作业是教师检测课堂教学效果的重要手段之一,但是在高职英语教学改革中,作业的重要作用一直以来被长期忽视。文章首先指出了作业在教学中的重要作用,其次分析了目前高职英语作业布置方面存在的问题,最后提出优化作业布置的策略,通过作业使学生在掌握知识的同时发展能力。 Homework is one of the most important means for teachers to detect the effect of classroom teaching. However, in the reform of higher vocational English teaching, the important role of homework has been ignored for a long time. The article first points out the important role homework plays in teaching. Secondly, it analyzes the existing problems in homework assignments in higher vocational colleges. Finally, it puts forward the strategy of optimizing homework assignments. Through homework, students develop their abilities while mastery of knowledge.