在我看来，家庭作业对教师和学生来说往往就是相当重的负担。减负能使学生、家长和教师之间产生更多的直接交流机会。

Sentence No. 1 In the United States, big shopping malls and major outlet centers are usually located in the suburbs. So it’s best to have an automobile if you want to do any serious bargain shopping.
Sentence No. 2 From my perspective, homework often is a significant burden for both teachers and students. Reducing the amount of homework would create far more opportunities for direct interaction between students, parents, and teachers.
Sentence No. 3 The problem of funding remains urgent. Small business credit remains severely constricted. Unable to find credit, many small businesses have had to shut their doors, and some of the survivors are still struggling to find adequate financing.
Sentence No. 4 Credit cards have evolved since 1966, but the basic procedure of payment has remained the same. A card is either handed over, or the number on it is read out or entered into a machine.
Sentence No. 5 Oil prices have risen further following Wednesday’s agreement by OPEC to cut output. The price of crude oil? rose 4.5% to $54 a barrel, its highest level this year, after soaring 8.8% on Wednesday.