2014年3月全国英语等级考试（PETS）三级笔试真题及详解

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SECTION I Listening Comprehension

Directions:

This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are two parts in this section, Part A and Part B.

Remember while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto your ANSWER SHEET.

If you have any questions, you may raise your hand now as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.

Now look at Part A in your test booklet.

Part A

Directions:You will hear 10 short dialogues. For each dialogue, there is one question and four possible answers. Choose the correct answer—A,B, C or D, and mark it in your test booklet. You will have 15 seconds to answer the question and you will hear each dialogue only once.

1. What does the man want to do?

[A] Attend a private party.

[B] Celebrate his birthday.

[C] Cancel his reservation.

[D] Reserve a dinner table.

【录音原文】

M: Hello, I'd like to book a table for Tuesday evening.

W: I'm sorry. We are fully reserved for that evening. There's the birthday party. Would you consider another day?

M: In that case, let's make it Wednesday evening at six.

W: OK.

2. Whom are the speakers expecting to come soon?

[A] A postman.

[B] A salesman.

[C] A repairman.

[D] A policeman.

【录音原文】

M: Shoot, no wonder it's no cooler than outside. You turned the air-condition off.

W: Oh, something went wrong with it. But I called someone and they are on the way.

M: Thank God.

W: You can use the electric fan here. At least you can catch a breeze.

3. How does the woman feel at the man's words?

[A] She is excited.

[B] She is worried.

[C] She is satisfied.

[D] She is surprised.

【录音原文】

M: Everybody is saying that we'll be getting a new manager.

W: Oh, why? Koren hasn't been in his post that long.

M: I know. But it's all to do with a new business strategy the board wants to introduce.

4. What will the woman do?

[A] Go to bed for a rest.

[B] Take some medicine.

[C] Stay in with the man.

[D] Eat out with the man.

【录音原文】

M: Are you coming to the restaurant with us, Judy?

W: I'm sorry I can't. I've got a splitting headache.

M: Oh, is there anything that I can do?

W: No. It's OK. I've taken the medicine, and I'll just stay in and lie down.

5. What do the speakers think of products manufactured nowadays?

[A] They are too expensive.

[B] They are difficult to use.

[C] They are of poor quality.

[D] They are out of fashion.

【录音原文】

M: I still remember those good old days when people took pride in their work and built things to the last.

W: Absolutely. Look at the things built nowadays.

M: You're lucky if they don't fall apart before you get them home.

6. What do we learn about the man from the dialogue?

[A] He doesn't need a car.

[B] He's just got a good deal.

[C] He's just bought a new car.

[D] He doesn't have enough money.

【录音原文】

W: I'm going to look at new cars tomorrow. Why don't you come along?

M: I'd like to, but I don't want to be tempted.

W: I'm sure you could get a good deal.

M: Yes, but I can barely afford a new car right now.

7. What does the man think of Frank?

[A] He is dependable.

[B] He is weak-minded.

[C] He is a tough person.

[D] He is a flexible person.

【录音原文】

W: What do you think of Frank?

M: He's all right, but he seems to have no backbone.

W: Why do you say that?

M: Whenever things get tough, he gives in.

8. What is the woman doing according to the dialogue?

[A] Arranging a seaside trip for old people.

[B] Expressing her thanks to the trip organizer.

[C] Complaining about yesterday's seaside trip.

[D] Asking the trip organizer to improve his work.

【录音原文】

W: John, thank you for organizing yesterday's trip to the seaside for the old folk.

M: They all seemed to enjoy it, didn't they?

W: Certainly, I don't think you could have done it better.

M: Thank you, but there was still room for improvement.

9. What do we learn about the man last night?

[A] He couldn't get out of his room.

[B] He left his key with his roommate.

[C] He couldn't find the key to his room.

[D] He helped his neighbor break the lock.

【录音原文】

M: I was locked in last night.

W: What do you mean by “locked in”？

M: Well, my roommate thought I was out, so when he left, he locked the door from the outside.

W: Then how did you get out?

M: I called my neighbor and gave him the key from the inside.

10. What does the woman suggest the man do?

[A] Clean his glasses after painting.

[B] Take off his glasses before painting.

[C] Press the plastic wrap on the ceiling.

[D] Cover his glasses with the plastic wrap.

【录音原文】

W: Wait, Tom. Don't start painting the ceiling now. Your glasses will be spoiled.

M: You mean I must take them off?

W: No, you don't have to. Just press the plastic wrap on them, and you can still see.

Part A

Directions:

You wil hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one y you will have 5 secondsto read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear the recording only once.

Questions 11-13 are based on the following interview with the manager of a company that turns garbage into new products.

11. Where did the man get the money for his company?

[A] From a bank.

[B] From his father.

[C] From his friends.

[D] From his employees.

12. What mistake does the man say his company made?

[A] It charged no licensing fee.

[B] It neglected product design.

[C] It ignored negotiating skills.

[D] It did all the manufacturing itself.

13. What does the man think of large companies?

[A] They are tough to work with.

[BJ They welcome creative ideas.

[C] They recycle lots of garbage.

[D] They are good at manufacturing.

【录音原文】

W: Mr. Johnson, when did you know you wanted to start your business?

M: My family settled down in Canada in 1986 where a lot of friends, parents have successful businesses. It seemed so cool, so when in high school, I became interested in business.

W: How did you finance your company?

M: We've raised our money from some friends. We are finally profitable. I own 6％of the company. All employees can get stock options.

W: What aspects of your life are green?

M: I am only mildly green. I don't drive. I'm a huge biker. I crossed Canada on my bike.

W: What's the biggest mistake you've made?

M: We are always doing something wrong, but that will allow us to learn and grow. When we first started out, we did all the manufacturing ourselves. But that was a mistake. Now we work with contract manufactures. We provide the raw materials, the product development and the designs. They provide the manufacturing skills and pay us a licensing fee.

W: Was it tough to negotiate partnerships with large companies?

M: It was easy, because it's such a great win for them. With big companies if you create something that solves the problem like what to do with tons of garbage, they will make it happen.

Questions 14-17 are based on part of a job interview.

14. What was the man's major as an undergraduate?

[A] English.

[B] Physics.

[C] Fashion design.

[D] International trade.

15. What does the man think of his job in Magna Design?

[A] Interesting.

[B] Impressive.

[C] Demanding.

[D] Competitive.

16. What does the man expect from a new job?

[A] A quicker promotion.

[B] Greater success.

[C] More responsibilities.

[D] More challenges.

17. What job is the man applying for?

[A] Art designer.

[B] Assistant manager.

[C] German translator.

[D] Marketing director.

【录音原文】

W: OK, Mr. Wang. Let's get started. Could you tell me a bit about yourself?

M: Certainly, I took a science degree in physics. But I didn't want to stay in that field, so I took a master's degree in marketing.

W: I see. And since then you've been working for a design company?

M: Right. With Magna Design for three years now. I think it's time to move on.

W: Why do you think so?

M: Well, it's been a very interesting three years and I've learned a lot, but it's a very small company and I'm looking for more of challenge.

W: So you think we can offer you that?

M: I hope so. Certainly, the job of international marketing director seems to be what I am looking for. As you can see from my application I can speak English, Japanese and a bit of German.

W: Yes, that could be useful to us. Do you think you have enough experience for this post? After all, you have only three years of marketing behind you.

M: I know that doesn't seem like much, but I was playing a leading role with Magna Design. It is a small company, so I was given a lot of responsibilities.

W: Such as?

M: I was in charge of developing a marketing plan for the company.

W: That sounds very impressive.

Questions 18-21 are based on a conversation.

18. What did Edward want the man to do?

[A] To lend him his class notes.

[B] To help him go over the last class.

[C] To ask leave for him next Monday.

[D] To copy the class handouts for him.

19. Why is the man so upset?

[A] He has trouble with his chemistry.

[B] He has trouble with his classmates.

[C] He had to miss his chemistry class.

[D] He had to reject his friend's request.

20. Why was Edward absent from his chemistry class?

[A] He went to a concert.

[B] He went to see a friend.

[C] He went to see a doctor.

[D] He went to a funny show.

21. What do we learn about the man?

[A] He's a man of humor.

[B] He's a man of ambition.

[C] He's a man of principle.

[D] He's a man of sympathy.

【录音原文】

W: Well, what did Edward want anyway?

M: Oh, he wanted to know if he could borrow my notes from Monday's chemistry class. He's worried about the exam we have on Friday morning, and he is hoping I'll rescue him by letting him get a copy of my notes. I told him “No”， but he wouldn't let it drop.

W: Well, it's none of my business, but why are you so upset about it? I think it's normal to ask someone to borrow their notes if you have to miss a class. That's the responsible thing to do. He probably asked you because he knows you are one of the strongest students in class. Besides, are you his friends?

M: Yeah, we are friends. And I don't have any problem helping people who need to miss class. I let you borrow my notes before the last exam, didn't I? Well, yeah, and I've had to get help from other people before. But I happened to know that Edward missed class last week because he went to a concert with a friend, not because he was sick or anything like that. Who will spend so much time on his notes so other people can go and have fun?

Questions 22-25 are based on a radio program about coffee vacations.

22. What does Smith say about coffee?

[A] It should be sold in cans.

[B] It should be drunk slowly.

[C] It should be long stored for better taste.

[D] It should be enjoyed together with wine.

23. What is the price of a coffee vacation per person in Italy?

[A] $100.

[B] $1,800.

[C] $ 1,895.

[D] $ 1,988.

24. How many days does the tour in Peru last?

[A] 2.

[B] 7.

[C] 9.

[D] 12.

25. What can vacationers do in Hawaii?

[A] Go on a coffee-farm driving tour.

[B] Visit female-owned coffee farms.

[C] See several different coffee houses.

[D] Explore the living history of coffee.

【录音原文】

W: Good evening. This isMiss Know It Allfor today's program. We have Mr. Brian Smith, a travel agent. Mr. Smith, you have some exciting vacations to recommend, don't you?

M: Yes, coffee vacations. Coffee has come a long way since it was sold in cans. But many coffee drinkers still haven't recognized that a good cup of coffee should be treated like a fine wine，rolled on the tongue and slowly enjoyed. For developing your passion for coffee, what is better than taking a holiday devoted to this wonderful bean.

W: Our listeners must be interested, but where can they go?

M: They have several choices. The twelve-day tour of the coffee birth place in Ethiopia explores the living history of coffee. It's $ 1,988 per person. Or they can go to the seven-day coffee house tour in Italy. That's $ 1,800 per person. There is also a nine-day women in coffee tour in Peru, making stops at female-owned coffee farms, $ 1,895 per person.

W: These are all long vacations. Do you have a short one for a weekend or so?

M: Hawaii will be the perfect choice. Each of its five major islands sponsors coffee events, from the annual Kona Festival to a scenic coffee- farm driving tour. Just two days, $ 100 per person.

W: Thank you, Mr. Smith.

You now have 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet to your ANSWER SHEET 1.

That is the end of Listening Comprehension.

SECTIONⅡUse of English

Directions:

Read the following text. Choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C, or D on your ANSWER SHEET 1.

In the United States today, families basically have two contrasting attitudes toward television. Many families (26)_____.the television to be on at any time of the day or night. Very often, (27)_____.of these families watch television (28)_____.or don't interact with other family members (29)_____.they are watching. The TV is used to make (30)_____.kind of background noise in the house, (31)_____.as a kind of electronic babysitter. Parents often turn it on to (32)_____.bored” children. In contrast, other families (33)_____.control when the television will be watched and what programs can be watched.

（34)______these families watch programs together and discuss them together. In these homes, the TV is rarely on (35)_____.nobody is watching it. Parents don't use it as an electronic babysitter；（36)______.they insist that children read or play (37)_______rather than sit in front of a screen.

（38)______the contrasting attitudes toward television (39)______.families in America are choosing television (40)_____.other passive activities, such as watching movies, playing video games, and surfing the Web (41)_____.regularity that has never happened before. These activities are (42)_____.in their inactivity. Family members—young and old—watch rather than (43)______.These passive forms of entertainment (44)______.rather than encourage, family(45)_____.and community involvement.

26. [A] allow [B] enable [C] cause [D] require

27. [A] parents [B] members [C] seniors [D] children

28. [A] singly [B] loosely [C] flexibly [D] directly

29. [A] which [B] while [C] whereas [D] wherever

30. [A] little [B] such [C] some [D] this

31. [A] or [B] and [C] thus [D] so

32. [A] enlighten [B] entertain [C] move [D] manage

33. [A] effectively [B] strictly [C] unwillingly [D] widely

34. [A] Never [B] Hardly [C] Seldom [D] Often

35. [A] if [B] even if [C] so [D] so that

36. [A] however [B] instead [C] moreover [D] therefore

37. [A] separately [B] quietly [C] creatively [D] actively

38. [A] Because of [B] In place of [C] In spite of [D] Speaking of

39. [A] viewing [B] educating [C] broadcasting [D] programming

40 [A] among [B] despite [C] and [D] as

41. [A] with [B] by [C] for [D] over

42. [A] usual [B] common [C] same [D] similar

43. [A] sleep [B] sit [C] eat [D] do

44. [A] weaken [B] end [C] avoid [D] worry

45 [A] building [B] interaction [C] planning [D] reunion

SECTIONⅢReading Comprehension

Part A

Directions:

Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B,C or D. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET 1.

Text 1

Nisaburo and Hiroko Ohata are unlike most Japanese couples their age. Sure, Hiroko, 58, is worried about her husband's high blood pressure, while Nisaburo, 60, promises his wife that if she loses 18 pounds they'll take a trip abroad. What makes the Ohatas different is how they met, through a matchmaking organization for single seniors. “On the second date, he asked if I wanted to meet his family，” says Hiroko. “I took that as a proposal.” A little rushed, perhaps, but 17 years after his wife's death, Nisaburo knew he'd found a new wife. The couple just celebrated four years of marital happiness last month.

In the past, people like Nisaburo and Hiroko might have chosen to live out their lives alone. But as Japan's society ages, attitudes about love and remarriage late in life are changing. In 2006, according to government data, three times more men and nearly five times more women in their 60s and 70s married for at least the second time, compared with 20 years before.

Granted, change is slow. For this silver-haired population, the concept of “dating” is still masked by the termocha nomi tomodachi(friends having tea together). And older people often need help meeting prospective mates. That's where specialized matchmaking services such as Ai Senior —“Love Senior”—come in. When Shunichi Ikeda started the online service three years ago, he was surprised by how many visits he was getting from people in their 60s.

Ikeda says that his clients have an “American perspective” about the dating scene. And their children are often very supportive, sometimes being the ones to register parents. “More older people are realizing that life is supposed to be enjoyable—not lonely，” says Ikeda. About 17% of the matchmaking clients in Japan are over 50 years old, according to Ai Senior, and seniors' market share has more than doubled over the past three years.

“For older, single men, even doing laundry or cooking is difficult，” says Ikeda. “They want to live with a woman. Likewise, it can be boring for women living alone. They want to provide for someone.”

46. According to the writer, the Ohatas are different from most senior Japanese couples in that_____.

[A] they remarried with the help of an agency

[B] they decided to marry on the second date

[C] the husband suffers from a health problem

[D] the wife is concerned about losing weight

47. As is implied in the text, Nisaburo's proposal on the second date might be considered_____.

[A] typical of single seniors

[B] irresponsible to his family

[C] a surprise to the woman

[D] a decision made in haste

48. In Japan, the change in attitudes about remarriage results from an increase in_____.

[A] its population

[B] single women

[C]l senior people

[D] the divorced

49. According to Ai Senior, the matchmaking clients in Japan_____.

[A] admire the American lifestyle

[B] are mostly under 50 years of age

[C] share a vague term for “dating”

[D] doubled over the past three years

50. According to Ikeda, more single seniors remarry in order to_____.

[A] live a longer life

[B] solve financial problems

[C] make their life enjoyable

[D] support their children together

Text 2

When you become a parent, much of your focus shifts from your own future to your kids' future. But one of the most effective ways to help your children learn to dream big is to ensure that your own dreams don't get pushed aside by everyday demands.

Our everyday experiences provide learning opportunities. When you tap into them, you create a lifelong learning habit that will always keep you growing. Even your most disappointing experiences can be turned into breakthroughs.

Every dream begins in the imagination. Take a few minutes to sit down with a notebook and think about where you would like to be in 20 years. Write down details about all aspects of your ideal life. Feel free to imagine. Don't worry about whether you know how to get there now—you have 20 years to figure that out. You can also start by picking a year in the future and making a collection of things you'd like in your life by then. Check in on it from time to time to see where you've made progress.

We're often encouraged to work on our weaknesses, but working on your strengths is easier and creates better results. For help of identifying them, ask some friends, or colleagues to write down what they most appreciate about you. They'll enjoy doing this, and you'll feel great when you read the responses. Once you know your strengths, you can put them to work to help you achieve your dreams.

Confidence is the foundation for all your other abilities. “Progress, not perfection” is a great saying to keep your confidence high. Every night, write down five achievements that happened that day. Big or small, it doesn't matter. If proper, add ideas for further progress and actions you can take to get started.

Find ways to add what you love to do to your life now. This will give you more energy and keep you connected with your bigger dreams. Making a list of old hobbies is a great way to restore your old passions. Things you're enthusiastic about come with their own store of energy. Connecting with them can give you a push when you most need it.

51. In order to help your children to dream big you must_____.

[A] fulfill everyday tasks

[B] build your own career

[C] keep your own dreams

[D] make them look ahead

52. The writer suggests that, to begin your big dream, you should _____.

[A] stretch your imagination

[B] have a best-laid plan for 20 years

[C] recollect all your likes and dislikes

[D] engage yourself in lifelong learning

53. According to the writer, to achieve our dreams, we should _____.

[A] work on our strengths

[B] develop our creativity

[C] identify our weaknesses

[D] seek advice from friends

54. To keep high confidence, it is important for one to _____.

[A] take appropriate actions

[B] notice his daily progress

[C] try his best in everything

[D] form new ideas every day

55. The writer thinks that one can hold fast to his dream by _____.

[A] listing the details of his ideal life

[B] improving some of his old hobbies

[C] adding new ideas to his old dreams

[D] energizing himself with old passions

Text 3

Commercial classical music radio in North America has changed dramatically over the past decade. The number of stations has shrunk very rapidly—many operators dropped the format in favor of something more profitable, like pop or rock, with their crazy youthful audience. But the availability of satellite radio, Internet streaming and digital technologies has introduced new options for classical fans.

In the city of Toronto, a familiar media player entered the tray last year: Moses Znaimer, 65, the famous brave television pioneer who was the driving force behind Toronto's CITY-TV. Eleven months ago, he took ownership of Classical 96.3 FM, Canada's first and largest commercial classical station, which “re-launched” this month with some new on-air hosts, a totally new schedule, and more attention to singing art and less to full-length symphonies.

The popular station airs selections (usually no more than 10 to 15 minutes long) of greatest- hits classical works, 24 hours a day. This usually means single movements of larger works and other pieces, with commercial ads in between. The station may never be the preferred destination of highbrow classical fans, who seek full-length symphonies and operas. But this doesn't seem to trouble Znaimer, who says of his main competitor, CBC Radio Two: “They play classical, and they do it well when they do it, but they don't do it all the time, and they're doing it less and less.”

Marilyn Gilbert, a Toronto artist manager, also makes a comparison to Canada's national broadcaster when she praises Znaimer's station: “Classical 96.3 FM is very important for the community and the country, especially in view of the changes that are going on at CBC.

Znaimer is best-known for his influential work in television, but he was also one of the creators of Cross Country Checkup, the longest-running show on CBC Radio. Today he calls Classical 96.3 FM “arguably the most successful of all classical music stations on the continent. At about 800,000 listeners per week, we are larger even than the New York Times classical station [WQXR- FM].” And under his excellent and creative leadership, the sound of the station has become livelier.

56. Many operators have dropped commercial classical radio in order to_____.

[A] make more profits

[B] promote pop music

[C] use new technology

[D] attract classical fans

57. From the text we learn that Moses Znaimer wanted to_____ .

[A] consolidate his position at Classical 96.3 FM

[B] acquaint classical fans with some new radio stations

[C] help expand Toronto's CITY-TV into a bigger business

[D] make Classical 96.3 FM more satisfying to classical fans

58. It can be inferred that Classical 96.3 FM makes money by_____.

[A] attracting and broadcasting commercials

[B] showing carefully selected programs

[C] competing with CBC Radio Two

[D] pleasing highbrow classical fans

59. Marilyn Gilbert believes Classical 96.3 FM_____.

[A] encourages people to learn classical music

[B] introduces a new idea to broadcasting reform

[C] matters a lot to the community and the country

[D] causes CBC to change its way of program arrangement

60. The success of Classical 96.3 FM lies in the fact that_____.

[A] it has reformed its traditional program style

[B] it is more diverse than WQXR-FM in New York

[C] it has attracted audiences of different age groups

[D] it is the biggest broadcasting station on the continent

Part A

Directions:

Read the texts from a magazine in which five people voice their different opinions responding to an article on the issue of social networking. For questions 61 to 65, match the name of each person (61 to 65) to one of the statements (A to G) given below. Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET 1.

Laura:

I think that I have to agree with you. The idea to surround yourself with good and successful people still rings true. The electronic age may aid contact and communication. However, it does not substitute for looking someone in the eye. One has to have that person-to-person feel to instinctively grasp inner character. I' m sure that a combination of the two types of interaction will lend flavor to the future.

Mike:

I naturally tend to prefer face-to-face relationship building. However, having friends and business acquaintances all over the world, I find that tools such asLinkedlnare quite useful. Both enable me to maintain old connections and make new connections with people I find I have something in common with. Learning how to use these vehicles is the key. I think we are presently in the process of doing just that.

Nick:

Just like what you have already mentioned, there is obviously a big difference between how people meet and interact on the net and in real world. What the network world offers is a more relaxed, fun, expressive place to be. I like social networking particularly because it offers me a chance to make a lot of friends. That social networking sites do not build long-lasting relationships is just a misconception.

Linda:

It is all about a combination of various networking sites, and, if you want to do business, just a few e-mail exchanges. That's how I get to know my clients. Face-to-face networking is not always possible for me. I have clients around the globe, 99% of whom I've never met in person. People who oppose social-networking sites don't understand the real changes that have taken place in the last decade.

Helen:

Sure enough, social networks are used to reconnect with friends. But they are also a tool for getting your business recognized. They are great places to place ads or comments about your business, because they are open to the public to view. It can be used as a way to network with would-be consumers. It is a perfect way to promote your business to the widest range of people globally.

Now match the name of each person (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement.

Note: there are two extra statements.

SECTION IV Writing

Directions:

You should write your responses to both Part A and Part B of this section SHEET 2.

Part A

66. You want to invite John Smith, your former English teacher, to attend a reunion party of your class.

Write an email to him:

1) telling him the purpose of the party, time and place of the party, etc.；

2) expressing your wish for his accepting the invitation.

You should write approximately 100 words. Do not use your own name; email. Use “Wang Lin” instead.

【参考范文】

Dear John Smith，

It's been a long time since we graduated from the college. I am writing to invite you to attend the reunion party of our class on Thursday, the 24th of January at 6:00 o' clock p.m. at the Grand Hotel, No.60, Shengli Road. Since we all cherish the old school days we spent together and your tireless teaching, we'd like to hold this party to recall our precious memories.

We are so lucky to have had your accompany during our school years and shared much happiness and sorrow together. We are looking forward to your attendance. If you are convenient for this reunion party, please contact us as soon as possible, so that we can make necessary preparations. Looking forward to your early reply!

Yours Sincerely，
Wang Lin

【范文点评】

此篇作文是应用文文体，是一封邀请函，写作时，应注意格式。信函的开头要说明写信目的——邀请以前的英语老师参加大学班级聚会，然后要说明此次聚会的时间、地点和意义，语言应简洁明了。在信函的最后要真诚地表示希望对方能接受邀请，尽早回信。

Part A

67. Below is a chart showing the number of students wearing glasses within a class of 50 students in a junior high school. Look at the chart and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following points:

1) tendency of short-sightedness among the students；

2) possible reasons and solutions to the problem.

【参考范文】

Poor Eyesight among Students

As is shown in the chart, we can find that the number of students wearing glasses within a class of 50 is continuously increasing from 16 in 2010 to 34 in 2012. In fact, the phenomenon is rather common among junior and senior schools in China. But what is the cause of this problem for our youngsters?

As far as I am concerned, there are three reasons. First, nowadays with heavier and heavier work load, students have to spend more time in studying, which often make their eyes overtired. Secondly, youngsters lack the awareness of protecting their eyesight and don't know how to relax their eyes. Finally, an unbalanced diet weakens eyes' ability to make adjustments, thus gives birth to short-sightedness.

Therefore, I suggest some effective steps be taken to relieve their visual fatigue. For example, they can take regular vision test, do eye exercises during breaks and keep a more balanced diet.

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