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In a 2005 survey of 2005 schoolchildren in six cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, it was found that about 77% of them were short of sleep.Should school hours be cut?In new survey taken by the China Daily website, almost 70% of the 1, 133 people online agreed with cutting school hours, while 20% disagreed and 10% gave no answer.
Liu Xing(12-year-old, 6-grade student):I get up at 5∶50 every school day, have breakfast at 6∶15, leave home at 6∶30 and, after a 30-minute bus ride, arrive at school at 7∶00, a full hour before lessons start.Besides, I spend my weekends taking classes in math and English, as well as learning to play the piano.
Wang Qun(Liu Xing’s mother):My son is still no t doing enough to win a place at a top high school, as it is so competitive.They want students with good English and math and also special skills.
“Craig”(netizen):The best way for children to learn is through play.Through play, they can develop their characters, learn to be independent and improve all kinds of skills.
“Skylark”(netizen):Young parents have little time to play with their children, so letting them go home early is not a good idea.I think schools should have more activities for children after class.
Qi Zhen(high school teacher):People might take some time to accept shorter school hours.It will also take time to change people’s traditional mind that going to college is the only way to a good job.
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