1、Unit 3 Fit for lifeTo write an article about short-sightedness among Chinese students.Write an article on short-sightedness among Chinese students. Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.DPlanning your writing Learning about the structureWhen writing about short-
2、sightedness, you can follow the structure below: Start by introducing the current situation of short-sightedness among Chinese students. Analyse the causes of short-sightedness. Conclude with suggestions to improve the situation. To put forward your suggestions, you can use expressions like: The sit
3、uation could be improved if An effective way to is You can also write about the improvement you would like to see using expressions like: It is my belief that I am looking forward to Learning about the languageSuggestions1. Do eye exercises twice every day.2. Do not read in bed or without good light
4、ing.3. Take some eyesight supplements such as Vitamins A, C and E.4. Have your eyesight examined regularly.5. Relax your eyes once an hour while working on computers or watching TV.6. Often focus your eyes on green trees or grass often for a rest. Checking your writingRemember to check your writing
5、after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention to the following aspects:PunctuationSpellingGrammarChoice of wordsStyle (formal/informal)StructureSelf-reviewPeer reviewDoes your writing cover all the main points in your writing plan?How can you improve your writing?W
6、hat does your partner think of your writing on short-sightedness?What improvements does your partner advise you to make?Possible answerA recent survey has revealed that short-sightedness is on the rise among Chinese students. The problem has already affected a large number of students: 36% of primar
7、y school students, more than 70% of junior high students and over 80% of senior high students suffer from short-sightedness.What causes short-sightedness is not fully understood, although children may be at greater risk if their parents have the condition. How we actually use our eyes seemsto play a
8、 decisive role. For example, activities like focusingon a screen, whether that be a computer, television or smartphone, are tough on our eyes. Reading in poor light can also harm our eyesight. It is also harmful to spend too much time indoors, as our eyes need natural sunlight to be healthy.Luckily,
9、 the situation could be improved if we take measures to stop ourselves becoming short-sighted in the first place. We should take regular breaks from our study and go outside to give our eyes a chance to get some sunlight. We should also Avoid being too close to a computer, smartphone or television s
10、creen. In addition, we should ensure properlighting whenever we read, so that our eyes do not need to work too hard. However, if we have already become short-sighted, it is necessary to see an eye doctor and get glasses. It is my belief that with these measures, our eye health would be greatly improved.Revise your writing.
