2. Step 1: completing notes Tapescript (Part A on Page 26) TV reporter: Here I am in China, looking into a problem that is common among Chinese students today — the increasing number of Chinese students with short-sightedness. According to the result of a national survey of students’ health, the percentage of Chinese primary school

3. students who suffer from short- sightedness is twenty-two point eight per cent. Among junior high school students the number increases to fifty-five point two per cent, and as for senior high school students, seventy point three per cent of them need to wear glasses. These high figures worry both teachers and parents. But first, what exactly is short- sightedness?

4. Short-sightedness is caused when the eye is unable to focus on distant objects. This results in poor eyesight. Short- sightedness can usually be corrected with glasses. The question is why so many students in China suffer from this problem. Dr Li, an expert on short-sightedness, said that many students read in bed, and very often their rooms are not well lit.

5. Students need more information on the problem so that they understand how their eyes can be protected. (1) short-sightedness (2) 22.8 (3) 55.2 (4) 70.3 (5) distant (6) poor (7) bed (8) rooms (9) information (10) protected

6. Tapescript (Part C on Page 27) Announcer: No. 9 High School was recently awarded a prize from the local health officials for taking action to protect students’ eyesight. The school has advised students to do eye exercises both at school and at home. It has also introduced chairs that can be adjusted to improve the way that students sit while reading in the library. Besides these

7. measures, the school has also distributed information to parents so that they make changes in the home. This includes advice that children should be at least two metres away from the TV when they are watching it, and that the light in the room should be on and the TV set should be at or below eye level so that children do not have to look upwards. They also look out for signs that suggest children

8. may have a problem with their eyes. The signs include frequent headaches and falling behind with school work. Well done, No.9 High School! No. 1 High SchoolNo.9 High School b, c, h, i

10. Ⅰ. Writing practice 近来，有关年轻白领因为工作劳累猝死 的报道有很多。由于各种原因，现代人 出现了这样或那样的健康问题。最近， 你校开展了一项以 “How to develop a healthy lifestyle” 为题的征文活动，请你 写一篇 150 词左右的英语短文参加此次活 动。

11. Ⅱ. Writing aids Step 1: Some basic expressions on the topic 过劳死 death from overwork 各种各样 a variety of/all kinds of 室外活动 outdoor activities 一天一苹果，医 生远离我！ An apple a day keeps the doctor away! 采取积极的态度 take a positive attitude 身体是革命的本 钱 Health is precondition of all work.

12. 强身健体 build sb. up 体检 physical examination 缓解学习压力 relieve the pressure of learning 对 …… 有消极 的影响 have a negative effect on… 经常进行体育 锻炼 take regular physical exercise 方便面 instant noodles 归根结底 in the final analysis/to conclude 重视 attach importance to/pay much attention to/give weight to /take sth. seriously

13. Step 2:Try to complete the following translations. (one word only in each blank) 1. 我们最好参加更多的户外活动而不是整天 坐在电脑和电视机前。 We’d better ____ ____ __ more outdoor activities _____ _____ sit in front of TV sets or computers all day long. take part in rather than

14. 2. 我们应该采取积极的生活态度，这能帮 助我们勇敢地面对挑战与困难。 We should ___ __ ______ _______ _______ life, which can help us to ____ _________ ___ _________ ______. take a positive attitude towards face challenges and difficulties bravely

15. 3. 以前她很少锻炼身体，所以每当她爬 楼梯时就会气喘吁吁。 She seldom ______ ___ and every time she climbed up the stairs, she was usually ___ __ _____. worked out out of breath

16. 4. 他们认为运动是强身健体的好方法，还 可以帮助他们放松和缓解学习压力。 They think that exercising is a good way to _____ ____ ___ and it can also help them relax and ______ __ ________ of learning. build them up relieve the pressure

17. Step 3: Fill in the blanks to match the meanings of the sentences given. (one word only in each blank) 1. I think it’s of benefit for students to take physical exercise on a regular basis because they spend most of their time sitting in the classroom. I think it’s _________ for students to take physical exercise ________ because they spend most of their time sitting in the classroom. beneficial regularly

18. 2. Some students claim that they feel tired after exercising, so they find it difficult to concentrate on their lessons. Some students claim that they feel tired after exercising, so they find they ______ ________ ___________ ___ their lessons. have difficulty concentrating on

19. 3. To conclude, our health is largely decided by our lifestyle and our attitudes. __ ___ ____ _______, our health _______ ______ on our lifestyle and our attitudes. 4. In modern times, more and more people are suffering from various health problems. In modern times, an __________ number of people are suffering from __ _____ __ health problems. In the final analysis increasing depends mainly a variety of

20. Ⅲ. One possible version ： In modern times, with the increasing pressure of life and work, many people are suffering from a variety of health problems. It is of great importance to develop a healthy lifestyle. Here is some useful advice.

21. First of all, we should reject junk food such as instant noodles and hamburgers in daily life. And we’d better eat more fruit, which are rich in vitamins, and have a balanced diet. Secondly, we should take an active part in outdoor activities instead of staying at home watching TV or surfing the Internet, which is bad for our health. For example, we can walk, jog or ride a bike as a good way of working out.

22. Last but not least, remind ourselves to take a positive attitude towards life and always keep open-minded and optimistic. Just as the saying goes, “Health is precondition of all work.” Therefore, we must attach more importance to our physical health.