Lesson XXIV: Phrasal Actions with ABOUT

2.4. TEXTBOOK, etc. Situation: Ali meets Jim near the dormitory. Ali: Is it necessary to buy many books for each course? Jim: No. In most cases, all you need is a good LAPTOP. Your computer is your TEXTBOOK as well as your library. The teachers take advantage of the school’s LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) to assign homework assignments and assess your knowledge by means of numerous quizzes and tests. Ali: Does your teacher make students consult some books? Jim: Yes, he makes special assignments pointing to REFERENCE BOOKS, but you don’t have to buy them. You can download all REFERENCE MATHERIAL from the Internet. However, I frequently enjoy paperbacks, which I may check out from the university library. Exercise: 2.4.1. Practice TEXTBOOK, REFERENCE BOOK. Answer the following questions. 1. What do students usually need for each course? 2. What do teachers take advantage of? 3. What do teachers use LMS for? 5. What are special assignments pointing to? 6. Do students have to buy reference books? 7. How can students obtain reference material? 7. Where can students find paperback copies?