Many people think that teachers give pupils too much homework．They say that it is unnecessary for children to work at home in their free time．Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not （proper）plan the homework tasks they give to pupils．The result is that pupils have to repeat tasks that they
（do）at school already．
In Greece，many parents complained about the difficult homework that teachers gave to their children．The parents said that most of the homework was a waste of time，and they wanted to stop it．Spain and Turkey are two countries which stopped homework．In Denmark，Germany and several other （country）in Europe，teachers cannot set homework at weekends．In Holland，teachers allow pupils
（stay）at school to do their homework．The children are free to help one another．Similar
（arrange）also exists in some British schools．
Most people agree that homework is not fair．A pupil doing his homework in a quiet and comfortable room is in a much （good）position than a pupil who does his homework in a small，
（noise）room with the television on．Some parents help their children with their homework．Other parents take no interest in their children’s homework at all．
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Lucy felt a little ____________(frighten), but she felt very inquisitive and excited as well. She looked back
__________ her shoulder and there, between the dark tree trunks, she could still see the open doorway of the wardrobe and even catch
_________ glimpse of the empty room
___________ she had set out. She had left the door open, for she knew that it was very silly
_________(shut) oneself into a wardrobe. She began to walk forward. In about ten minutes she reached it and found it was a lamppost. As she stood looking at it,
_________(wonder) why there was a lamppost in the middle of a wood, she heard the pitter-patter of feet coming towards her. And soon after that a very strange person
_________(step) out from among the trees into the light of the lamppost.
He was only a little taller than Lucy. From the waist upwards, he was like a man, but his legs ___________(shape) like a goat’s. One of his hands held the umbrella; in the other arm he carried several brown-paper parcels.With the parcels and the snow
_________ looked just as if he
__________(do) his Christmas shopping.
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One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about (be) late for school．There were many people waiting at the bus stop,
some of them looked very anxious and
(disappoint) . When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board．I got a place next
the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk．A boy on a bike
(catch ) my attention．He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms．I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused ___
___ (stop) until we reached the next stop．Still, the boy kept ___
___ (ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting．Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up the door of the bus．I heard an excited conversation．Then the driver stood up and asked,“
anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?” A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh, dear! It ‘s
(I)”．She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully. Five others on the bus began talking about what the boy had done and the crowd of strangers
(sudden) became friendly to one another．
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Several weeks ago, my husband and I decided to sell some of the old things in our house. We thought a good opportunity to clean up our 10-year-old son’s room and deal with some toys that were no
(long) suitable for him to play with. We agreed that all the money
(make) from selling the toys would go to our son.
We decided to sell the toys our son no longer liked and a little bike that was too small for him. The little bike, a bit old, was still in good condition.
We charged $ 10 for the bike, it didn’t sell. So, after the sale was over, my husband put it on the roadside with a sign, on
were written “FREE BIKE”. Soon our doorbell rang. A little boy stood outside,
(ask) in poor English whether the bike was really free. I said yes and that he could have it
nothing. He smiled, got on the bike and
(happy) rode away.
Later that evening I told my son that the old bike had been given to the little boy for free. He smiled, obviously happy (hear) that someone else would make good use of that little bike.
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Some people live in the world for body others for dignity (尊严).
I once took a walk along the street on a Saturday dusk, with Pepsi can in my hand. An old woman in ragged clothes, who was living on collecting used cans and tins, moved slowly towards me, with a bag on the back.
(walk) nearer, she looked up at me and then fixed her eyes
my can. At that time, I hadn’t finished my cola,
I gave several coins instead.
She stared at me for a few seconds and handed back the money. Quite (confuse), I asked, “Why not? Isn’t that what you want?”
“I am not a beggar,” she said seriously, word by word. Instantly, I felt so sorry. I (intend) to help her, but I
(complete) misunderstood her. Thus I hurt her.
I could do at that moment was to drink up the cola and hand her the emptied can. This time, she gave me a smile with
(satisfy) and gratitude in her eyes. The woman is poor in material life but is so respectable as a person. I am not only moved but also have learned a good lesson.
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Alex: Kelly, I' 11 go back home to visit my family for several weeks.
Kelly: That' s great. It' s been quite a long time since you (see) them, hasn't it?
Alex: Yes, but I'm thinking about I should bring back from China for everyone---my little brother, my sister and my parents.
Kelly: You want to bring back some (attract) things, don't you? How about a Weifang-style kite? You once mentioned that your brother is fond
collecting kites.
Alex: Hey, that' s a good idea! You and I had a lot of fun (fly) kites together. I' m sure my brother would like a Weifang-style kite, too.
Kelly: You could also bring back some embroidery (绣品) from Suzhou, is very famous.
Alex: Kelly, you're a genius(天才)! Not only is Su embroidery very colorful, it represents Chinese traditions(传统) too! My parents will really like it. Okay, now 1 have to decide what
(buy) for my sister. That' s really
difficult decision!
Kelly: Don't be so upset, Alex. Does she like drinking tea'? What about a Chinese teapot?
Alex: Sure, she' d love that. Another great idea! How do you think up these ideas so ___
(easy), Kelly'?
Kelly: Geniuses always do that!