Middle school students have far too much homework. They usually have to sit up three or four hours
every night doing their homework. Now one school in my hometown has made a rule of limiting (限制)
homework. The homework is limited to an hour a day and the students have no homework on the weekend.
I think this is an excellent idea that will allow students to live better and healthier lives.
     Less homework will give students more time to enjoy other pastimes (休闲活动). I have many books
which I received as gifts from my parents and friends. They have been kept there on my shelf for several
years! Because of homework, I will have not read a single one of them. With less homework, students will
be freer to develop their interests in art, music and other hobbies.
     More time free from homework will get our physical health better. Many students like sports, but they
have little time to play football, basketball, volleyball and so on. They hardly have time to have a trip or take
part in any social activities. They must spend so much time solving math problems and doing grammar
exercises. Besides, staying up late to finish their homework leaves many students exhausted in the morning.
Not getting enough sleep is not only unpleasant; it also makes students more likely (有可能得) to get colds
and other illnesses.

1. Which is the best title for the passage?

A. Students dislike homework
B. No use doing homework
C. Homework is good for study
D. Homework should be limited

2. According to the passage, what is an effect of having a lot of homework?

A. Students have little time for their hobbies.
B. Students have to finish their homework.
C. Students are more active in class.
D. Students are good at their lessons.

3. The author of the passage may be ________.

A. a teacher
B. a student
C. a parent
D. a doctor

4. According to the passage, what makes students more likely to get colds?

A. No having time to exercise.     
B. Not getting enough sleep.
C. Getting up early for school.    
D. Reading too.