Question

17．Tips for Shortening Homework Time
Homework can be a long，hardtask for many students．（36）FStaying focused on the task at hand?while avoiding distractions?（干擾）is another struggle that many students face．
Here are some strategies you can try to make homework time shorter and easier．
1．Power down electronics．While students think they?may need their computers for completing their assignments，devices can often be more of a distraction than helpful tools for getting homework done quickly．（37）G
2．Get a little exercise!Before beginning any homework，try having your childdance to music，or even do a few push-ups．（38）DTheywillalsohelp studentsfinishhomework in a more efficient manner．While some students are fine starting their work right after school，others benefit from this type of physical activity before beginning their school work．
3．（39）ASome students might prefer a desk in their room，while others may use a table in an office space or play room．Any of these choices work fine，as long as they are in a quiet area with minimal noise．
4．Arrangebreak timeswisely．（40）CAnd they will reward themselves with a break after each partis complete．For instance，they might start with their first assignment．Once that is complete，they can give themselves a five-minute break for a snack．But make sure the break doesn't extend beyond the limited time．
With thesestrategies，your child will become more efficientand can complete homework much faster．

A．Find a quiet area to work．
B．Look for a desk or a table to use．
C．Students often divide their homework assignments into several parts．
D．These types of physical exercises will help increase alertness and?focus．
E．Doing some physical exercises can contribute to good health．
F．Sometimes the simple task of sitting down and getting started can be a challenge．
G．Encourage your child to power them off，and only use them when necessary．

Answer 1

分析 本文講述的是如何提高效率以減少完成家庭作業的時間．作者提出四點建議：第一，關閉電子設備；第二，適當進行鍛煉；第三，在安靜的地方學習；第四，適當安排休息時間．

解答 36-40．FGDAC
36．F 考查上下文聯系．前面提到"Homework can be a long，hardtask for many students"可知，有時候，坐下來并開始工作是一項挑戰．故選F．
37．G 考查上下文聯系．根據"Power down electronics，關閉電子設備．"可知，要鼓勵你的孩子把電子設備關閉，且在必要時才使用它們．故選G．
38．D 考查上下文聯系．根據"others benefit from this type of physical activity before beginning their school work"可知，這些體育鍛煉將有助于提高警覺性和注意力．故選D．
39．A 考查上下文聯系．根據"Any of these choices work fine，as long as they are in a quiet area with minimal noise．"可知，要找一個安靜的地方學習．故選A．
40．C 考查上下文聯系．根據"And they will reward themselves with a break after each partis complete"可知，學生經常把作業分成幾部分，并且在各部分完成后，他們就會獎勵自己．故選C．

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