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Online courses offers people abundant opportunities to learn. Try some of the Harvard online courses about humanities.
The Path to Happiness
From Confucianism to Daoism, the philosophies developed over two thousand years ago are among the most powerful in human history. This course brings voices from the past into modern contexts to explore the path to a good life today.
Duration: June 16, 2021 – June 14, 2022
Fees: Free of charge
Pace: Self-paced
Difficulty: Introductory
Introduction to the Ancient Greek World
This course is about ancient Greece with its unique places, ways of life and historical changes. We survey the most important social institutions and cultural traditions. We also study everyday features such as food and dress.
Duration: June 21 – August 6, 2021
Fees: $3400+
Pace: Instructor-led
Difficulty: Introductory
Biotechnology and the Human Good
Biotechnology offers exciting and promising prospects for healing the sick and relieving the suffering. In this course we consider possible functions beyond common treatments like making people look younger, perform better and become perfect.
Duration: June 21 – August 6, 2021
Fees: $ 3400+
Pace: Instructor-led
Difficulty: Intermediate
Superheroes and Power
What makes superheroes popular? How can they help us think about super powers? In this course, we explore those questions in Marvel and DC favorites (especially the X-Men) as well as independent comics novels.
Duration: June 22 – August 6, 2021
Fees: $ 3400+
Pace: Instructor-led
Difficulty: Intermediate
1. Which course can you take if you are free in Oct. 2021?
A. The Path to Happiness B. Introduction to the Ancient Greek World
C. Biotechnology and the Human Good D. Superheroes and Power
2. What does Biotechnology and the Human Good deal with?
A. Powers of superheroes. B. Ways to increase happiness.
C. More uses of biotech. D. Clinical practices of biotech.
3. What do the four courses have in common?
A. They are of the same level. B. They are free of charge.
C. They are instructor-led. D. They belong to the same subject.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了哈佛大学的一些人文学科的在线课程。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Path to Happiness部分“Duration: June 16, 2021 – June 14, 2022 ”可知如果2021年10月你有空，你可以上“幸福之路”课程。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Biotechnology and the Human Good部分“Biotechnology offers exciting and promising prospects for healing the sick and relieving the suffering.”（生物技术为治愈病人和减轻痛苦提供了令人兴奋和有希望的前景）可知Biotechnology and the Human Good研究的是更多地使用生物技术。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Online courses offers people abundant opportunities to learn. Try some of the Harvard online courses about humanities. ”（网络课程为人们提供了大量的学习机会。 试试哈佛大学的一些人文学科的在线课程）结合四个课程的介绍，可知这四门课程的共同点是它们属于同一个学科。故选D。
