Many of us don’t pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.

There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, genes(基因) and aging(老化). Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while. Something dirty can cause redness and they will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example，sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays. Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight.Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.

All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes. Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person’s eyesight, too. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.

When a friend is going through a difficult time, it’s natural to want to help, but it’s not always easy to know how. Think about situations where you’ve been in need. 【小题1】 What did you find the most helpful? The following are ways that you can really help a friend in need.

Only offer help that you are truly able to give. 【小题2】 When your friends are unhappy, it’s normal (正常的) to want to make everything all right for them, but think a little about the reality (现实) of what you’re offering before you open your mouth.

【小题3】 Offer your help, but if they refuse, then accept that. It may be that they truly don’t want or need your help. That doesn’t mean you needn’t offer help again. It’s simply about respecting what they say about their needs at the time.

Don’t assume (认为) you know what’s best for them. However they are struggling (抗争), your friends need to make their own decisions. When people are going through difficult times, they may feel that what is happening is out of their control. 【小题4】

Listen more than you talk. Avoid repeatedly giving your opinion on their situation unless they ask for it. They may want a sympathetic (富有同情心的) ear. It’s best if you can keep your feelings under control. You may feel angry about what your friend is dealing with, but you will be more helpful if you can keep calm as you listen.

Imagine that your body is like a factory. It takes in “materials (材料)” and puts out “goods (商品)”. If you start with poor materials, it’s likely that your goods won’t be very high-quality (高质量的). But if you use better materials, your goods will come out much better.

What does this mean in real life? It means getting the right amount of sleep, eating food that is good for you, and exercising. You might not think about this much as a student, but believe me – as you get older, it becomes very important.

It’s good to start building a better “factory” at a young age. Getting into the habit of living healthy can help you in many ways. If you get enough sleep (not too little, not too much), you’ll be able to focus better on your studies. Eating healthy food helps your body grow strong and fight off sickness. And exercise can help you stay fit both physically and mentally (精神上).

This sounds like a lot to do. So start small—try to go to bed at the same time each night and wake up at the same time as well. Find time to eat a single apple each day— they say “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Try to exercise just a little bit each day, even if it’s only for 10 minutes. Doing these little things will help you build a great “factory”.