Imagine a training course that helps you in your specific job. Imagine tools and techniques that are so closely connected with your work that you can apply them directly to it. Imagine receiving an Open University (OU) certificate (证书) in a course which states what you have studied and achieved.

It may sound fantastic, but it’s a reality at the Open University’s CCPD, which is making learning while you work more flexible (灵活的) than ever before.

The courses are starting to change workplace learning completely. Paige, who took CCPD’s courses, said the study had changed her whole way of thinking. “It was excellent for so many reasons,” she said. “It developed me as a person and as an employee and taught me particular techniques. I was always able to bring what I’d learned into the office the next day and apply it to my job.”

Even better news for Paige was that her employer paid the full cost of her study. She became one of thousands of OU students whose fees were paid by employers who recognized the value of an OU education.

“These courses are designed for CCPD rather than as part of a formal certificate,” said Kathy, an OU teacher. “We pay more attention to development rather than assessment (评估). Our role is to give them personal developmental advice, not a mark.”

Paige is just one of 200,000 students who are learning at OU. CCPD itself is just a part of an organization that offers courses and qualifications in 360 subjects and has so far helped to develop the skills and knowledge of more than two million people.

 “Education does not stop with getting a degree,” said Charles Edwards, CCPD’s director. “In a fast-moving economy you cannot afford to rely on the degree you got some time ago. You must keep updating your knowledge.”

For details on CCPD’s courses and to register with the 10% discount available to members, visit www.open.ac.uk.

According to the passage, CCPD’s courses are ________.

A. required courses for formal academic qualifications

B. training courses for professional development

C. special courses for a master’s degree

D. elective courses for university students

The example of Paige is given to show ________.

A. the benefits of lifelong learning

B. how completely learning has changed

C. the value of CCPD’s courses of the OU

D. the importance of hard work

It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that ________.

A. Paige has got promoted after learning CCPD’s courses

B. an OU education has been accepted by many employers

C. Paige is the best employee in her company

D. most employers care for their employees

According to the passage, CCPD’s courses focus on ________.

A. assessment of learners

B. learners’ personal development

C. the academic knowledge of learners

D. classroom learning

Imagine a training course that helps you in your specific job. Imagine tools and techniques that are so closely connected with your work that you can apply them directly to it. Imagine receiving an Open University (OU) certificate (证书) in a course which states what you have studied and achieved.
It may sound fantastic, but it’s a reality at the Open University’s CCPD, which is making learning while you work more flexible (灵活的) than ever before.
The courses are starting to change workplace learning completely. Paige, who took CCPD’s courses, said the study had changed her whole way of thinking. “It was excellent for so many reasons,” she said. “It developed me as a person and as an employee and taught me particular techniques. I was always able to bring what I’d learned into the office the next day and apply it to my job.”
Even better news for Paige was that her employer paid the full cost of her study. She became one of thousands of OU students whose fees were paid by employers who recognized the value of an OU education.
“These courses are designed for CCPD rather than as part of a formal certificate,” said Kathy, an OU teacher. “We pay more attention to development rather than assessment (评估). Our role is to give them personal developmental advice, not a mark.”
Paige is just one of 200,000 students who are learning at OU. CCPD itself is just a part of an organization that offers courses and qualifications in 360 subjects and has so far helped to develop the skills and knowledge of more than two million people.
“Education does not stop with getting a degree,” said Charles Edwards, CCPD’s director. “In a fast-moving economy you cannot afford to rely on the degree you got some time ago. You must keep updating your knowledge.”
For details on CCPD’s courses and to register with the 10% discount available to members, visit www.open.ac.uk.

1. 1.

   According to the passage, CCPD’s courses are ________.

   1. A.
      required courses for formal academic qualifications
   2. B.
      training courses for professional development
   3. C.
      special courses for a master’s degree
   4. D.
      elective courses for university students
2. 2.

   The example of Paige is given to show ________.

   1. A.
      the benefits of lifelong learning
   2. B.
      how completely learning has changed
   3. C.
      the value of CCPD’s courses of the OU
   4. D.
      the importance of hard work
3. 3.

   It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that ________.

   1. A.
      Paige has got promoted after learning CCPD’s courses
   2. B.
      an OU education has been accepted by many employers
   3. C.
      Paige is the best employee in her company
   4. D.
      most employers care for their employees
4. 4.

   According to the passage, CCPD’s courses focus on ________.

   1. A.
      assessment of learners
   2. B.
      learners’ personal development
   3. C.
      the academic knowledge of learners
   4. D.
      classroom learning

We can offer you a place at one of the best universities in Britain. We’ll provide you with a choice of 150 first class courses developed especially to enable you to study in your own time, backed by the Open University’s own special study method-OU supported open learning.

We’ll give you the support of a personal teacher, and the chance to meet your fellow students. You can take one-off courses, diplomas (毕业证), a degree or a postgraduate degree(文凭). Subjects available include: computing, business management, technology, modern languages, social sciences, English law, arts, science, mathematics, education and health﹠social welfare.

Did you know?

The OU is in the top 15% of all UK universities for teaching quality

25% of all British MBAs come from the OU

Over 30,000 employers have offered chances to their staff on OU courses

40,000 OU students are on line from home

There are 9 month courses and new diplomas as well as degrees

AMBA Accredited(合格的)

Whether you want to study to improve your jobs or for your own personal interest, there’s almost certainly a course for you. If you haven’t studied for a while, we’ll help you get started. No previous training or degrees are required, you just need a lively power of learning and a willingness to learn. It’s real value for money and you can pay by monthly payments.

Open University course materials are of the highest quality and come in a variety of forms, including video and audio tapes as well as texts. The OU leads the world in its use of new technology for learning. A number of courses provide source material on CD Rom. What else can the Open University offer you? The best way to find out is to use the coupon（折价券） below or phone us today.

57. This is an advertisement of _________.

A. inquiring (调查) English learning          B. setting Open University

C. selling books                D. attracting students

58. As a student of the Open University, you don’t need to ________.

A. buy any course materials   B. have lessons all the time at the university

C. choose which course to learn      D. pay any money for your study

59. The Open University can supply you with _________.

A. a course for training you English          B. a classroom and a library for study

C. different kinds of free instructions      D. different jobs to choose from

60. We can learn from the text that ________.

A. OU courses are popular in Britain

B. money for learning must be paid off at one time

C. we can’t telephone the university during the night

D. people can’t be employed without finishing OU courses

We can offer you a place at one of the best universities in Britain. We’ll provide you with a choice of 150 first class courses developed especially to enable you to study in your own time, backed by the Open University’s own special study method-OU supported open learning.
We’ll give you the support of a personal teacher, and the chance to meet your fellow students. You can take one-off courses, diplomas (毕业证), a degree or a postgraduate degree(文凭). Subjects available include: computing, business management, technology, modern languages, social sciences, English law, arts, science, mathematics, education and health﹠social welfare.
Did you know?
The OU is in the top 15% of all UK universities for teaching quality
25% of all British MBAs come from the OU
Over 30,000 employers have offered chances to their staff on OU courses
40,000 OU students are on line from home
There are 9 month courses and new diplomas as well as degrees
AMBA Accredited(合格的)
Whether you want to study to improve your jobs or for your own personal interest, there’s almost certainly a course for you. If you haven’t studied for a while, we’ll help you get started. No previous training or degrees are required, you just need a lively power of learning and a willingness to learn. It’s real value for money and you can pay by monthly payments.
Open University course materials are of the highest quality and come in a variety of forms, including video and audio tapes as well as texts. The OU leads the world in its use of new technology for learning. A number of courses provide source material on CD Rom. What else can the Open University offer you? The best way to find out is to use the coupon（折价券） below or phone us today.
57. This is an advertisement of _________.
A. inquiring (调查) English learning          B. setting Open University
C. selling books                D. attracting students
58. As a student of the Open University, you don’t need to ________.
A. buy any course materials   B. have lessons all the time at the university
C. choose which course to learn      D. pay any money for your study
59. The Open University can supply you with _________.
A. a course for training you English          B. a classroom and a library for study
C. different kinds of free instructions      D. different jobs to choose from
60. We can learn from the text that ________.
A. OU courses are popular in Britain
B. money for learning must be paid off at one time
C. we can’t telephone the university during the night
D. people can’t be employed without finishing OU courses

We can offer you a place at one of the best universities in Britain. We’ll provide you with a choice of 150 first-class courses developed especially to enable you to study in your own time. All of these courses are backed by the Open University’s own special study method — OU Support Open Learning.

We’ll give you the support of a personal teacher, and the chance to meet your fellow students. You can study for a diploma, a degree or a postgraduate degree. Subjects available include: Computing, Business Management, Technology, Modern Languages, Social Sciences, English Law, Arts, Science, Mathematics, Education and Health & Social Welfare.

Whether you want to study to improve your career prospects or for your own personal interest, there’s almost certainly a course for you. If you haven’t studied for a while, we will help you get started. No previous training or degrees are required. All that is required is a willingness to learn. The OU is great value for money and you can pay monthly.

The OU leads the world in the use of new technology for learning, and a number of courses provide source material on CD-ROM. What else can the Open University offer you?

☆ The OU is in the top 15% of all UK universities for teaching quality.

☆ 25% of all British MBAs come from the OU.

☆ Over 30,000 employers have offered chances for their staff to study OU courses.

☆ 40,000 OU students study online from their home.

☆ There are 9-month courses and diplomas as well as degrees.

Send for your free instructions now.

Post to: The Open University, PO Box 625, Milton Keynes MK76 AA, U99LX.

1.The purpose of writing this passage is to _________.

A．introduce the best university inBritain

B．let the readers know the OU Support Open Learning

C．describe the new technology for learning in the Open University

D．attract students to the Open University

2.If you want to study in the Open University, you need ________.

A．a good study habit

B．some previous training

C．a willingness to learn

D．a degree from a good university

3.The Open University can offer you all of the following EXCEPT ______.

A．an MBA degree

B．high-quality teaching

C．a computer so you can study online from home

D．9-month courses and diplomas as well as degrees