Dear Ms.Riddle,
I would like to know if I could ask for a casual leave of absence from your Oral English class this Wednesday morning.
Yesterday evening I got a phone call from my cousin , who is now running a small firm in suburbs of this city . He needs an interpreter for two days but cannot find the most reliable person, so he wants me to have a try. Personally , I regard this as a golden opportunity to put what I have learned in your class into practice, but I need your permission of absence . If you think I may go and help him get over the difficulty, I am confident that I ‘ll do a good job and both of us will grateful.
Earnestly yours,
Sam

二
Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition entitled On Power Failure. You should write at least 120 words according to the following guidelines(given in Chinese):
1．很多城市缺电现象严重
2．分析原因
3．提出建议
On Power Failure
Recently, every morning when I wake up, I find my air-conditioner automatically turned off . I didn’t understand why at first , but soon I learned that there was a great shortage of electricity supply in our city – my air-conditioner turned off because of a power failure midnight.
With the rapidly developing industry and the ever-increasing population, demand for electricity supply is soaring. Besides, summers in recent years are much hotter than before , so most working places and households are air-conditioned , which consumes additional electricity.
Face with such a hard nut , we have to find ways to crack it . Above all , in western areas China , there is surplus of electricity supply. So , cities that are thirsty for electricity may ask for remote help. Then ,when we have electricity , we should remember to save it . Set your air-conditioners at 27C and you won’t feel less comfortable than when they are at 26C . In fact , some factories already shift their working hours to avoid the peak time of electricity consuming. My parents don’t work from Monday to Friday as before – they work form Saturday to Wednesday and have the following two days off instead. This is also a way out , isn’t it?

三
假期即将到来，你（付萍）打算做一次为期三周的旅行，希望找个外国朋友作为游伴（Travel-mate）。拟一个寻游伴的启示，交代清楚日程安排、费用分担情况、对对方的要求，说明对方和你一起出游的好处。
Travel-mate Wanted
I’m a 19-year-old female sophomore named Fu Ping. I hereby earnestly invite a foreign young lady—college student preferred—to make a three – week touring trip with me.
My plan is to set off next weekend, when the summer vacation officially begins. The first stop is Kunming, the world-renowned city for its beauty and mild temperature. We’ll get there by train and stay there for 2 days, and then we’ll head for Jinggangshan, a former revolutionary base as well as a natural beauty spot. After a 3-day visit there , we will take a long-distance coach to a nearby port city by the Changjiang River and board a downstream ship to Shanghai, so that we can enjoy the great scenery alongside the third longest river in the world. As everybody knows, Shanghai is the busiest and fastest developing city in China. I’d like to have a look at its prosperity, so the stay there will be about half a week. And a famous Chinese saying goes, ”Just as there is Paradise in heaven, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou on Earth ”, so a 4-day visit to these two cities near Shanghai is must. All together, our trip will last about three weeks.
I only expect that my travel-mate could split the expenses with me and talk with me in beautiful English, and I would be an excellent guide for her since I major in tourist guiding.
Those interested please contact me either through email (fuping@126.com) or phone call (52222221) .

四
Suppose you are required to write a Want Ad for the Dean. You are supposed to base this ad on the outline given below:
Student Consultant to the Dean Wanted
Duties: meeting with students; presenting oral and written reports; attending sessions
Requirements: full-time student with a strong sense of responsibility
Salary: 6000RMB an academic year
Time Commitment : 15h weekly
Deadline: Dec.23; to Li Meng 74543322

The office of Dean of students is looking for a Student Consultant to the Dean for the upcoming academic year.
Duties of this position will include: meeting with students as individuals and groups to discuss issues, opinions , problems ,complains suggestions and recommendations regarding all areas of college policy; presenting regularly oral and written reports to the Dean of students; and attending various college sessions in the capacity as the student spokesperson.
Candidates should be full-time students of this college. The ideal applicant will be skilled in report writing and oral communication;will get along with other individuals; and will demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility.
The salary of this position is 6000 RMB an academic year, and the time required for this job is 15 hours a week. Applicants can make a telephone call to Li Meng before Dec.23. The phone number is 74543322

五
Away from Net-bar Campaign
1.新闻媒体披露，徐州某中学1000多名学生签名，庄严承诺“远离网吧”
2.分析“远离网吧”运动的原因
3.作出对比的评论
Away from Net-bar Campaign
It has been reported that a middle school in Xuzhou City has recently launched a campaign named “Away from Net-bar”. More than a thousand students have signed for their solemn promise that they will not spend a single minute in the net-bars. With the nearing of the summer vacation, this campaign is especially meaningful for the healthy development of the minors.
The internet has brought people great convenience in getting information, entertainment and contact with others, and it has also benefited some businessmen, especially the owner of net-bars. While it is true that most net-bars are running legally, it is also true that some are offering unhealthy programs that involve violence and sex content. Since most middle school students are prone to be influenced and they can hardly tell which bars are doing well and which ones are not, it is only advisable that they stay away from all. Besides , staying away from net-bars also does good to students’ physical health. By passively sitting too long in front of the computer screen, both their eyesight and physique suffer.
Obviously , the Away from Net-bars Campaign is an activity that is worth advocating and it merits other schools’ reference

六
Online Education
1.目前网络教育形成热潮
2.我认为这股热潮的的原因是……
3.我对网络教育的评价

Being online is no longer something strange in our life. To some degree, it has become part of our daily life. We can do a lot of things online, such as searching for information and communicating with friends far and near. But recently another helpful online activity has become very “in”. That is online education.
Why could online education be so popular within such a short period of time? Among other reasons, the quick development of the internet should be an essential one, which makes all our dreams of attending class in the distance possible. Another underlying reason is the quick development of both society and technology. Today ,modern science and technology is developing with lightening speed. To catch up with this development we all feel an urgent and strong desire to study. However , due to the great pace of modern society , many people are too busy to study full time at school. Online education just comes to their aid.
Personally , I appreciate this new form of education. It’s indeed a helpful complement to the traditional educational means. It can provide different learners with more flexible and versatile ways of learning. Most of all ,with online education, we can sick to our jobs and at the same time study and absorb the latest knowledge.

七
Air Pollution
根据所给的题目和下面的关键词，写一篇120个词左右的短文：
health , surrounded by , smog , anything but , gases , impurities , absorb , poisonous , try hard , blacked out

We all know that clean air is important to good health. Wherever you go and whatever you do, you are always surrounded by a sea of gases that we call air. If there are impurities in the air, they may be absorbed by our bodies and make us ill. We need clean air, but unfortunately , air pollution is globally present , especially in cities.
Many large cities are anything but pollution-free. Our cities have many factories, which we need to make food, clothing and other things. Every year these factories pour millions upon millions of tons of smog into air. Power plants and houses that burn coal add greatly to air pollution. Besides , there are more cars in cities now. Once out on the streets, they will take in fresh air and replace it with poisonous gases.
Our country is trying hard to prevent and control air pollution. As long as every citizen also realizes its importance and makes join efforts, the day will come soon when people will take in only clean air. Then , the sunlight will no longer be blackened out by smoke and soot.

八
Direction: Read the following ad carefully , and you, by name of Wang Peng , are then asked to write a reply to apply for the job. Remember to send your letter to the company as given in the ad. You should write about 120 words.
中国四达国际经济技术合作公司（CSCIETC）诚聘文秘一员，要求如下：
年龄20—30岁，大专以上学历
流利的英语听说读写能力
熟练的计算机操作能力
良好的沟通和协调能力
有外企工作经验者优先
应聘者请将简历、联系方式以及待遇要求寄至：上海市淮海中路8560号揽盛大厦人力资源部收。邮编200033

Department of Human Resources
Lansheng Building
No. 8560 , Huaihai Zhong Road
Shanghai , 200033
Wang Peng
No.31020, Zhongshan Road
Xu Hui District
Shanghai , 200076
January 8th, 2005

Dear Sir or Madam,
I learned from Beijing Youth Daily Jan.2 that your company is offering a position for a secretary, and it’s a great pleasure for me to write to explore the possibility of seeking the job.
I graduated two years form ** University, and obtained a bachelor’s degree in the field of business management. During my stay in the university my major courses included macro-economics , business communication skills marketing and computer applications. I was especially fond of the communication skills which enabled me to deal with people and thing around well.
Upon graduation I engaged with HP China Branch as an assistant to the head of Marketing Department. My responsibilities consisted of carrying out market surveys, writing reports and organizing meetings within the department. This is two-year experience has helped me a lot in many ways. In particular, I become increasingly aware of the importance of co-ordination and co-operation among co-workers. I also believe the experience will qualify me for the current vacancy in your company.
I passed CET-6 with high marks. My spoken English is also fluent enough to organize meetings in English , which was actually my routine work in HP. Most of my market reports were presented in English , as my former boss is a native English speaker.
I enclose herein my resume and some relevant documents as required. And if you need any further information on me, I also refer you to Mr.Johnson, my ex-colleague, who is available at 021-66668888.
I appreciate your sincere consideration of me, and am looking forward to an early interview with you.

Sincerely yours,
Wang Peng

九
To Be a small Fish in a Big Pond or a Big Fish in a Small Pond?
1．在大企业工作的特点
2．在小企业工作的特点
3．我的选择
Just as there are

distinct differences between being a small fish is a big pond and a big fish in a small pond, so it is with working as a subordinate in a large enterprise and presiding in a small firm.
With the former, you can derive a deep sense of satisfaction from being a member of a well-known organization such as General Motors, or the Bell Telephone System. You have the opportunities of learning from experienced executives and knowing about the standard working process.
With the latter, you have greater responsibilities and your decision may bring immediate effect. Normally you are expose to various experiences and expected to do a great many thing without much help or guidance.
Personally I prefer to work in a small enterprise, where my prospect of promotion is good as long as I work hard. To tell the truth , I’d rather become a well-known and important figure within my own small pond.

十
Styles of Living
1．有些人愿意和父母居住在一起
2．有些人想自己独立居住
3．我的看法

Some people enjoy living together with their parents after they have grown up. They hold the opinion because , living with parents , they can take better care of their parents and vice versa. Meanwhile , they can turn to their parents for help if they get into trouble or have some difficulties. To them, life in a big family seems to be more enjoyable than that in a small family.
Others, however , prefer to live separately. They cherish the idea to be independent of their parents, seek more freedom and wish to have a place of their own, in which they can do what they like. Bedsides , they don’t want to be overprotected by their parents but long for chance to face the society by themselves.
As to me , I like an independent life style in spite of the fact I love my parents. Different generations have different life styles and values. What one generations likes may not be another generation’s fondness. Living separately , each generation can enjoy different value. In addition , by leading an independent life , I can train my character and develop my own ability to deal with things encountered in my life.

Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition entitled Asking for Leave of Absence. You should write at least 120 words according to the following guidelines:

Your name and role : Sam , a sophomore in English Class Two

Your Foreign Teacher’s name : Ms.Riddle

Incident: you cannot come to her class for some reason

Task: write her a note , asking for leave of absence

Asking for Leave of Absence

To: Ms.Riddle , my dear Oral English teacher

From: Sam , a respectful sophomore student of yours in Oral English Class Two

Date : January 8,2005

Subject: Asking for Leave of Absence

Dear Ms.Riddle,

I would like to know if I could ask for a casual leave of absence from your Oral English class this Wednesday morning.

Yesterday evening I got a phone call from my cousin , who is now running a small firm in suburbs of this city . He needs an interpreter for two days but cannot find the most reliable person, so he wants me to have a try. Personally , I regard this as a golden opportunity to put what I have learned in your class into practice, but I need your permission of absence . If you think I may go and help him get over the difficulty, I am confident that I ‘ll do a good job and both of us will grateful.

Earnestly yours,

Sam Writing 1
Directions: Write a composition on the topic Is Failure a Bad Thing? You should base your composition on the following outline:

1. 失败是常有的事。
2. 人们对失败有各种不同的态度。
3. 我对失败的态度。
Your composition should be no less than 100 words. Remember
to write your composition clearly on the Composition Sheet.

范文：
Is Failure a Bad Thing?

Failures are common in our lives. We are now living in a competitive society in which there are many things we can’t be sure of. If we try to explore a new field, and if we don’t make enough preparations in advance while doing anything, we will usually be greeted by failures.
Different people take different attitudes towards failure. Some give up in face of failure while others persevere in what they are doing in spite of failures. Those who aren’t afraid of failure and those who can learn from failure can finally make their dreams come true.
I don’t think failure is a bad thing. I firmly believe in the popular saying: Failure is the mother of success. Each time I failed, I would drive away depression and keep on trying. I also believe in the old saying: Fire proves gold and adversity proves man.

Writing 1
Directions: Write a composition about How Should Wealthy Nations Help the Poor Nations in three paragraphs. Your part of the composition should be about 100 words, excluding the words given.

How Should Wealthy Nations Help the Poor Nations

1、 有人认为富裕国家应该与贫穷国家分享财富、知识和先进科学技术，而不是简单地为其提供食物和金钱援助。
2、 有人认为富裕国家没有责任和义务向贫穷国家提供援助。
3、 帮助贫穷国家摆脱贫困的有效途径。

范文：
How Should Wealthy Nations Help the Poor Nations

In my opinion wealthy nations should share some of their wealth with poorer nations.
Firstly, the wealth of rich nations is not only in money but also in knowledge. Thus rich nations can help teach poorer nations to help themselves. The saying “give a man a fish and feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime” applies here.
Moreover, some poor nations need aid immediately. Although giving cash and food might only solve short term problems these problems must not be overlooked.
On the other hand, some people feel that poor nations should learn to help themselves and it is not the responsibility of rich nations to help them. If poor nations continually accept food and money they might become lazy and expect things to be thrown into their easy lap. The traditions of poor nations might be changed to become more modern and developed. Nevertheless, in hard times nations cannot afford to be too proud, rather they need to consider practical realities.
To sum up, rich nations should aid poor nations with money and education. Money should be shared, not kept under the greedy pretense of salvation.

Writing 2
Directions: Write a composition about Should the Media Report More Good News or Bad News
in three paragraphs. Your part of the composition should be about 100 words, excluding the words given.

Should the Media Report More Good News or Bad News
1、 有人认为媒体多报道一些令人激动、愉快的好消息会给生活带来幸福。
2、 有人认为媒体既要真实反映现实生活，又要迎合读者的需求。
3、 我认为媒体的作用是……。

范文：
Should the Media Report More Good News or Bad News

Some people think that life would be better if the media reported more good news. However, I do not agree with this point of view.
Firstly, it is important to remember that the media’s reports reflect the realities at the world. Thus, if the world is in a terrible state, then newspapers, radio, and TV will report this information to the public.
Secondly it is necessary to consider why more bad news is chosen to be reported than good news. Newspapers are not only a source of information they are also a commodity. This is to say, news editors must decide to report things that will attract the consumer’s attention.
On the other hand, some people feel the media does not only reflect the state of the world, rather the media has a hand in shaping it. If the media reported more hopeful and inspiring stories, then their readers would be positively affected.
It is important to remember that news is drawn from reality and that the public tends to be drawn to awful news. Thus, reporting more good news will not change reality nor will it necessarily change people’s news interests.

Writing 3
Directions: write a composition about What Would Happen If There Were No Power in three paragraphs. You are given the first sentence of each paragraph and are required to develop the idea in completing the paragraph.

International Music or Traditional Music

1、 不同的人对音乐有不同的嗜好。
2、 我认为国际流行音乐比传统音乐重要。理由是……
3、 结论。

范文：
International Music or Traditional Music
In the world today there are many different types of needs of music. Each person seems to have different needs for music to relax or to exercise or dance. With these reasons in mind I believe that international music is more important than the traditional music of a country.
First, it is necessary to define the terms international music and traditional music. International music is any kind of music that is played, performed, or heard in various parts of the world such a jazz. On the other hand, traditional music is that music which is only played in its home country.
The reasons I believe international music is more important than traditional music is that the former is a bridge between different cultures and people. Music which can connect people from Australia to Zaire must be powerful and influential.
On the other hand, traditional music does have some benefits for some people. This type of music is the only connection they have with their cultural or historical roots.
To sum up, while traditional music has a time and place I think international music plays the greater role in making the world a happier and more peaceful place to live.

Writing 4
Directions: For this part, you are to write a composition on the topic Multiple Careers –a New Fashion?. You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:

Multiple Careers ----a New Fashion?
1、 有人认为一生从事多种职业是一种时尚
2、 但是, 并非所有人愿意或能够追求这种时尚，例如……
3、 我的看法

范文：
Multiple Careers ----a New Fashion?
Whether having several careers and continually re-educating oneself throughout life is the new fashion is an interesting question.
There are several reasons which suggest it may be the new fashion. Firstly, in today’s economy, job security is lowering and many companies are dismissing highly trained people who are therefore often forced to seek other careers. Secondly, there is a growing dissatisfaction particularly in the west with money and materialism
In my opinion, I do not think having several careers is the new fashion. Certainly some people change careers because of the reasons I mentioned, but almost everyone marries, everyone likes security (financial, physical and emotional) and everyone has ambition. These qualities are a part of human nature, in everyone of us to some degree, and for this reason I believe having multiple careers throughout life will never be popular.

Writing 5
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Nuclear Technology--Good or Bad. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:

Nuclear Technology----Good or Bad?
1、 核能源会给人类带来巨大威胁，如核爆炸、核武器等。
2、 核能源也能为人类造福，如核电站、医学上使用的放射疗法等。
3、 我的看法。

范文：
Nuclear Technology----Good or Bad?
These days many people are afraid of nuclear technology because of the dangers associated with its use. In my opinion, although it is true that nuclear weapons pose the greatest threat to life, the use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes also carries some serious risks.
Nuclear power stations provide an important source of cheap power for many industrialized nations and some developing countries. However, there is always the danger of radiation leaking from these plants.
The most worrying aspect of nuclear technology, however, is its use for military purposes. Enough atomic bombs have already been built to completely destroy the planet.
In conclusion, nuclear technology certainly has positive uses and is nonetheless dangerous, and, it would have been better if it had never been used to create nuclear weapons. If life on Earth is to continues, all the nuclear nations of the world should agree to disarm as soon as possible.


Writing 6
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Personal Intelligence----by bith or by Intelligence. You should write no less than 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:

Personal Intelligence----by bith or by Enviornment?

1、 有人天生聪明，有人天生愚笨，是什么因素导致智商差异，遗传还是环境？
2、 遗传和环境对智商的影响哪个更重要？举例说明。
3、 结论。

范文：
Personal Intelligence---- by Birth or by Environment?
Are some people born clever, and others born stupid? Or is intelligence developed by our environment and our experience? Strangely enough, the answer to both of these questions is yes.
To some extent our intelligence is given us at birth. On the other hand, a child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less than one who lives in rich and varied surrounding.
It is easy to show that intelligence is to some extent something we are born with, the closer the blood relationship between two people, the closer they are likely to be in intelligence.
Imagine now that we take two identical twins and put them in different environments. We might send one, for example, to a university and the other to a factory where the work is boring. We would soon find differences in intelligence developing.
All the evidence indicates that environment and birth both play their parts.

Writing 7
Directions: For this part, you are to write a composition on the title: Is the World too Dependent on Oil. Your composition should be based on the following outline given in Chinese:

Is the World too Dependent on Oil?

1、 石油在人们生活中的作用和地位。以交通为例。
2、 石油对世界和平、国家政府及经济发展的影响。
3、 结论。

范文：
Is the World too Dependent on Oil？
When we say the world is too dependent on oil, we are not exaggerating. One good starting point to prove this would be transportation. We know that cars, ships , locomotives and airplanes are all driven by oil. If the oil supply is cut off someday, the whole transportation system will be paralyzed.
Since the transportation system is the lifeline of a country’s economic activities, its paralysis would lead to the collapse of the economy, either industry or farming or daylife.
Furthermore, it is risky to base our world solely on oil. This is because oil reserves are diminishing. Besides , the supply is sometimes affected by political interests. For example, a few years age, when OPEC countries refused to export their oil, many other countries were thrown into chaos. Had the latter been less dependent on oil, the situation might have been completely different. It is certainly not nonsense to say that a world without oil would be a world without peace.
That is why we say the world is too dependent on oil.

Writing 8
Directions: For this part, you are to write a composition about Welfare In Modern Society.
You should base yourcomposition on the following outline.

Welfare In Modern Society
1、 有人认为社会福利在现代社会中具有非常重要的作用。
2、 有人持不同意见，他们认为社会福利会到来副作用，如使人变懒、失去自尊等。
3、 我的看法。

范文：
Welfare in Modern Society
Social welfare is an essential element of an advanced society. Good systems are always abused, but that does not mean they are faulty. In my opinion, the two main reasons why welfare payments are necessary are as follows:
First of all, critics forget that there are many forms of welfare besides payments to the unemployed. Their negative opinions harm those who are not capable of earning a wage, such as single parent mothers, the disabled, and the sick.
The second reason is that crime increases when people have no means of support. The desperately poor inevitably turn to crime, which is not only dangerous but costly.
Certain members of society believe that people should look after themselves. They point out that welfare increases dependency on others and destroys dignity. This may be true, but in the case of the unemployed, the relief payments are usually temporary. It is surely the fault of the government if there are long-term unemployed.
Without welfare payments the poor are destined to become poorer. The first duty of a government is to provide a financial safety net for all disadvantaged persons, and that includes those without work.

Writing 9
Direction: for this past, you are to write a composition on the topic A Letter of Complaint.You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline below:

A Letter of Complaint
1、 说明投诉人在何时、何地购买了何种商品（产品型号、价格、产地等）。
2、 详细描述商品在使用过程中出现的质量问题。
3、 投诉人提出索赔要求及解决方法。
（注意英文书写格式）

范文：
A Letter of Complaint
Dear Sir or Madam,
A few months ago I purchased a washing machine (Sanyo XQB50-68) produced by your factory. After a few weeks I found that it had seriously damaged the clothes. I asked you to change one for me, which you did. Now I want to ask you to change this one for me again.
This one does not damage my clothes any more, but I have found that it tangles the clothes seriously and when it automatically begins to spin the water out, the machine shakes so heavily that it stops by itself. In the instruction booklet you have not mentioned this defect and neither have you told the user how to solve the problem. I am quite annoyed by the fact that sometimes when I came back from work to take the clothes out to dry, they were still unwashed. When I am at home, I have to tend it frequently in untwist the entangled clothes. Is that what you call you machine “fully automatic”?
Please change a new one for me that will not entangle the clothes. Otherwise, I would ask you to give my money back, or I would complain to the Consumer’s Association.

Yours sincerely

Writing 10
Directions: For this part, you are to write a composition according to the figures given in the following table. The table summarises some data collected by a college bookshop for the month of February 1998. Write a report describing the sales figures of various types of publications, based on the information shown in the table.

Non-Book Club Members Book Club Members Total
College Staff Members of Public
FicitonNon-fictionMagazines 4429332 311941249 -12282 7694233 15112871696
Total 405 1474 204 1051 3134

Book-selling of the University Book Store
1、 概述图表中所涉及的图书种类及销售对象。
2、 详细描述图表中列举的各类图书种类、销售数量及购买对象。
3、 分析总结大学书店当月总体销售情况。
（注意：写图表类作文时，考生一定要将图表中给出的所有数据用到作文中）。

范文：
Book-selling of the University Book Store
The table shows the sales figures of fiction books, non-fiction books, and magazines in a college bookshop for February 1998. The figures are divided into two groups: sales to non-Book Club members and to Book Club members.
The non-Book Club member figures comprise sales to college staff, college students, and members of the public. College staff bought 332 magazines, 44 fiction and 29 non-fiction books. College students bought 1249 magazines, 194 non-fiction and 31 fiction books. More magazines were sold to college students than to any other group of customers. Although no fiction books were sold to members of the public, they purchased 122 non-fiction books and 82 magazines.
Book Club members bought more fiction (76) and non-fiction books (942) than other customers. On the other hand, magazine sales to Club members (33) were fewer than to any other type of customer.
The total number of publications sold for the month was 3134 (1474 to college students, 405 to staff, 204 to the public, and 1051 to Book Club members). Of this figure, 151 items were fiction books and 1287 were non-fiction. Therefore, magazines accounted for the greatest number of sales (1696).第一篇Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter. Suppose you are Jill. Write a letter to your friend Li Fang. You should write at least 120 words according to the situation given below in Chinese:假设你的好朋友李芳是大学四年级学生，正在考虑是考研究生继续深造还是大学毕业后就踏上工作岗位。请给她写封信表明你的态度。Dear Fang,I understand that you are in a dilemma. Although so many graduates are eager to set feet on their work-life road, there are still some who prefer to start their new life after gaining another degree to make better preparation for entering society. In my opinion, the latter are more admirable. You are good at all your course these years, so if you do like to spend another two or three years on campus, you should stick to it. In today's society, the achievement and status you can get and the devotion you can make are no doubt in proportion to your educational background and degrees, coupled with the efforts you put in them. If you want to stride to your destinations more smoothly and easily, why not head for the further study courageously? Whichever you choose, I firmly believe your industry will ensure your success. After all, it is you who have the finally say on the final choice.Best wishes,Yours sincerely

第二篇Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: My View on the post-graduate Craze. You should write at least 120 words and base yourcomposition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1 目前考研究生形成热潮。2 我认为这股热潮的原因是......My View on the Post-graduate CrazeEvery year, million of college students will sit in for the post-graduate entrance examination. More and more students have regarded the pursuing of a master degree as an indispensable part of their education. What is to account for their enthusiasm for a post-graduate diploma? First, it is the demand of the time. In an age of knowledge updating and information explosion, what you have learned in college can hardly meet the demand of society. Talents of high quality who are equipped with the latest knowledge and skill will be needed more than ever. That is why many students will further their studies.Second, we all recognize that the more education you have, the more likely you are to succeed. Compared with those without a master degree, masters will enjoy more preferential treatment, for example, better salaries, more opportunities for promotion and training. A post-graduate degree can guarantee a more promising career.Last but not least, with the graduation of a large number of college students, competition for jobs becomes more and more fierce. One way to gain some advantage over others is to have a higher degree.No wonder millions of students will consider pursuing a post-graduate degree.

第三篇Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Fascinating China. You should write at least 120 words according to the situation given below in Chinese:一位外国朋友第一次来中国，他想让你介绍两三样极具中国特色的事物（可以是风俗文化等）， 你会向他介绍什么？如何介绍？Fascination ChinaChina, one of the cradles of human civilization, possesses so many treasures with Chinese characteristics that numerous foreign friends come to visit her.The first place to go to is, the Great Wall, which is the symbol of China and one of the seven wonders in the world. What's more, it is said to be the only construction that can be seen from the outer space. In the imperial periods, it was used in defense of the dynasties. Since liberation, it has become a place of interest. There is a famous saying: "He who does not reach the Great Wall isn't a true man."China is home to Panda, an animal with only two colors, white and black, but very cute. It's our national treasure, often functioning as a friendly diplomat. Terracotta-clay warriors unearthed in Xi'an, a famous ancient city-were sculptured in Qin Dynasty, the first dynasty of China. When former U.S. President Clinton came to China, he visited terracotta’s first. The above mentioned are just a wave of the sea. If you want to know more about this ancient nation, come and be our guest.
第四篇Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Something I admire about the Western Culture. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below :1. Is there anything in the Western culture you admire?2. What is it (are they) and why do you like it (them)?Something I Admire about the Western CultureDespite the cultural conflicts between the Orient and the Occident, there do exist some admirable ingredients in the Western culture.First and foremost, the equality between parents and children. The parents are not always superior to their children, and the children do not always need to obey their parents ‘order, that is, they are more like close friends.Second, the independent personality. Western people have a strong sense of supporting themselves and being independent. They begin earning their pocket money early in their life, even as kids.Last, Western people do not always assess a person according to his background. If only he can achieve success through personal struggle, he can win status. It's a talent-oriented society, not background-oriented.

第五篇Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Campus Life. You should write at least 120 words according to the situation given below in Chinese:Campus LifeEarly in senior high school, we longed to be enrolled in a university. Now the dream has come true. But how do we college students like our campus life?Certainly, some relish it, finding it colorful and rewarding. Besides study, they spend considerable amount of time improving themselves in various aspect. Yet others do not think much of their college life, thus do not benefit as much. In their eyes, the university is just a bigger high school. The only difference is that they have more time at their disposal without parents looking over their shoulder.As to me, college life is ideal if only I have abundant books to read, some bosom friends to keep me company, a couple of conscientious professors to instruct me, and an easy access to the Internet.

第六篇Directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: My opinion on Campus Love. You should write at least 120 words according to the situation given below in Chinese:1. Some people are strongly against campus love.2. Some people accept it.3. My view.My opinion on Campus LoveCampus love isn't a newly-born phenomenon. Some people are strongly against it while some others think it's natural. I don't advocate it. The reasons are as follows. First of all, undergraduates are neither fully psychologically mature nor able to assume the responsibility, especially freshmen and sophomores. Second, they may indulge in it, thus dilapidate their study, which isn't rare. Third, some just take advantage of it to kill time, avoid boredom with much time at their own disposals, have someone keep company, etc. What's more, some change dating "partners" frequently, holding a paradox opinion that they could show off their charm or accumulate experience, but more often than not, they would leave a bad impression, such as lacking the sense of responsibility, on others, especially their former sweethearts. Last, the proportion of successful couples is too low. The overwhelming majority reach the same end-parting just before graduation, forced by reality, etc.So, look before you leap, discard campus love and make a wiser decision after graduation.

第七篇Directions: The summer vacation is drawing near. You, Liming by name, want to find a part-time job. Write an application letter of about 120-150 words within 30 minutes.Dear Sirs,I'm Li Ming, a sophomore majoring in English at XX University. I read in yesterday's newspaper that you are looking for a part-time secretary and I think I'll prove to be a real find for you.During the past two years at university, I’ve taken over 18 compulsory and optional course, and have according improved my ability of English listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation considerably. Besides, I have learned a lot about foreign relations and trade. At leisure, I always try to grasp every precious opportunity to practice English with native speakers. As a matter of fact, I've already tried some translation and interpretation jobs. I once worked as a temporary interpreter at the East China Export Commodities Fair. In addition, during the past two years, I have been working as a part-time tour guide. My jobs offered me good opportunities to improve my English and work competence and I enjoy them very much.Two weeks from now, I will be on holiday again. If you can grant me the honor to work for your company as a secretary for two months, I'd feel obliged. Thank you for reading my application letter. I'm looking forward to your reply.

第八篇Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic My Opinion on Advertisement. You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline below:Some people hold the idea that the advertisement is a necessary evil in modern life.What do you think?My Opinion on AdvertisementAs is known to all, angels and evils are poles apart. But is there anything that combines the two perfectly? Some there is-the advertisement. With the growing influence of mass media, advertising invades every aspect of our lives. Whenever we turn on the TV, look through a newspaper, open the mailbox, or surf on the Internet, advertisements would immediately jump into our sight. As they make things so attractive, we often end up buying things that we do not really need. Advertising not only adds to the price of the goods, thus harming the consumer's interest, but also imposes a kind of materialistic value upon the audience. But that is only part of the story-advertisements are informative as well as persuasive. They provide us with up-to-date information about the latest products. Some advertisements are so elegantly presented that we are inspired or even moved. No matter it is an evil or an angel, advertisement has become an indispensable part of our modern life.

第九篇Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: School or Major. You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline below:1.选择报考的高校时，有人先考虑大学的名气，有人先考虑专业是否热门。2.如果两者不能兼顾，你先考虑哪个？为什么？School or MajorRecent years have witnessed a steady increase in the popularity of such majors as international finance, finance and accountancy, international trade and business administration. In the meantime, whether to choose good university or a good major has provoked a debate. It is true that graduates from prestigious universities are popular in talent markets, so, many students would spare no efforts to be enrolled in good universities. To them, entering a good university means standing on the threshold of a promising career after graduation. But, a good university can give you confidence as well as much competitive pressure and even the best university has unpopular majors, thus in today's job-hunting society, graduates from these majors could encounter much difficulty in finding a job, let alone a good one, which means they are out of job immediately after graduation.How about a good major? Maybe you are studying in a common university, but your major is of great competition, then do you still need to worry about your future? A good major can ensure your future success based on your industry and mastery of your major. If your major is exclusive to only several universities, you surely will become a scarce talent. Do not always pursue a good university; choosing a good major suitable to you is wiser.
第十篇Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: What does friendship mean? You should write at least 120 words and you shouldbase your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1.友谊是人生永恒的主题。2.友谊到底意味着什么。3.友谊的重要性。What does friendship mean? There is no definite answer. An eternal theme in literature, friendship is also indispensable in daily life. Friendship is to our life what salt is to dasher. When you are happy, friendship is just like adding flowers on the brocade; when you are sad, friendship is a dose of consolation; if you are in trouble, friends will surround you and remove the barriers for you; if you have a hard nut to crack, you can turn to friends for help. We admire the great friendship between Marx and Engel, which firmly combined them and pushed them forward on the road to exploring and fulfilling Communism.Friendship isn't almighty, but no one can live happily without it.

第十一篇Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of about 120-150 words. Write a letter to the Law Department in a university to apply for the M.A. course of business law.Dear Sir or Madam:I read with great interest the information of graduate studies in your university. I am particularly interested in the course of business law. I am writing to apply for the M.A. course of business law beginning in October, 2003. I am a student of the Law School of ABC University where I have had four years' study of civil law, criminal law, administrative law, environmental law, constitutional law, business law and many other subjects. During those four years in college, I have passed all the required courses of study with satisfactory marks. Enclosed herewith is a certified copy of my academic report form the department concerned. You will notice that I obtained very excellent results in business law. I have always found business law an interesting subject. I would like to further my study in this field at your prestigious university. I therefore request more detailed information for the course. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this. I look forward to hearing from you.

第十二篇Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter of about 120-150 words to your cousin. In the letter, you should give him some advice how to prepare for the college entrance examination he is going to take next month.Dear Xiao Yan,Your entrance examination is drawing near now, and I expect you to be very busy preparing for it and a little nervous. But I believe that you will do well. As a good friend of yours and survivor of the exam, I am going to give you a few practical hints. It is no good to go on studying until the last minute of examination. What you need in the exam is a clear mind. If you tire yourself out before the examination, you will not be mentally and physically ready for it. So a day or two before the examination just relax-leave your books shut and try some other things: get out into the open air;do some physical exercises; see a film; have fun.When you take the exam, don't feel nervous. Breathe deeply and picture yourself performing well in all the tests. Then, read the questions through carefully and thoughtfully, and put your answer down to paper.Last, you should pay attention to the time. Keep an eye on the clock and allot appropriate time to each section. I hope all these suggestions will be helpful to you. Best wishes for your success.Yours affectionately

第十三篇Direction: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic On Stress. You should write no less than 120 words and base your composition on the online below:1.有的人害怕压力。2.有的人认为压力并不是一件坏事。3.我的看法。On StressWith the fast are pace of modern life, more and more people are living under great pressure.Some people are afraid of pressure. They think that the stresses and strains of work deprive them of joy and happiness. In their view, stress does harm to them both physically and mentally. That is why they prefer something less competitive and strenuous to something more demanding and challenging.Others argue that stress isn't as bad as it often supposed to be. Unless it is overwhelming, a certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and stimulation. With out stress, you may slack off and idle away your time. It gives purpose and meaning to an otherwise meaningless, dull life. People under stress tend to bring their potential into full play and to realize their goals.In my opinion, we shouldn't escape from stress but to face it as it is. What we can do is to adapt to the stress and to profit from it rather than to avoid it.

第十四篇Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic City Problems. You should write no less than 120 words and base your composition on the outline below:1.越来越多的人涌入大城市，有些问题随之产生。2.比较明显的大问题有......3.我对这种现象的想法。City ProblemsNowadays, millions of migrant workers flock into cities in search of jobs and betterliving. However, with the sharp rise in the urban population, many problems arise in the development of cities.Firstly, cities become more and more crowded, putting much pressure upon transportation, housing, sanitation, education, employment and so on. City services and facilities have been strained to a breaking point. Secondly, a growing number of private cars emit huge amount of carbon dioxide, leaving the air mercilessly polluted. What is more, the city is also threatened by rising crime. Not a single day passes without the report of someone being robbed, kidnapped or murdered. Last but not least, city-dwellers are not only separated from the natural world but also isolated from each other, even not knowing the name of their next-door neighbor.All these problems have harmed the attractiveness of the city. Unless there is some improvement, more and more people may seek to live in the suburbs.

第十五篇Direction: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Cars and Air Pollution. You should write no less than 120 words and base your composition on the outline below:1.私家轿车越来越多，有些问题随之产生。2.比较明显的大问题有......3.我对这种现象的看法。Car and Air PollutionToo many cars have created a lot of serious problems in our world. Besides congestion, accidents and fast fuel consumption, cars are responsible for a good part of air pollution in big cities. All the time, they are pumping huge amounts of waste gases into the atmosphere. These gases are very harmful, causing disease and even death. One possible solution is to design and develop clean cars and clean fuels. In Shanghai, some of the public buses begin to run on natural gas, which does not give off as much carbon dioxide as the petrol. But it may take decades for the new models of clean cars completely replace the traditional ones. Another solution is to develop modern public transportation systems and restrict the use of private cars. If the price of petrol rises constantly and the public vehicles are efficient and convenient enough, most people will not buy private cars. And the total number of cars in big cities will reduce greatly. On the whole, the elimination of air pollution needs the collective efforts from the government, the public and the environmentalists.

第十六篇Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Fast Food. Your composition should be based on the Outline given below:1.快餐在中国十分流行2.快餐受欢迎的原因3.我对快餐的看法Fast FoodFast food is becoming more and more popular in China, especially among children and teenagers. Today, nothing is more representative of the fast pace of modern society than fast food. There are several reasons for its popularity. First, it is quick and convenient. Go into a fast food restaurant, and your food will be ready in a minute. You can satisfy your hunger instantly. Precious time won't be wasted in waiting-in-line to order or waiting at your table for your food to arrive. Second, its popularity is also attributed to the clean food, the excellent service and the comfortable environment of the fast food restaurant.However, I think that fast food isn't healthy enough because it does not compose a balanced diet and is low in nutrition. Doctors suggest that people should avoid eating too much fast food. Although home cooking is time-consuming and following washing-u p tiresome, it offers healthy and delicious meals your body likes and needs. Fast food I s only a good choice when you are in a hurry and we should turn to it only once in awhile.