Many people think the   1  time is spent, the more work will be done. So students have to spend the whole day doing school work  2   the three meals.

  Modern students have many  3 . They love sports, computers and music. A   4   holiday can get them away from too much school work , and they can do what they like. But still teachers do not  5  it. Because they have too much homework, they have no time to enjoy themselves. Students are really tired of their weekend homework. So they don’t do it   6   Sunday night. And there is not enough time to finish the homework carefully. The poor weekend homework usually makes teachers  7  .

    Things always get worse 8  right ideas. Too much school work makes students lose  9  in learning. It’s also bad for their health.

    A horse runs faster after a rest. But for students only a rest is not enough. So such a condition（状况）should be 10   to give students both pleasure and knowledge.

  (    )1 A. many       B. much     C. more     D. most

  (    )2 A. except B. for     C. during    D. with

  (    )3 A.hobbies B. books        C. pens     D. friends

  (    )4 A.two days B. two-days    C. two-day  D. two-day’s

  (    )5 A. talk about          B. think about

C. speak of            D. look after

  (    )6 A. on     B. except   C. after        D. until

  (    )7 A. to get angry          B. get angry    

C. to feel unhappy     D. quite surprised

  (    )8 A. to     B. by          C. without   D. with

  (    )9 A. interested          B. interest       

C. interesting          D. themselves

  (    )10 A. changed B. kept   C. taught   D. made

Do you want to know how you can succeed in a new school term? Here are several tips for you from some teachers.
● Use a calendar or chart. Write down special tasks, activities and important dates on a calendar. This helps you remember things you need to do. You can also make a chart. Then, use colorful pens to circle or draw a line under your homework, reading tasks or other activities. By using a chart, you learn how to plan for your studies.
● Buy folders (文件夹) in different colors. Put your notebooks in different folders according to the subject. This helps you keep papers and notes organized.
● Books are great friends. Visit the bookstore or library every few weeks to find a new book to read. The more you get excited about reading, the more confident you will become.
● Join all kinds of clubs or sports. It’s important to communicate with teenagers outside of school. Joining sports clubs or other group activities is also a good way to help you learn how to get on with others. During this process(过程), you can learn how to solve problems and respect others.
● Ask for help. You’re never too old to ask for help. You can turn to your teachers when there is a question about homework, projects or relationships with your family members. They are there to help solve problems and listen to you.
【小题1】 How many tips can you find from the passage? _______ .