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Homework: Yes or No?

There are a lot of discussions as to whether children should be given homework or not.

Some people claim that children have enough work in school already. They also argue that children have hobbies that they want to do after school, such as sports or music. A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the child learn at all.

However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view. Parents and teachers argue that it is important to find out whether children can work on their own without the support from the teacher. They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down and think about what they have learned in school.

Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get anything done that needs doing and it makes sense to send home tasks like independent reading or further writing tasks that don't need teacher's support.

On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should only be given at the weekend when children have more time.

How do we compare the second and the fourth paragraph?

• Both paragraphs argue that homework is necessary for students.

• Unlike the fourth paragraph, the second paragraph argues that homework is unnecessary.

• The second paragraph supports that students need homework, but the fourth paragraph does not

• The second paragraph and the fourth paragraph argue that students do not need homework.

• The second and the fourth paragraphs do not say anything about the benefit of homework.

Homework: Yes or No?

There are a lot of discussions as to whether children should be given homework or not.

Some people claim that children have enough work in school already. They also argue that children have hobbies that they want to do after school, such as sports or music. A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the child learn at all.

However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view. Parents and teachers argue that it is important to find out whether children can work on their own without the support from the teacher. They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down and think about what they have learned in school.

Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get anything done that needs doing and it makes sense to send home tasks like independent reading or further writing tasks that don't need teacher's support.

On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should only be given at the weekend when children have more time.

“A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn’t help the child learn at all.” (Paragraph 2). The underlined word has the same meaning with….

• Uninteresting

• Unimportant

• Difficult

• Terrible

• Careless

Homework: Yes or No?

There are a lot of discussions as to whether children should be given homework or not.

Some people claim that children have enough work in school already. They also argue that children have hobbies that they want to do after school, such as sports or music. A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the child learn at all.

However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view. Parents and teachers argue that it is important to find out whether children can work on their own without the support from the teacher. They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down and think about what they have learned in school.

Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get anything done that needs doing and it makes sense to send home tasks like independent reading or further writing tasks that don't need teacher's support.

On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should only be given at the weekend when children have more time.

The writer’s suggestion about homework is….

• Student should not be given any homework.

• Student must frequently have homework.

• Homework should be given at weekend.

• Homework is badly needed.

• Homework is pointless.

Will solar energy ever be a main source of energy for industrial societies? The solar energy is cheaper than any fossil fuel because we can get the abundant source of energy from the sun.

In sunny deserts, the sun’s radiation that reaches the ground can be used to produce electricity for industries and homes. In one of experiment, solar ponds can produce hot water to drive generators.

Unfortunately, we can’t power our homes entirely on sunlight. Solar energy can only be exploited in bright light. It its great potential, therefore, is in countries that have clear skies for most of the year. Most houses, however, are not in the sunniest part of the world.

In addition to convert sunlight directly into electricity, solar cells are needed. Although they are very cheap to turn relatively they are expensive to buy and many people can’t afford them.

Which of the following statements does not agree with the text?

• The main important device to harness the solar energy is cheap.

• The solar energy is cheaper than any other fossil fuel.

• Solar energy can only be harnessed in bright sunlight.

• Solar ponds produce hot water to drive generators.

• Solar energy is non-polluted.

Will solar energy ever be a main source of energy for industrial societies? The solar energy is cheaper than any fossil fuel because we can get the abundant source of energy from the sun.

In sunny deserts, the sun’s radiation that reaches the ground can be used to produce electricity for industries and homes. In one of experiment, solar ponds can produce hot water to drive generators.

Unfortunately, we can’t power our homes entirely on sunlight. Solar energy can only be exploited in bright light. It its great potential, therefore, is in countries that have clear skies for most of the year. Most houses, however, are not in the sunniest part of the world.

In addition to convert sunlight directly into electricity, solar cells are needed. Although they are very cheap to turn relatively they are expensive to buy and many people can’t afford them.

Which of the following can produce hot water to drive generators?

• Solar car

• Solar cells

• Solar ponds

• Solar heating

• Solar batteries