Question

Homework can be a headache for kids and teenagers as well as for their parents. The following are some tips to make homework time more effective（有效的）．

◆No TV. Kids should not watch TV while doing homework.

◆The radio is OK. Some studies have shown that having the radio on teenagers' favorite music station can help kids learn better.

◆Make fixed（固定的）hours. There should be a fixed timetable for homework. In this way, the kids can plan their time and make sure they get their homework done every day.

◆Make telephone rules. Don't let the kids use the telephone when they are doing their homework.However, sometimes it becomes necessary to use the telephone. For example, they call the classmates up to make sure about homework and answer other questions about homework.

◆Find out a good study area. First, find out a right place for your children to do their homework,usually in their rooms. And then make it convenient（方便的）for studying. Prepare enough studying tools, such as pencils, pens, paper and books.

How to better use the homework time
No TV.	Kids should not 1.____ when they do their homework.
The radio is OK.	Kids can 2.____ by having the radio on teenagers’ favorite music station.
Make fixed hours.	Kids can 3.___ and make sure they finish their homework on time.
Make4.____ .	Kids shouldn’t use the telephone unless it’s necessary.
Find out a good study area.	Do homework in 5.___.Prepare enough studying tools .

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