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?（干扰）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 本文讲述的是如何提高效率以减少完成家庭作业的时间．作者提出四点建议：第一，关闭电子设备；第二，适当进行锻炼；第三，在安静的地方学习；第四，适当安排休息时间．

解答 36-40．FGDAC
36．F 考查上下文联系．前面提到"Homework can be a long，hardtask for many students"可知，有时候，坐下来并开始工作是一项挑战．故选F．
37．G 考查上下文联系．根据"Power down electronics，关闭电子设备．"可知，要鼓励你的孩子把电子设备关闭，且在必要时才使用它们．故选G．
38．D 考查上下文联系．根据"others benefit from this type of physical activity before beginning their school work"可知，这些体育锻炼将有助于提高警觉性和注意力．故选D．
39．A 考查上下文联系．根据"Any of these choices work fine，as long as they are in a quiet area with minimal noise．"可知，要找一个安静的地方学习．故选A．
40．C 考查上下文联系．根据"And they will reward themselves with a break after each partis complete"可知，学生经常把作业分成几部分，并且在各部分完成后，他们就会奖励自己．故选C．

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