Not setting homework can be impossible in certain situations. There are many arguments in favor of homework, and most teachers would agree with many, if not all, of the following: homework is a perfect opportunity to go over calmly what was done with the teacher, and rethink and develop that initial input; homework offers a moment for students to work as individuals and develop learner self-governance outside the classroom; students and parents expect homework to be set and to be corrected. Nevertheless, the drawbacks that homework may have are often overlooked.
There are two key issues which need to be raised when dealing with the concept of homework. Firstly, there is the question of home. Often homework is not done at home at all, but at a friend’s house, on the street, on the bus on the way to class or sitting on the step outside school before it opens. What’s more, all too often, for it to be done effectively at home, homework requires the participation and involvement of other adults. Parents play a crucial role in a child’s education, but they can t always be available, for a number of very valid reasons, and a tutor’s ability to aid, guide, encourage and simply organize a son or daughter s study may be limited in many ways. The implication are unsetting: if homework is crucial to success in class, some children have an automatic disability.
Considering the second part of the compound noun opens up further questions. If the idea of home can be problematic, so too can the concept of work. Again, this will depend enormously on the context but, very often there is a lot of work put in. Demands on their time and attention span(持续时间)and all sorts of other impositions mean homework is usually something to get out of the way, to be ticked off as done, with the exercises completed as fast as possible. It is not always seen as useful times spent developing and strengthening what is done in class but, rather, as something quickly finished to keep the teacher at bay. It might be correct or not, copied from a friend or cut and pasted from the internet, but the important thing is that a teacher sees the exercise completed and, as a result, the task achieved: how much effort went into that result is not always appreciated or easy to evaluate and, even when work clearly falls below standard, and the mere fact of its having been done is often good enough. Teacher and students are happy because everyone has officially fulfilled their commitment.
The ideal that students go home, think back to what they did with their teacher, use the great resources their books and the internet provide to revise, reflect and put everything they have seen in class in place, into action, into practice, does not often happen with some students.
【小题1】Which of the following is not among the advantages of homework according to paragraph 1?| A．Solidifying the knowledge and skills learnt in class. |
| B．Developing the ability of the independent learning. |
| C．Building a closer teacher-student relationship. |
| D．Meeting the requirements of students and parents. |
| A．their tutors are not always available to support them |
| B．they are born without the ability to deal with concepts |
| C．their family circumstances limit their learning ability |
| D．some unknown reasons greatly hold up their progress |
| A．blocks teachers from knowing more about their students |
| B．imposes enormous meaningless evaluating work on teachers |
| C．displays the great efforts students make to satisfy their teachers |
| D．shows achievements teachers expect to accomplish in their work |
| A．Are you ready for homework yet? |
| B．Is there a way out for homework? |
| C．Home and Work: both are hard to ignore. |
| D．Homework or No homework: it is your choice. |
Every Bachelor of Arts major faces the dilemma about the language they have to take to meet the foreign language requirement. JMU offers a variety of languages, from French to Ancient Greek and Italian. Any of them would be great, but Spanish is the most beneficial language to learn.
Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, with around 460 million native speakers. It’s the official language of over 20 countries, and in the United States, there are 41 million speakers. These statistics give you the perfect reason to learn Spanish as an international language.
One of the best reasons to learn Spanish is that it makes one more employable. There’s a place for Spanish in every career field. Doctors will have patients that speak Spanish, financial traders will buy stocks from Latin American companies and journalists will provide content written in Spanish.
Spanish is known as the starting block for learning other Romance languages. Many of the words and phrases used in Italian, French and Latin are similar to each other. For example, the Italian word for "thank you" is "grazie". and the Spanish word for "thank you" is“gracias". The Portuguese word for "hello" is "ola "，and the Spanish word for "hello" is “hola”.
There are so many amazing resources available for learning Spanish. A popular method that most people use is the app Duolingo because it’s convenient and great. A similar method is listening to a podcast (播客)，like Coffee Break Spanish that tailors podcasts for different Spanish levels. Both of these options don't break the bank either because they' re free.
JMU also offers opportunities to practice Spanish speaking. The Spanish Club meets every week to discuss culture, practice speaking Spanish and plan events. The Foreign Language Department organizes language tables where students can practice conversational Spanish with other students. Sigma Delta Pi is a Spanish honor society for students who study Spanish.
【小题1】What 's the difficulty for the Bachelor of Arts students?| A．Meeting all the requirements of their school. |
| B．Choosing the foreign language they should take. |
| C．Knowing about the benefits of learning Spanish. |
| D．Finding the best ways to learn a foreign language. |
| A．good Spanish speakers can get better jobs |
| B．every career has strict rules for its workers |
| C．Spanish has wide applications in different fields |
| D．employable people are often multi-language speakers |
| A．Romance languages are some ancient languages |
| B．a word has many different meanings in Spanish |
| C．there is quite much polite speech in Spanish |
| D．Italian speakers can learn Spanish easily |
| A．Popular customs in Spain. |
| B．Some online Spanish resources. |
| C．Some ways of learning Spanish. |
| D．The advantages of learning Spanish. |
Studying abroad is a big decision which should be taken seriously. To leave your comfort zone and be pushed into an entirely new environment, with its own climate, culture, and customs, is a bold move.
Unsurprisingly, living and studying in an unfamiliar culture will lead to some degree of culture shock, which can bring about feelings of frustration, homesickness, and maybe even regret.
Just like many overseas students, you might face tremendous economic pressure. Apart from considering studying in a more affordable country, managing your finances and budgeting is key. Following some simple finance tips can help you reduce your expenses.
Another common problem that usually arises is adjusting to the new pace of life.
So what’s the solution? Well, reading up on the way of life in a foreign country beforehand can help you decide whether it is compatible (兼容的) with your personality, goals, and desired lifestyle. After all, you probably wouldn’t choose London if you dislike crowds. Similarly, Spain might be unappealing to you if you like hanging out at night.
| A．Trying hard to get rid of these negative emotions. |
| B．Embracing your host culture is key to handling it. |
| C．This might mean cooking at home or using public transport. |
| D．It’s obvious that adapting to a new life is more than challenging. |
| E．It can cause various emotions, depending on where you come from. |
| F．All the sudden changes will definitely cause some adjustment problems. |
| G．Doing your research in advance will better prepare you for your life ahead. |
We are delighted to confirm that your application for Master of Materials Research at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) has been successful. Details of your offer are listed below.
English Language Requirements
Pass IELTS (Academic) with a score of 6.5 including 6.0 in writing and 5.5 or above in all other components. Or pass an acceptable English language test found on our web pages: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/.
Expected Academic Standard
We normally calculate the final overall mark of degrees using the weighted average method. This means that we will take into account the credit value of all modules (单元) (from all years) that have been credited. For module marks that use a range, we will use the mid-point of the range for our final average calculation.
Please note this offer is also conditional on your academic degree being awarded with all final year modules at 70% or above.
Offer Holder DayLog in now to your applicant portal (门户网站) to book your place on one of our offer holder events. Here you will be able to find out more about the school you have applied to, speak directly to students and staff and experience the quality of teaching in one of our taster lectures.
Deposit (订金)
In order to secure your place at Queen Mary University of London, in addition to meeting your conditions of offer, you will be required to pay a deposit of £2,000 (2,000 GBP) towards your tuition fee.
【小题1】What score should you get at least in IELTS writing if you want to be accepted?| A．5.5. | B．6.0. | C．6.5. | D．7.0. |
| A．By applying the weighted average method. |
| B．By measuring credits of all modules. |
| C．By referring to the mid-point of the range. |
| D．By calculating 70% of the final marks. |
| A．Give a lecture. | B．Pay a deposit. |
| C．Talk with fellow students. | D．Sign up for a sport. |
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