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Writing
Section A Composition Writing
Directions: Write a composition of 150—200 words in about 30 minutes on each of the following 10 topics. Follow the instructions closely.
Topic 1
Means of transportation have developed greatly these years。 Passengers now have a wide variety of choices of travelling, such as by land, by sea or by air.
Write a composition on the following topic：
My Favorite Means of Transportation
You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state your favorite means of transportation。 In the second part, give one or two reasons to illustrate your point. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or summary.
Topic 2
Everyone has a colorful childhood, comprising happiness, sorrow， interest as well as wonder。 Please describe an unforgettable event that has happened in your childhood。
Write a composition on the following topic：
An Unforgettable Event in My Childhood
You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state what this event was. In the second part, give a vivid description of it. In the last part， bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or summary。
Topic 3
The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China。 Traditionally， the whole family will have a get—together， chatting and eating。 However， some Chinese people are trying to celebrate this holiday in a new way， such as travelling.
Write a composition on the following topic:
A Good Way to Celebrate the Chinese New Year
You are to write in three parts。 In the first part， suggest a good way to celebrate Chinese New Year。 In the second part， give one or two reasons to support your idea. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or summary.
Topic 4
Many places in China have changed greatly these years。 Please compare the past and the present of your hometown.
Write a composition on the following topic:
My Hometown, in the Past and at Present
You are to write in three parts。 In the first part， give a brief introduction of your hometown. In the second part， make a comparison and contrast of what it looked like in the past and that at present。 In the last part， bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or summary。
Topic 5
So far， you must have met a lot of people. Some of them are friendly, some are strict， some are kind， and some are hostile. Among them, there must be certain people who have left a deep impression on you。
Write a composition on the following topic:
The Person That Impresses Me Most
You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state briefly who the person is. In the second part， give one or two examples to describe him/her in detail. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or summary。
Topic 6
Chinese people are more and more aware of the importance of learning English。 Thus， a variety of English training programs have developed and a great number of people attend them。
Write a composition on the following topic：
My View on the English—learning Craze in China
You are to write in three parts。 In the first part， state clearly your viewpoint on English-learning craze in China. In the second part, give one or two reasons to support your idea. In the last part， bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or summary。
Topic 7
Computers has been widely used in our daily life. People use it for education， for work, for entertainment， etc。 Why do you usually use computer？
Write a composition on the following topic:
One Major Use of Computer in My Life
You are to write in three parts. In the first part, describe briefly one major use of computer in your life. In the second part, illustrate the reason why you use it this way and how you use it. In the last part， bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or summary.
Topic 8
You must have got an idea as to what to do after graduation. But have you ever considered how to make good preparations so that your dream will be fulfilled?
Write a composition on the following topic:
How to Prepare for My Future Career
You are to write in three parts。 In the first part， state what career you would like to pursue after graduation. In the second part, illustrate in detail how you should prepare for it. In the last part， bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or summary.
Topic 9
We Chinese people are getting more and more wealthy. Is it still necessary for us to practise thrift， our traditional value?
Write a composition on the following topic:
My View on Practising Thrift
You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state clearly your viewpoint on this issue。 In the second part， support your viewpoints with details。 In the last part， bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or summary.
Topic 10
China has already entered an old—age society. However, many senior citizens feel at a loss after retirement. They may feel quite lonely or even lose heart。 Therefore, they should be encouraged to have a colorful life.
Write a composition on the following topic：
Senior Citizens Should Pursue a Colorful Life
You are to write in three parts. In the first part， state what the topic actually means to you. In the second part， support your viewpoints with details or examples。 In the last part， bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or summary。
Section B Note—writing
Directions： Write a note of about 50—60 words based on each of the following 10 situations.
Situation 1
Your friend Jimmy has invited you to attend his house—warming party to be held this weekend。 But you will have something urgent to do then. Write him a note to decline his invitation and also show your regrets。
Situation 2
You go to visit your former teacher Mr。 Li, but he is out. Write him a note of regret and request another meeting。 You should also suggest the exact time for the meeting.
Situation 3
Your classmate Amy is down with flu these days and is staying at home。 Write her a note to ask after her health and give her some suggestions on how to recover soon。
Situation 4
Your nephew John has succeeded in getting his MA degree. Write him a note of congratulation and also give him some suggestions on what to do in the future.
Situation 5
Your uncle Ron died in a car crash at the age of 35， leaving his wife Maggie and a little son Jimmy。 Write them a note of condolence and also offer your help。
Situation 6
You are going to hold a party in a famous restaurant to celebrate your 20th birthday this coming Sunday。 Invite your best friend Lynn and also tell her how to get to the restaurant.
Situation 7
Your supervisor Professor Whitley has arranged to discuss with you your thesis this Friday afternoon。 But you will have something important to do that day. Write him a note to cancel the appointment and suggest another meeting.
Situation 8
You borrowed a bike from your classmate Alan, but it was broken the first time you rode it. Write him a note of apology and tell him what you are going to do with the bike.
Situation 9
Your desk—mate William will go to the USA for further study。 You are going to hold a farewell party for him。 Write him a note， telling him about the arrangement of the party and expressing your wish to keep in touch with him in the future。
Situation 10
Your former teacher Mr. Wang has helped you get a part-time job。 Write him a note of thanks and also offer your help since he has just moved into a new house and has got a lot of things to do。