Question

Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给):

Do you want to make homework simpler?Oxford Learning founder and C EO

Dr.Nick Whitehead said,"Homework might be an unavoidable（不可避免的）part in school,but it doesn't have to be that boring part.With the right skills in place, students can turn homework from headache-including to trouble-free."These steps will make an obvious d_1.__.

Use your notebooks

The brain is able to finish great works,but it is not a__2.__perfect.Students should never rely on it to remember all school details.When a teacher assigns homework,

students should write the details in their notebooks.According to Whitehead,to make them effective,students n_3.__to remember to take the note books out of the school bags at night,open them up,and read over the night's list.

Remove distractions(使注意力分散的事物)

Computers on, music on, text messages receiving······Whitehead says if students aren't doing research,they should turn off all the above electronics,and focus on the task at hand for a set period of time.They'll find that it is e_4.__to concentrate and that homework takes less time.

Think actively Getting homework done is the name of the game,but what happens if students are struggling with a question or can't work out an answer?When facing difficulties,it is wise for the student to take a small break,then r__5.__to look at the problem again.

Get organized

Homework is often the most disorganized part.Whitehead recommends,"Students should keep all the homework-related things in a bin,so they don't waste time s__6.__for pens or rulers."He also recommends picking the same place to do homework every night,and （when possible）completing homework at a c7.__ time each day.

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