1. More reading Unit 2, Oxford S2A

2. 1. continuous learning 2. tutorial centre 3. command of English 4. qualified teachers 5. sincere and kind 6. communicate in English with a westerner 7. have confidence in using English 8. be forced to do something 9. supplementary exercises 10. a video arcade 11. pay for sb. 12. learn...from... 13. ask sb. for advice 14. as a result of their recommendations 15. enrol on / in a course 16. good techniques for 17. develop language and study skills 18. do some detective work 19. be willing to do something 20. the key (main / leading / important) factor.

3. There are many different ways to learn and study things. Read this composition written by a student about independent learning.

4. Organization of the article  P1: What is independent learning  P2: Type 1—Correspondence course  P3: Type 2—e-learning  P3: Advantages and requirements for independent learning

5. solution Economy is the solution to your financial trouble. Can you find a solution to the unemployment? The solution to the problem required many hours. Students observed the solution of sugar in tea.

6. describe vt. 描写, 叙述 She described in detail their resisting the invaders. Who'd like to describe what happened just now? Can you describe it to me? I should describe the attempt as a failure. I hesitate to describe him as really clever.

7. pace  at a fast, slow, walking pace  at a snail ’ s pace  slow down /quicken one ’ s pace  She took two paces forward.  This novel lacks pace.  * keep pace with sb./ sth.: move forward, develop or increase at the same rate (as sb./sth.) 与 … 并驾齐驱，齐头并进  Translation: 对一个公司来说，能跟上市场的 发展是很重要的。 It ’ s important for a firm to keep pace with changes in the market. speed, esp of walking or running (length of a )single step in walking or running rate of progress or development, esp of an activity

8. convenient adj.  e.g. It’s very convenient to pay by credit card.  *be convenient for e.g. The Underground is convenient for people living in the city.  convenience n.  e.g. convenience store/food  e.g. For (the sake of) convenience,  e.g. Can you telephone me at your convenience to arrange a meeting?

9. degree n.  [C] academic title; rank or grade given by a university or college to sb. who has passed an examination, written a thesis. etc.  take / be awarded a degree in law/ a law degree : Bachelor of Arts : Bachelor of Science : Master of Arts : Master of Science Doctor of Philosophy(DPhil), Science, Law BA BS MA MS

10. correspondence course  : a course of study that one does at home by mail.  correspondence n. [U] the letters a person sends and receives e.g. The editor welcomes correspondence from readers on any subject. e.g. the correspondence column/page in a newspaper e.g. The pop singer has a lot of correspondence to deal with.

11. Your account of the accident has little correspondence with the story the other driver told. 你描述的事故情况与另一位司机讲的不怎么相 符。 The letter had been among his correspondence that morning. 这封信就在他那天早晨收到的信件之中。

12. comment Have you any comments on the proposal? President Obama refused to comment on the America’s attack against Iraq at yesterday’s press. make a / no comment on sth.

13. adapt … to…  e.g. Whichever country he visits, he always quickly adapts himself to the new culture.  e.g. Our eyes slowly adapted to the dark.  cf. This novel has been adapted for radio from the Russian original. (alter (a text) for television, the stage)  Many of Dickens' books have been adapted as films.  cf. adopt  adaptable adj.  e.g. He is not adaptable. (ie does not adapt easily to new circumstances, etc.)

14. self-discipline n.  [U] (power of) controlling one ’ s own desires, feelings, etc, usu so as to improve oneself 自律（力）， 自我约束（通常指为提 高个人修养的）  an athlete ’ s self-discipline  translation: 节食是需要自制力的。  Dieting demands self-discipline.

15. a sense of sense n. [U, sing]  (1)consciousness of sth; awareness 觉察；觉悟  have no sense of shame, guilt 无羞耻心，无罪恶感  feel a sense of security in her arms  (2)appreciation or understanding of the value or worth of sth. （对价值的）辨别，理解，领 悟  not have much sense of humor  a person with no sense of direction

16. 1. independent learning (be independent of) 2. continue one’s education 3. at one’s own pace 4. be convenient for 5. correspondence course 6. make comments on sth. 7.the freedom to do sth. 8. adapt your learning to your lifestyle 9.require self-discipline and hard work 10. a real sense of achievement and satisfaction

17. Advantages of Independent Learning time place level pace flexibility convenience Question: Is Independent Learning suitable for everyone?