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Distance education is a very convenient way of learning for todays part-time students. Many people these days are choosing to return to school through distance education. Even if you work during the day time, you can attend evening classes via the Internet. If you are hoping to obtain a diploma, distance education is a convenient way to reachyour goal. Do a search on the Internet to find which schools are offering distance programs that interest you. After you have registered and paid yourtuition, you will be issued a student identification number and a free e-mail account. The school will have an online system that you can log onto every day. Through this system you will have access to course information and discussion forums. Part of your grade will be based on your participation in group discussions, just as though you were in an actual classroom.

1. What is the main idea of the article?

A. How to use the Internet.

B. How distance education works.

C. How to return to school.

D. How to get a free e-mail account.

2. Where can you find the schools that provide distance programs?

A. From friends.

B. In newspapers.

C. On the Internet.

D. On TV.

3. The underlined words “your goal” refers to _______.

A. obtaining a diploma

B. doing an online search

C. receiving a free e-mail account

D. collecting course information

4. Part of your mark will be decided according to _______. .

A. how much money you pay to register

B. how much class information you know

C. how often you use e-mail accounts

D. how often you participate in discussions

5. What does the underlined word “tuition” most probably refer to?

A. The online system.

B. The distance education.

C. The money for courses.

D. The school teachers.