Homework is a problem for students all over the world. As a student, you have lots of homework to do every day. It’s the best way to review what you have learned in class, while sometimes it may cost you too much time and energy. 【小题1】.

Be sure you understand the homework.

Write your homework down in your notebook if you need to. 【小题2】. It’s much easier to ask the teacher during or after class than to try to remember later that night!

【小题3】.

Many schools have s study hall. It is designed to allow students to study on their own. It’s more interesting to play with friends. But the more homework you finish at school, the less you’ll have to do that night.

Take a break.

It’s difficult to hold your attention for too long. So take some breaks while doing your homework. Sitting for too long without relaxing will make you feel very tired. 【小题4】

Make a plan.

If you don’t finish your homework at school, think about how much you have left so you can plan your time. Most students have between 1 hour and 3 hours of homework at night. If it’s a heavy homework day, you’ll need to spend more time on it. 【小题5】, especially when you want to enjoy sports or other activities.

Are you worried about moving up to senior high school? It can be a completely new experience, but you needn’t worry. 【小题1】   

·You’re not alone.

【小题2】 They may not realize it, but they’re just as nervous as you are. Moving up to senior high school is a chance, not a problem. Things are different, and all you need to do is to be polite and learn the new rules.

·【小题3】

If you are not sure what to do or are worried about something, you’d better ask for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to because they are experienced in helping new students. You can also ask older students for help. They will help you if you have any problem.

·All changes.

There are lots of differences between junior high school and senior high school. You’ll have a homework diary or a planner. 【小题4】 Make sure that you have a copy of your school timetable so you know which rooms your classes will be in and when you will have your different subjects.

·Pay attention to other points.

Be yourself! 【小题5】 Then you can get on with others more easily.

Besides, going to bed early makes a difference and you’ll find it easier to get up in the morning!

You may like reading novels for fun. But you need to get organized（有系统的）if you are reading a novel for school. Here are a few tips.   

【小题1】. What do they do in the novel? What do they want? Everything about a character can help us to understand him, from his appearance to the kind of food he eats.

Besides, the order of the story and the plot（故事情节）are important in the same way. Make sure that as you read, you make a quick note of what happens in each chapter（章节）. This will help you bring the things you have noticed about the character, setting, language and so on together. 【小题2】.

Next, themes. 【小题3】. It is a must to get the hang of the theme if you want to fully appreciate the novel. Perhaps love is an important theme.

Finally, novels are made up of language. 【小题4】. They may use metaphors（暗喻）, invent symbols, or show different characters’ personalities through their   speech styles.