Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it’s easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:
• Schedule yearly exams. 36 Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.
• Protect against UV rays(紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to youreyes. No matter what the season is, it’s extremely important to wear sunglasses. 37
• Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 38 Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.
• 39 As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins(维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.
• Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses（隐形眼镜）. Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 40 Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.
A. Eat your greens.
B. Eye care should begin early in life.
C. They can properly protect your eyes.
D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.
E. Parents usually don’t cane about their own eyesight.
F. Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear.
G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.
36. 【答案】B
【试题解析】本段的标题是Schedule yearly exams安排每年都检查眼睛。横线下一句：Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check.可知专家建议父母亲在6-12个月的时候就带着孩子去进行眼部检查。也就说眼部检查要尽可能地早进行。故B正确。
37. 【答案】C
【试题解析】长时间地在强烈的阳光下，都会伤害到我们的眼睛。所以不管是什么季节，我们都要佩戴太阳镜，因为太阳镜可能会保护我们的视力。故C项符合上下文串联。
38. 【答案】G
【试题解析】本段的标题是Give your eyes a break.让眼睛休息。本段第一句三分之二的美国人花7个小时的时间使用电脑或者电子产品。没有让我们的眼睛得到休息，这样频繁地使用会增加我们眼睛疲劳的危险。故G项符合上下文串联。
39. 【答案】A
【试题解析】根据本段第一句As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day.可知要多吃蔬菜等绿色食品，对我们的眼睛是有好处的。故A项符合段落大意。
40. 【答案】F
【试题解析】很多人都佩戴隐形眼镜等，但是在使用中总是没有按照使用说明，这也让他们的眼睛处于危险之中。那么我们要采纳医生的建议，合理使用这些设备。故F项符合上下文。
