Homework

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Homework has been a lasting topic in education.School teachers assign homework to students that are meant to be completed during non-school hours.Instead of giving up homework,teachers should improve its quality.

During the first few years of the 20th century,most educators believed that homework helped create disciplined minds.By 1940,growing attention that homework mixed with other home activities led to a reaction against it.Since then,arguments both for and against homework have continued.

A number of studies conducted on homework concluded that homework has a positive influence on students’achievements.That is to say,doing homework can help students get better grades.

Although the research supporting for homework is powerful,the case against homework is popular.Some authors criticized both the quantity and quality of homework.They provided evidence that too much homework harms students’health and family time.They insisted that teachers reduce the amount of homework and avoid homework during breaks and holidays.

Some researchers have offered various recommendations.For example,5 to 10 minutes per subject might be suitable for grade 4 students,whereas 30 to 60 minutes might be suitable for college-bound high school students.

Some experts recommend homework that provide parents with clear instructions showing their role without expecting them to teach the content.

All in all,homework should allow students and their parents or other family members to engage in meaningful conversations related to their school courses and help improve the students’learning experience.

Taks

1.What’s the positive influence of homework?

2.What kind of homework do you think is proper?

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“双减”是指有效减轻义务教育阶段学生过重的作业负担和校外培训负担。假设你是Andy,你的英国笔友Joseph 对“双减”政策背景下你的学习生活很感兴趣，发来邮件。请你根据邮件中的提问进行回复，用英文写一封电子邮件。

Dear Andy,

How are you doing these days? I’ve heard the policy of“double-lightening the burden”is conducted.Have you been used to it? Then how much homework do you have every day?And how do you spend your free time?What do you think of the policy?

Best wishes and I am looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Joseph

原文呈现

Dear Joseph,

Thanks for your letter.Everything is fine.

The policy of“double-lightening the burden”has become one of the hottest topics in China now.I’ve been used to it.I had to do a lot of endless homework in the past.But now I have less homework every day.I can finish it all at school.Since I have more non-school time,I can spend my free time on something I like,such as playing table tennis and listening to music.I like the policy very much because it makes me feel relaxed.I think it will have a good influence on my grades.

Best wishes!

Yours,

Andy

邮件的主体部分可以分段呈现，增加条理性。文章的句式结构也可以再多样化，如运用复合结构、被动语态等。

邮件结尾部分可以增加与笔友的互动表达，如“How is your school life?”等。

升格展示

Dear Joseph,

Thanks for your letter.Everything is fine.I am glad to hear that you’re interested in the policy of“double-lightening the burden”.

I have been used to the policy.It has greatly reduced the amount of my daily homework.Now,I have about two hours of homework every day.I am able to complete it all at school.

As a result,I am provided with more time,which I usually spend on reading,doing sports,or communicating with my family members.

Personally,I believe that this policy will have a positive influence on my grades.With a better balance between my schoolwork and hobbies,I can study and live more actively.

How is your school life?I am looking forward to hearing about your experience.

Best wishes!

Yours,

Andy

综合点评

本文是书信，语言表达符合书信的写作格式，首尾都能体现与笔友的互动交流。文章结构清晰，小作者基于“双减”政策本身、对学习生活产生的具体影响以及个人观点看法三个方面回应了笔友的全部提问。升格作文有理有据、有感而发，表达了小作者对“双减”政策的认可以及对待笔友的真诚。