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   After a year of studies, an elementary school in New York decided that math worksheets and essay assignments(作业)were actually a waste of time. In February, head teacher Jane Hsu sent a letter to parents _____ that the prekindergarten through fifth-grade students would not be given any traditional homework to _____ kids to spend more free time reading, playing outside or doing activities they enjoy.

Some parents,_____ , disagree with the policy change, thinking that a lack of homework will cause children’s academic(学术的)performance to _____ Homework has been a part of _____ from the beginning, and has increased in _____ in recent years.

Hsu’s advice that children should read and spend time with their families has _____ some parents who even consider _____ their children out of the school. This group feels that homework assignments give their children a(n) _____ to work toward.

Others feel so ______ about the importance of homework that they have begun ______ their own homework assignments to their children.

An Australian Childhood Foundation’s ______ found that 71% of Australian parents feel they do not spend ______ time with their children mainly because of running the household or helping with homework. Education experts in Australia are saying that parents should ______ helping. Doing so will give kids more ______, will give parents more free time and will help ______ the number of arguments in the family caused by homework.

Some research suggests that homework has ______ academic benefit for elementary students, while other research shows homework can help kids ______ independence and confidence. When parents try to help their children with homework, the ______ can take away that feeling and can also make the busy working parents more ______.

【小题1】
A.sayingB.complainingC.arguingD.warning
【小题2】
A.orderB.preventC.encourageD.force
【小题3】
A.insteadB.thereforeC.moreoverD.however
【小题4】
A.fall behindB.fall outC.fall downD.fall over
【小题5】
A.lifeB.educationC.progressD.growth
【小题6】
A.shapeB.depthC.demandD.amount
【小题7】
A.inspiredB.requiredC.upsetD.shocked
【小题8】
A.helpingB.keepingC.holdingD.pulling
【小题9】
A.introductionB.goalC.messageD.sense
【小题10】
A.immediatelyB.stronglyC.slightlyD.gradually
【小题11】
A.reducingB.supplyingC.givingD.turning
【小题12】
A.reportB.experimentC.inventionD.survey
【小题13】
A.enoughB.necessaryC.reasonableD.limited
【小题14】
A.delayB.ignoreC.stopD.continue
【小题15】
A.progressB.independenceC.knowledgeD.experience
【小题16】
A.put downB.take downC.slow downD.cut down
【小题17】
A.littleB.majorC.muchD.similar
【小题18】
A.achieveB.challengeC.noticeD.appreciate
【小题19】
A.suggestionB.assistanceC.attemptD.change
【小题20】
A.disappointedB.satisfiedC.tiredD.frightened
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同类题2

School phobia is a type of illness which causes the students, typically between the ages of 8-13, to be afraid to go to school. Symptoms include stomachaches, tiredness, shaking, a racing heart and frequent trips to the toilet.
【小题1】. Most commonly it is the result of separation anxiety, but it can also be caused by different kinds of stress. A child who has recently moved, suffered a loss, or gone through a divorce may develop school phobia, and phobias can also develop in response to an unrecognized learning disability, and poor self-image.
【小题2】. He or she may become physically ill when ordered to school, or pretend to be sick to avoid going. When the child arrives at school, he or she may run away, or develop behavioral problems in class. When school is discussed, the child can become impatient, upset or angry.
Many techniques can be used to manage school phobia. But research suggests that much more effective treatment is required for school phobia to prevent problems developing in later life. Children with this condition usually benefit from seeing a psychologist or doctor.【小题3】. As soon as a school phobia is identified, parents should take action too. Like other phobias, school phobia gets worse if it is left untreated, and it can prevent the child from succeeding in school.【小题4】. If bullying (child abuse) is a cause, for example, the bullying situation should be solved. A teacher can meet the child at the door and take him or her to class, and provide support so that the child feels a friendly adult is always available.
Changes at home can include supportive language from parents, along with support like assistance with homework. If a child lacks confidence, parents may encourage the child to take up new hobbies.【小题5】. Parents might also talk to their children about their own fears of school and how they got over them, and their own enjoyment of school and school-like activities.
A.It will help children to feel good about themselves.
B.But a child with phobia refuses to accept adults’ support.
C.A child with school phobia usually refuses to go to school.
D.Adjustments can be made at home and in the classroom to help.
 
E.This common phobia is associated with a wide variety of causes.
F.The most effective treatment is to help the child have a sense of success.
G.And the assistance can help parents and school officials support the child.

同类题3

   Common Sense Media,a group that helps children,parents and teachers better understand media and technology,did a study. It paid attention to all kinds of media-related activities,from old methods like reading and listening to the radio,to new favorites like using social media and video chatting. More than 2,600 kids were surveyed. Here are some truths and myths(错误观念)the study found:

Truth 1:Some teens spend too much time looking at screens.

One in five teens spends more than six hours on screens each day,and 18%of teens are looking at their screens for more than 10 hours a day. Often they watch television on one while chatting with friends on another.

Myth 1:This is the end of reading.

The average(平均的)time young people spend reading,either in print or on a screen,is only 30 minutes a day. However,kids who received the survey say reading is one of their favorite activities.

Truth 2:Boys prefer video games while girls prefer social media.

Among teen boys,71% enjoy playing video games,twice as many as teen girls. And while more than 25%of teen boys list playing video games as their favorite media activity,only 2%of teen girls do.

What's more,teen girls spend about 40 minutes more each day on social media than boys do.

Myth 2:TV and music have been muscled out(强行逐出).

For teens,TV is still the top media activity. They enjoy it most and watch it every day. In fact,47%of teens have TV sets in their bedrooms. For teens,while 57%have TV sets in their rooms,music is the main form of amusement. However,only about a third listen to music on the radio. Most teens listen to it on their smartphones.

Note: You are a teen if you are between 13 and 19 years old,while a tween is a child between the ages of 10 and 12.

【小题1】What can we learn from Truth 1?
A.Teens prefer to watch TV rather than chat with
B.Teen boys spend a lot of time in reading.
C.20% of teens spend more than 6 hours on screens a day.
D.teens spend too much time chatting with friends online.
【小题2】What's the percent of teen girls enjoying playing video games?
A.About 2%.B.About 25%.
C.About 35%.D.About 70%.
【小题3】From Myth 2, we can learn that_____.
A.teens watch TV less than teens every day
B.most teens wish to have their own smartphones
C.more teens have TV sets in their bedrooms than teens
D.it's popular for teens to listen to music on a smartphone
【小题4】What is the subject of the survey?
A.Kids' reading activities.
B.Kids' interests and hobbies.
C.Media and technology in kids' life.
D.The bad effect of social media on kids.