman phoning a travel agency about hot air balloon rides. First, you have
some time to look at. Questions 1:00 to 5:00.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 1:00 to 5:00.
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Good morning. Smart travel, Jason speaking.
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Hi, good morning. I saw your advert in today's paper about hot air balloon trips. It sounds
pretty exciting and I wonder how much it costs.
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Well, the price may vary depending on the location, number of participants and add-ons.
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A single ride may cost you up to 280 lbs per.
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But if you choose group booking, there is a discount and the cheapest flight is 125 lbs each
for a group booking of at least 10 people.
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Oh, that's not too bad. What do you mean by add-ons?
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They are optional items like taking photos for you during the ride, champagne and sit down
breakfast after the flight.
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Upon completing the trip, we will provide each participant with a certificate.
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And that is entirely free of charge.
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Can I book a ride over the phone?
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Yes, that's an option. Reservations can be made one year ahead of your trip by telephone,
but to pick a specific date, you must book online.
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A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you right afterwards.
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How high can the balloons go?
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A hot air balloon's height is limited by the temperature of the air and how much fuel it can
carry.
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And the highest altitude ever recorded for a ride is 1800 metres.
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Most rides stay below 300 meters.
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Oh boy, that's impressive. How long is a single run?
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The average hot air balloon ride lasts about an hour.
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The entire ballooning experience, which includes ground preparation, flight and post flight,
packing up and celebration.
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May take two to three hours.
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And what time are the flights?
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Our flights generally meet about an hour before sunrise on the day you will be notified of the
exact meeting time the evening before your flight. Night flights are avoided due to weather
conditions.
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Fair enough.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at Questions 6 to
10.
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Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
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Which month do you recommend for a hot air balloon trip?
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Autumn is the best time of year to take the trip. Not only can you see the changing hues of
the trees from above, but it is a great way to spend time with the whole family before it gets
too cold.
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I see.
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But Please note that our flight may be cancelled and you will be notified by phone the day.
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Why is that?
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It can be quite dangerous to fly under bad weather conditions like a thunderstorm.
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So our experienced pilots will not go under such conditions.
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What should I wear for the ride?
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We suggest wearing comfortable clothing like a jacket.
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Multiple layers are always better. Wearing a helmet for safety concerns is also a good idea.
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Sandals are not permitted.
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Can children or older people participate?
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All children must be above the minimum age of nine years old.
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And they have to be accompanied by at least a parent or guardian. However, an adult has
no age limit as long as they meet the health requirements.
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What exactly are the health requirement?
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Participants must at least be in fair physical condition.
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For example, they shall have no significant knee, hip or back problems and no recent
surgeries or broken bones.
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They must also stand unassisted for an hour during the flight.
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It is the required position during the whole flight.
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As the balloon comes to land, all passengers will need to adopt the landing position with
knees bent in front of.
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Are those rides safe?
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Hot air balloon companies are required to have a commercial balloon pilot license.
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And all our pilots go through rigorous training before they are allowed to fly.
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It is a relatively gentle activity.
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However, the impact of a balloon landing can vary drastically depending on factors like wind
speed.
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Sometimes it is similar to the momentum of jumping off a small chair.
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If you cannot jump off a small.
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Air speaking to your doctor before booking a balloon flight is best.
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Thank you very much. I think that's all I need to know.
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Thanks for calling goodbye.
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That is the end of part one. You now have half a minute to check your answers to part one.
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Part 2.
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You will hear the head teacher of Rivermead school talking to a group of journalists about
facilities at the school that are open to the general public.
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First, you have some time to look at Questions 11 to 14.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 14.
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What I'd like to do at this meeting is to tell you a bit about the facilities that Rivermeade
school offers people in the community.
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I'd like to start by talking about the new theatre that we've just opened in our school.
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Its mission is to maximise opportunities for local audiences to experience productions of the
highest quality.
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Amongst other things, this will involve offering a place where professional drama companies
in the area can perform.
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But there'll also be opportunities to host national and international companies, both those
which are up and coming and those which have already established a reputation.
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Details of our first Seasons Theatre program are already online.
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I hope you'll agree that it looks very exciting.
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As well as music and dance, there'll be drama from modern writers, and there'll also be a
high proportion of shows aimed at children and families. You'll notice that there is one empty
space in November.
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That's because the Chinese state acrobatic troop have had to cancel their visit, but hopefully
we'll be able to announce a replacement very soon.
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Now we're often asked about the theatre's sources of funding. Well, a limited amount of
money will come from various government subsidies, but the bulk of the revenue will be
generated by the sale of tickets, which is one reason why we'd be grateful for your help in
promoting the work of the theatre.
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In addition, there are opportunities for individuals to support the theatre on a regular basis
through its sponsorship scheme.
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The benefits to donors include access to rehearsals and to show previews.
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But the new theatre isn't the only facility which is open to everyone.
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The school also has a small museum.
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This holds various objects that were found when the ground was excavated to lay the
foundations for the building, as well as other historical objects.
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Entrance to this is free. We also have a state-of-the-art Sports hall. This is reserved for our
students during term time, but anyone can use it in the school holidays.
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And our cafeteria is worth a visit. It has a varied menu, and it's open all day to visitors as well
as staff and students.
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Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 15 to 20.
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Now listen and answer questions 15 to 20.
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Right. I'll just point out some things on the map of the school campus I've given you. First of
all, the theatre that's opposite car park P2 on the South side.
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You're not allowed to park anywhere.
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Except in the car parks.
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There are two marked on your.
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Map PP1 and P2 but there's.
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A new car.
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Park, which has only just been completed, and that's at the most northern end of the
campus. Some people might want to consider coming by bus. There's a good service from
the city centre to the school and the bus stops at the roundabout.
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That's where it turns round to go back. So you have to get off there. It doesn't go up as far as
Park Rd.
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Then to get to the sports hall, you take the right fork after the main entrance and justice.
Keep going past the classroom block.
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You have to go straight across the roundabout and it's further on on the right hand side.
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Of that road.
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Then there's the cafeteria. There are various ways to get there, because it's at the junction of
Park Road and Rennies Drive on the north side of Park Rd.
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In nice weather, you can sit outside to eat and admire the view.
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Then the museum is fairly central. Just go left after the main entrance. Take the first turning
on the right, and when you reach a junction, the museum is facing you now.
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That is the end of Part 2. You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Part 2.
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Part three, you will hear two students named Peter and Lynn discussing Professor John
Smith's article about online course. First, you have some time to look at Questions 21 to 26.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 26.
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Lynn, I just finished reading Professor Smith's article about the benefits of online courses.
What are your thoughts on the article?
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Hi Peter. When I read that article, it was clear to me that Professor Smith does not favour the
traditional methods of classroom teaching, although I can certainly acknowledge that there
are some advantages to online.
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And course, I would say that Internet courses are not always the best means for teaching
and learning.
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I think it's about time to revolutionize the old teaching style though.
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But I would hope that students consider the negatives of online learning before enrolling in
online courses.
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This shouldn't be a big issue since online courses are so common these days. At least I
won't struggle so much and Professor Smith points out that computer learning is well suited
for some courses, especially the technical courses.
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Unfortunately, that theory doesn't work.
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For me.
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What a shame. I got an A for that online computing course last year anyway. Next part is
personal interaction. I think the personal interaction offered by traditional teaching is
overrated in the article and doesn't have much value. I think it's a distraction and that time
could be better spent on the subject matter of the course.
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Oh, I disagree strongly, Peter. You're dismissing the benefits of face to face interaction
between students and teachers in traditional classroom.
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Settings. The article says that learning is a two way St. and it's much easier for students to
learn if they can ask questions and have discussions with their teachers.
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I'm still not sure about that, but online courses can foster students technological skills in
learning the subject matter online. Students will gain the technical know how they'll need in
their future endeavors.
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I can't agree more. What do you think Professor Smith means when he says online courses
should be flexible in time?
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That's essential the point of learning online is to allow those who can't attend courses at
fixed time.
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I agree.
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Before you hear the rest of the discussion, you have some time to look at Questions 27 to
30.
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Now listen and answer questions 27 to 30.
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The second part of the article shares some thoughts about the use of Internet on campus.
I'm kind of lost in that part.
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Well, I think what he's trying to say is that students are already accustomed to doing their
research on the Internet, although some people say computers could be better used for
other purposes.
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He emphasizes that many teachers are already instructing students to use the computer as
a research tool.
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Thanks for clarifying that. What about the next part, saying that students are divided? Do you
know what that means?
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Well, it's certainly not that some students are afraid to use computers. They're already well
accustomed to that.
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You're right about that. Most students already use the Internet as their primary source for
news and information.
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Professor Smith probably intends to say that computers are not easily accessible and
available to all students.
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Yes, not all students can afford computers. And as Professor Smith note, with online
courses, the student support system is already in place. Instead of asking fellow students or
the professor for assistance.
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Students would be able to get any information they need online and this assistance would be
available immediately.
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So why do you think Professor Smith is recommending the use of computers as the school's
main means of educating students? Do you think he is interested in reducing some of the
fees associated with traditional classroom courses?
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I think it's all about the money he is promoting online courses simply because he thinks it will
enable the school to make more money.
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I never thought of it that way.
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Many schools already have limited space for classrooms. If the school board wants to enroll
more.
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Students, they can do that through distance learning mode instead of recruiting more
teachers. The same course resources can be sold to both online and offline students, plus
some computer companies are willing to financially support the schools that promote this
type of learning.
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I see this is profitable in every sense. All right? Now we'll have something to write about in
the research paper.
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That's the end of part three. You now have 30 seconds to check your answers.
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Section 4. You will have part of a lecture related to how technology contributes to education.
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First, you have some time to look at Questions 31 to 40.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 31 to 40.
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Hello and welcome to today's seminar about education. Education is a life long process.
There is no limit on when to start and stop, and we have been using technology so much
these days in each and every sector of our lives, including.
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Education. Have we ever taken out a second?
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To wonder if it's leaving a positive impact on our work Oregon, it's just that we have been
relying on it so much that we've become used to it. Earlier. There was a lot of debate about
technology in education amongst the faculty at our school. Everyone had their own views at
first.
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Some believe that the use of e-mail between students and teachers made them interact with
each other less, and this was not a good thing. But gradually, as technology was embraced
by more educational institutes.
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They realized the importance of technology in education. Technology and education are a
great combination if used together with the right reason and vision. Moreover, there is a
strong relationship with the local economy when it comes to the effectiveness.
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Of the use of it in education in the more developed areas, the schools and institutions have
better access to more advanced technology.
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And the teachers are better trained to use the technology to improve the quality of their
classes. In contrast, in some less developed regions and remote areas where technology is
not so common, the effectiveness can't be guaranteed. However, wherever they are.
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The most common example for teachers using technology in education is the usage of
computers in their teaching.
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Goods in most classrooms, you can see teachers using computers to present teaching notes
and other materials. This year, the IT school of Westbrook University has implemented a
brand new education mode since its implementation.
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Both teachers and students have been praising this new mode. It involves a kind of software
which allows students as well as teachers to talk and discuss with each other more easily.
And they said they enjoy this way of communication.
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Once more, the mode offers students a channel to post any work that they are proud of.
Whether it's a nice photograph that they take a case study, they do a song they record, or
even just a great idea they have, so it gives them a chance to showcase their strength.
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And build up their confidence.
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Many students use this feature to show the best of themselves. It also provides students an
opportunity to choose what they learn on the Internet so they no longer have to sit in the
classroom listening to something they aren't bored with.
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And they don't have to wait all night trying to register for their favorite elective courses,
compared with the traditional platform, it is more flexible.
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The open source, which the new mode provides, is free for students to use when they are
trying to look up for online materials for their papers or researchers, and the data will not
easily be found on the Internet because only registered.
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Users have access to the database, by the way. All the materials are original works of
teachers or scholars, so there is no need to worry about the quality of the content and with
the overwhelming amount of unwanted information on the Internet, this mode gives students
a new search engine they can use on campus.
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So information like advertisements and skeptical sources will be filtered easily. This is a
perfect example of new solutions to new problems. Apart from that, students can arrange
their daily active.
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And improve their time management skills by simply ticking the boxes in the timetable online.
They can set up their own starting time and their deadline for each assignment based on
statistics. The use of this function has a positive effect on the students who constantly
procrastinate.
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By the end of the first term, the number of students who asked for extension for their pay.
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Had decreased by 10%, which was quite an achievement. Another feature that seems very
creative to me is that students can help people who have questions or problems relating to
their field of studies on a special platform. They can even have some income by providing
people with good solutions.
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So this new mode is making the most of the IT.
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That is the end of Section 4. You now have half a minute to check your answers.