题目内容：

根据下面短文内容，在短文的空格处填上一个恰当的词，使短文完整、通顺。

Homework is a big part of going to school. 1., you can do a few things to make homework less work.

First, be sure you understand the task (任务). Write it 2. in your notebook, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about it. It’s much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class 3. to struggle (费力) to remember later that night! If you want, you can also ask how long you should spend in finishing the homework so you can plan your time.

4., try to do some homework at school. Many schools have study halls that are built to allow (允许) students to study. It’s tempting (诱人的) to hang out (闲逛) with friends during study time. But the more work you can finish in school, the 5. you’ll have to do that night.

Third, if you don’t finish your homework during school, 6. about how much you have left, and then plan your time. Most high school students have between 1 and 3 7. of homework a night. If it’s a heavy homework day and it seems that you’ve got homework in every subject, you’ll need to spend more time 8. the homework.