remarkably raised．What people were dreaming of has largely been turned into realities．Quite a number of families are proud of cars of their own．Houses which used to be Small and old are replaced by large，modern，and comfortable ones．Besides，people nowadays no longer limit themselves to their homes all the year round．They make trips at home，and some even go abroad．However，all these were unthinkable twenty years ago．
It is believed that the people of our country will have a better and happier life．
(三)
Dear Mr．Liu．
I have a friend named Mark Baker．who is now teaching history in Washington University．He was born in New York in April，1968．He began his study in Julliard Primary School in 1974 and graduated from Sidwell Friends Secondary School in 1986．Then he entered Columbia University，where he studied for more than six years and got the doctor’s degree of history．Meanwhile，he studied Chinese as his second language．He has good experience in teaching and his health is in good condition．
He has always dreamt of coming to China to teach Chinese students．He would be most grateful if you would give him the chance．
Looking forward to hearing from you．
Sincerely Your， Wang Ping
（四） 0n Recreation
It is impossible for us to keep fit unless we often take part in activities of recreation．
There are various kinds of games in our daily life after study．For example，listening to music，watching TV，playing chess，going to the cinema．But I think we’d better have more outdoor activities to supply our muscles with exercise because we usually sit too long in our classroom，and our eyes and brain get tired．So it’s a good idea to play basketball，football，table tennis，go swimming and do some running，even go for a picnic． 0ur brain also needs changes to make it smart and active，Remember the old saying：“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy．”
(五)
As can be seen from the chart，great changes have been taking place in the ownership of mobile phones in China．At the end of 2002，there were 20 million users．By the year2005，the number will reach up to 30 million． People have found mobile phones very convenient．They can get in touch with each other whenever and wherever they like．There are many different functions for different needs，such as sending short messages and surfing the Internet．However，it may also bring us some trouble．For example，you will have to pay for a wrong number，and the radiation from the phone may do harm to our health．In spite of this，the number of people having mobile phones is still increasing greatly．
(六)
0n March the eighth，Women’s Day，Tang Hua had a good idea that he was going to do something to celebrate it．He asked his father to help him．First they did some housework，which was always done by his mother．Tang Hua cleaned the house completely．His father washed all the dirty clothes．Then they made a good meal，cooking fish，pork，chicken and some other delicious dishes．Tang Hua laid the table and set a vase in the middle of the table After that，they hid themselves behind the door，waiting for his mother．They wanted to give her a happy surprise．Indeed，when his mother came back and saw all of this，she felt very curious and happy．They had a pleasant festival．
(七)
April 10 Thursday Sunny
I learned that Iraq War broke out on March 20,2003．Eager to know about the event，I turned on the TV set the moment I got back home．What was broadcast shocked me．
The coalition forces were striking Iraq with the help of their modern weapons．As a result．many citizens were wounded and had to remain in hospital．Children were seen crying for their parents who 1ost their lives in the explosions．A lot of
buildings were destroyed and many people became homeless． I felt worried about the war．In my opinion, it’s not right to use forces instead of negotiations in dealing with international affairs．What’s more all the scenes help me realize the importance of the peace in our country and encourage me to work even harder．
(八) NO WAR
0n March 20th，Iraq was heavily bombed by the planes／bombers of the USA Since then，more and more
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bombs have been dropped on the land．Many houses in Iraq have been destroyed and hundreds of people have been killed and more have been injured，lots of whom are children．A lot of people have 1ost their homes and have to move to areas outside the capital．They don’t have enough to drink or eat．People all over the world don’t want war．I think it is people who suffer a lot during a war．People in different countries are demanding that the war be stopped at once．
(九)
The charts above indicate that Asia is the 1argest continent in the world．She covers 30％ of land area．In the world．She is also the most populated continent-over half of the world’s population 1ives here．While Europe is much smaller than Asia．She is the second smallest continent in the world．As a matter of fact，she has only 7％ of 1and area in the world，which is nearly 4 times smaller than that of Asia．Yet Europe has got more population than any other continent except Asia．As to the density of population，it is far bigger in Europe than in Asia.
(十)
Blood Donation Without Payment
Blood is vital to the human body. It carries nourishment and oxygen to tissues. and at the same time, removes wastes and carbon dioxide. A person will die if he loses too much blood. Nowadays blood transfusion is saving millions of dying people. Without an adequate store of blood, the modern medicine can’t develop.
Blood donation doesn’t harm the donator’s health. First, only healthy people are allowed to donate blood; besides , every time, only a small amount of blood is taken from the donator. His body will make a quick adjustment to allow the body to operate normally.
（十一） Studying Abroad
In recent years，studying abroad has been popular．Tens of thousands of Chinese students have gone to foreign countries to study．Many people are trying their
best／trying by all means／making great efforts to apply to go abroad．
There are many advantages in attending schools abroad．First，students who have studied abroad can act as mediators between people of different cultures．Second， we can learn much more advanced knowledge of science and technology from foreign countries．Third，we can learn foreign languages more quickly．
However，there are some disadvantages．Most of the students are too young to live along／by themselves without any living experience．Besides，being far away from their home country，they may feel lonely and homesick．Also，／Of course the costs are much higher there than at home／in the native country．In spite of these，advantages are more than disadvantages．In my opinion，it is advisable to attend schools abroad．
(十二)
Nowadays，going online is one of the most popular topics of the students．Some students think the internet is a great help to them．0n one hand，they can get some information about their school subjects or take a course．On the other hand，they can learn more about the world，which can broaden their views and enrich their knowledge：0n the contrary，other students think the internet does great harm to our body and mind．Instead of studying on the internet，most students waste their time chatting，playing computer games，or even visiting ill web sites．As a result，the Internet has a bad influence on our studies．
In my opinion，we students should put right our wrong doings and make full use of the internet to improve our studies．
(十三)
We’ve had a debate about whether middle school students should do social practice The pros think middle school students should do social practice．They believe social practice can help them know more about the things around them and give them much experience．By doing so，the students’ ability can be developed．Besides，they can put what they have learned in the books into practice．
On the other hand，the cons think middle school students don’t have to do social practice，because they are too young to fit the world．They say it’s a waste of money and energy．What’s more，there are no such chances．The whole debate is heated．
(十四)
Dear Mr．Headmaster．
I am writing this letter to tell you something about our canteen．
There are many kinds of food in our canteen，and generally they are cheap．Some food is delicious．The dining environment has been improved，with the walls painted and some pictures posted up．The students are satisfied with the new look．
But students are not given a proper helping of every dish．Also，as the number of the students continues to
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increase，there is not enough space for us to have meals there．As a result，many of us go out to have meals． All in all，there is still much room for improvement in food quality and service． Best regards，
Sincerely yours， Li Ming
(十五)
Dear editor．
Now great changes have taken place in our school. We have more spare time．We can enjoy ourselves sitting in the 1ibrary，reading what we want to．We are rich in knowledge．We can go to the playground and have a lot of games，such as football，basketball and table tennis．We build up our bodies．We can do everything we like in our spare time，such as drawing，singing，dancing and making some little things．We all like the teaching methods in our school now．We not only gain a lot of knowledge，but practise in every aspect．Thus，we can become useful persons of the 2lst century．
Yours， Li Hua
(十六)
With the development of Internet，more and more people tend to send electronic cards instead of paper ones at New Year’s time．Compared with the traditional cards，electronic cards are more interesting and 1ively，for you can get not only pictures but also sound and even animations．Besides，it’s faster to send an electronic card．There are many web sites on line where different varieties of cards are available．If none of these cards are of any interest to you，you can design cards of unique style using FLASH or other software．More importantly，with the popularity of electronic cards，less paper is used for making paper cards，which contributes to the environment protection．
(十七)
Dear Tom．
It is great to receive your email．Now I’d like to tell you something that took place in my school yesterday．In the afternoon we held a growing-up ceremony for our coming 18-year-old birthday，At first we made an oath that as grown-ups we should have a sense of duty for our society from now on．Then we showed our thanks to our parents who had gone through hardships to bring us up and teachers who have been educating us patiently．And our teachers also gave us cards expressing their good wishes to us．Finally，we put on wonderful performances，singing and dancing．We learned a lot from the activity．I think it’s very important for us．I will remember the day in my life．
Yours． Li Hua．
(十八)
Is Recycling Textbooks a Good Suggestion?
As we know，when senior students graduate from school，most of their textbooks are thrown away，which are still in good condition．What a great waste it is!
A suggestion has been put forward that we should recycle the textbooks．I quite agree to the suggestion． For one thing，recycling textbooks can save a lot of natural resources，which are used to make textbooks． For another thing，senior students may have made plenty of useful notes on the pages．They are very helpful to those textbook users．
In Australia and some other countries，recycling textbooks is popular and it gives us a good example．
(十九)
Dear editor，
I’m writing to tell you about the changes in my hometown．In the past my hometown used to be a beautiful place．Trees grew thickly on all the hills around the Village．In order to build houses and grow more crops，trees were cut but none were planted．As time went by，the who1e forest was almost destroyed．Gradually，the green hills have changed into wasteland．As a result，sandstorms struck us now and then，from which we suffered a lot．Many of the people had to leave．so，I do hope all the people should realize the importance of caring about our environment．What’s more，we should take care of the forests and plant more trees instead of cutting them down in order to make our life better．
Yours． Li Hua
(二十)
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A Big Forest Fire
A big forest fire broke out in the forest in the southwest of America at the end of November of 1992．The fire was caused by a young worker’s smoking cigarettes．Thousands of firemen and 1ocal people tried to put out the fire，but they couldn’t put it out in a short time．The fire lasted more than three weeks and was finally put out．
In the fire nine people died and about eighty people were injured .It caused a loss of at least twenty million US dollars .The fire shocked the whole country.
(二十一)
Dear Editor :
I’m a senior three student . I’m writing to tell you my opinion on whether middle school students can go to school with mobile phones . I think they can do that . Because students can stay in touch with their friends and family wherever they are . Besides , the mobile phone is a way to have fun .
However , there are some problems with using mobile phones . The ring of phones can disturb teachers and students in the classroom . Another problem is that some students can spend too much time and money on phone calls and sending messages .
In conclusion , I suggest students not use phones in the classroom . Also , as it is expensive , the owner should take good care of it .
Yours sincerely ,
Li Hua
（二十二）
Tidy our dining hall in school
I hate the untidy dining hall in our school .Some people seem to treat it as if it were a rubbish area . They throw the leftover food about , on the table or on the ground . This makes the hall look unpleasant for us to come and eat there .
I have several solutions . First , get more people to form good habits by putting posters around the hall asking them to be more thoughtful of their behaviors and protect our environments . Second , make people pick up their own litter . We can do this by asking some students to walk around the hall and watch out for those that drop litter .We can make those who are found dropping litter stay behind and tidy up the hall after all the students have finished their meal .
I hope you find my ideas useful .
（二十三）
One day Xiao Ming was going shopping with Grandpa. He was holding something to eat and Grandpa said , “We must pay attention to hygiene ,especially when SARS was prevalent .Don’t leave litter in the street .” However ,hardly had he said this when he spat on the ground .Unfortunately ,here came a man whose job was to enforce hygiene rules . “I’m sorry ,but you’ll have to pay a fine of ￥50 for spitting.” Grandpa didn’t want to be fined ,so he said , “I beg your pardon . I haven’t got any money with me .” But Xiao Ming knew Grandpa had taken some money before they left. He took ￥ 50 out of Grandpa’s pocket and said to the man. “Here’s the money .” Grandpa felt greatly ashamed.
（二十四）
Students Like Optional Course
This term our school has offered more than 10 optional courses, from which students can choose. The courses are given from 3:30 to 5:00 every Tuesday afternoon. Students take great interest in the optional courses. Their favorites are computer, spoken English, arts and so on. They say they have learned a lot that is not taught in textbooks and they have got a great deal of practice. However, students are not quite satisfied. They hope more optional courses will be offered while their homework should be less. They suggest more trips and visits should be organized so that they can learn more about what is going on outside school.
（二十五）
Dear Mike:
Nice to hear that you will come to Xicheng city this June. To help you get an idea about Xicheng, here I suggest a one-day tour plan around the lake.
You can start the tour with Hupan Hill, which is quite near Wanghu Hotel. From the top of the hill, you can enjoy a bird-view of the Lake. After that, it’s time for you to take a boat trip on the lake. There is a quay on Liu Crossway just below the hill, from where you can take a boat to Huxin Island, which is sure to impress you. After you land on Hubin Quay, you can do some shopping on Fengtan Road, a popular shopping mall not far
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from your hotel.
If I am of any other help, don’t hesitate to write to me.
Yours， Li Hua
（二十六）
Dear sir, I’m a student of senior 3. At the beginning of this term, my parents and teachers asked me to board in the school. They say it will be very convenient for me to ask questions whenever and
wherever. Besides, they think boarding will make it possible to make full use of my night time, and that I can also develop the ability to look after myself. However, I have my own thought. Staying at home in the evening, I will have more time to work at my lessons. At the same time, I can learn what I think I’ m not good at. I really don’t know what to do. Please give me your advice!
Yours, Li Ming
（二十七）
Last Sunday, our class organized some volunteers’ activities, in which all of us took an active part. We were divided into four groups. Group 1 went to the People’s Park, where they planted trees, watered flowers and cleaned the grasslands to make it more beautiful. Group 2 made their greatest efforts to give the bus station a thorough cleaning. After being cleaned, the station took on a new look. Group 3 helped to raise money in the street for the Hope Project, so that more children in poor areas can afford their schooling. Group 4 went to the old people’s home to present wonderful performances to make the aged there happier. What a meaningful day! These volunteers’ activities can help us to gain some social experience and make good sense of our personal values as well.
（二十八）
Every day we meet smokers everywhere. There are 5.8 billion people in the world, among whom there are 1.1 billion smokers and this makes up 20 percent of the world’s population.
Smoking is harmful. It costs a great deal of money. 200 billion dollars are spent on smoking each year in the world. It also does harm to the health of smokers and even non-smokers. About 3 million people die because of the diseases caused by smoking every year.
Now, more and more people have begun to realize the harm of smoking. The total amount of world tobacco production has dropped from 14 billion pounds in 1990 to 7 billion pounds in 1999. It is certain that more people will give up smoking in the near future.
（二十九）
Dear editor ,
I’m a high school student and my name is Li Hua . During the winter vacation , I went to stay with my grandma in the countryside . One day , I was amazed to see thousands of egrets flying to the mountains around the village . The villagers said it was because the environment was getting better that these egrets chose to stay here .
But two weeks later , I was shocked to find lots of the egret eggs stolen , many nests destroyed and even scores of egrets killed without mercy . It was not until the government officials and the policemen came that such wrong doings were stopped .
To prevent such things from happening again , I think we should make the public know the importance of protecting rare animals and take active and effective measures to protect them .
Yours , Li Hua
（三十）
One day ,Tony was walking home from work late at night when he heard someone walking behind him. He looked back ,but it was too dark to see clearly .He started to feel nervous and began to walk more quickly. Just then , he could hear the person behind him walking faster . He got scared and began to run . Until that moment , he hadn’t really noticed that a woman carrying a shopping bag was walking slowly in front of him . The moment he began to run , she screamed , dropped her shopping bag and turned to face him with a look of terror on her face . He stopped running and tried to smile at her . At that moment , the person he thought had been following him walked by , looking curiously at Tony and the woman . Tony picked up the woman’s packages and apologized for frightening her , but she still looked very annoyed .
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