In July, China introduced the"double reduction"policy("双减"政策). It hopes to reduce(减少)students' learning burden(负担)1 reducing homework and after— school classes. One month has passed2 the new term began. How do students feel about this new policy?
" Our homework is clearly3 than before, " said 13— year— old Shen Yuzhe from Beijing. "We are not encouraged to buy workbooks any more. The exercises are mainly from the4 . "
According to Shen, teachers now teach more5 . Students have enough time to process new knowledge. " Our teachers are also giving us more6 to do experiments (实验) and learn from real life, " said Shen. " For example, we went to7 plants in a field during a biology(生物学) class. This is a much better way to8 things than just reading the books. "
For 13-year-old Zhang Hangming from Tianjin, the best thing about"double reduction"is the increased time in after—school activities. "We can now spend more time taking part in clubs and activities, 9 dancing, volleyball and drama. I have joined a group10 'leadership development in business' where I can learn all kinds of skills, "said Zhang.
Both Shen and Zhang find there are fewer exams now. But they think it's not really a(an)11 thing. " Exams make me study harder. Each exam shows my12 as well as my weak points, "Zhang said.
Shen also pointed out that when burden is lightened(减轻), self—discipline(自律)becomes the 13 . " Some students now spend more time having fun14 homework is finished early. But if you use all the free time to15 , you might fall behind others, " he said.