too little homework

Recently, there has quite a few parents complaining that our students have too little homework. As a principle, I maintain that our school give enough homework but that too much homework is harmful to children. First, children should have time to learn in their own environment. It is best for every child to discuss the world by observing and touching. The teacher should tell kids the way to get knowledge, not only teach the knowledge itself. Second, kids should have enough time to play. Through play, they can not only build their bodies, but also broaden their worldview. Children need enough time to sleep, especially during their growing years. We do not want our students to sleep late due to homework. Third, we hope children can use their spare time to do their own interesting things such as reading, drawing, singing, playing musical instruments and sports. We also encourage parents to play games that are benefit to the kids. Of course, there are some students who cannot handle the spare time. We will arrange some programs for them after class next semester. We welcome parents' suggestions.

This week our theme is Canadian government. The theme is very important for us newcomers. We should know the profile of our new environment. If we want to live in this new environment successfully, first of all, I think we should find our place in it. Our knowledge of western politics had focused on USA, but I do not know much about Canada. I want to know more about Canada.
It was very difficult for me to listen to today's video. I have listened it twice, but I don't understand the meaning at all. I should study harder.

my new hobbies

We have been in Toronto for 5 months since coming here in August. I was happy that our whole family lived in together again. I have picked up some new hobbies. I have invited my friends to my home many times. I also cooked for them, which I had never done before. I would always invite my friends to a restaurant in Tianjin for I was not a good cook. But I was not shamed of my cooking,I have learnt some recipes from the Internet and I was glad to show off my creations to my friends. We ate, tasted and discussed. They taught me the tips and we shared the recipes. I am now a good cook, I think. I have changed a lot the way I do shopping. I always read the newspapers to find what items are discounted and where the market is located. It is interesting. I am satisfied after I do shopping and carry some bags home. But whenever I show my husband how much I saved, he would point out which thing I bought have gone bad because I neglected it for a long time. Then he would tell me not to buy too much. I know it, but it is difficult to control when I go shopping. I had studied English for a long time in Tianjin, but my speaking is not good enough. Now I study in LINC. I have learnt some songs, and I hope to learn more. I like this means of study.