Exercise 3. Read the passage then answer the questions.
Students today are already comfortable with online platforms and online learning. This is why
these classes are becoming more widely used. They can be accessed anytime and anywhere as long as
there’s an Internet connection and a gadget to use. Online learning makes it easier for students to
access courses they can benefit from. However, students also have to deal with disadvantages that
can affect the quality of these classes.
First, online learning has more distractions. Students who take online courses are more prone to
distractions and procrastination in the same landscape. This is because these courses don’t have a
physical classroom that can help them focus on their studies. Moreover, other students cannot afford
Internet access 24/7, which means that online classes are not always convenient for students.
Second, online classes are easily disrupted. Lack of a stable Internet connection and good gadgets
can disrupt online classes. Without these two things, students cannot access their courses, which can
affect their grades and performance. Unlike traditional courses, these classes are dependent on
factors like the student’s and the teacher’s Internet connections, the gadgets being used, and the
environment where the classes are held. With so many factors affecting the classes' quality, many
students would say that traditional learning is better than online learning.
In conclusion, online learning has been around for a while now. With online education growing,
its advantages and disadvantages are worth considering. Online courses offer many benefits, such as
reduced costs and increased flexibility. But there are also some disadvantages to online learning that
need to be considered if you want to try them.

1. Are students today comfortable with online platforms and online learning?
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2. Why can’t students focus on their studies?
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3. Can lack of a stable Internet connection and a good gadget disrupt online classes?
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4. What are the main factors affecting the classes’ quality?
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5. What are the benefits that online courses offer?