The high school years are a key period. The things we learn during this time really shape our lives. Liu Changming, principal of Beijing No.4 High School made 18 suggestions for students just starting high school on how to get the best out of high school. Here are ten of them. 1. Read 50 books. But choose them from ten different fields. 2. Help a person. Look for a classmate, an elderly person, in fact anyone who could benefit(受益)from your help. You'll find you benefit, too! 3. Research. Research a special area, such as science, history or art. 4. Make a foreign friend. Try to be friends with someone from a foreign country. It's an ideal way to learn about a foreign country. 5. Publish an article. Whether it appears in a newspaper, your school magazine or in your own blog, an article will be something to look back on in pride in later years. 6. Take up a new sport. Choose one you've never played before. If you find you like it, you'll have a hobby for life. 7. Join a club. Working hard in a club or other activities will give you a life outside of your studies. 8. Find a part-time job. It not only helps you add to experiences but also is a good way to find your own interest. 9. Find a person to learn from. Choose someone with unusual experiences or special talent. Try to learn all you can from him or her. 10. Learn to cook four Chinese dishes. Learning how to cook is not only a practical skill but also a way of building a bridge to other people.