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ho put in two to three hours a night, according to the study published by the Department for Education in England. The scientists who did the research say their study emphasizes (強(qiáng)調(diào) ) what students actually do rather than how much work the school has set. Pam Sammons, a professor of education at Oxford University, said that time spent on homework showed the influence of the school — if children were expected to do homework and if they enjoy their subjects. “That’s one of the reasons Indian and Chinese children do better. They put more time in it.” he added. It’s also reported that students who enjoyed school got better results. “Schools c ould make sure children had a better experience by improving the school environment, making school work interesting and making children feel supported by teachers.” Sammons said. It is suggested that children aged 5 to 7 should be set onehour homework a week, half an hour a night for 7 to 11yearolds. Secondary schools were encouraged to set up two hours a night for 14 to 16yearolds. “Headteachers should make their own homework policy,” the government says. ( ) 1. Where can we probably read this passage? A. In a poster. B. In a magazine. C. In a storybook. ( ) 2. According to the first paragraph, spending ______ doing homework leads to better results in lessons. A. half an hour B. an hour C. over two hours ( ) 3. The underlined word “ published” probably means _______ in Chinese. A. 公布 B. 印刷 C. 出版 ( ) 4. Which of the following sentences is TR