Directions: This part is to test your writing ability. You are required to write a composition entitled Turn Off You Cell Phone. Remember to express your ideas clearly in your composition. You should write it no less than 80 words on the Composition Sheet.
1、手机的使用越来越普遍，给人们的生活带来了极大的便利； 2、但是，有时候手机也会带来一些问题； 3、因此，在某些场合下，我们要关掉手机。
Turn off Your Cell Phone
Nowadays, the cell phone is widely used everywhere in our country and brings us a lot of convenience. Thanks to it, we can contact others or be contacted by others at any time of the day and in any places.
But have you noticed sometimes the mobile phone also causes embarrassment to us? It’s not uncommon for us to see someone pressing the cell phone to his ear and shouting loudly in public. Most people have had such an experience that the cell phone rings continuously on a formal occasion.
Therefore, if you are one of them, please turn off your cell phone in public, especially on a quiet and serious occasion. It’s a respect for both others and yourself.
2010.12 回复邀请信
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a letter according to the following information given in Chinese. You should write no less than 80 words on Paper Two.
王红收到了朋友李强的邀请信，邀请她这个周末去他家里聚会。但是王红的母亲恰巧本周末去上海经过这里，将小住两天，并希望王红能周末陪她上街去购物，给王红在上海的姐姐买件衣服做礼物。
请以王红的名义给李强写封信，信中首先对收到的邀请表示感谢，并对不能赴约表示道歉，随后解释原因。最后表达对他家人的问候。写信日期为2010年12月19日。
Dec. 19, 2010 Dear Li Qiang,
Thank you for inviting me to your family party. But I'm sorry I couldn’t attend it because my
mother will come to visit me just this weekend. She is stopping over on her way to Shanghai and plans to spend the weekend here. She expects me to accompany her to buy some clothes as gifts to my sister in Shanghai. So I can’t make any other plans for the weekend.'
I know I am missing a wonderful chance! Please do tell your family how sorry I am. Best wishes!
Yours sincerely, Wang Hong
2011.9 道歉信
Directions: You have promised to give a sample of a product in person to John Smith, but you can’t go, because you have to attend a meeting. Please write a letter of apology to John Smith.
You should write approximately 100 words. Do not use your own name at the end of your email. Use “Wang Lin”instead.
Dear Mr. John Smith,
I’m Wang Lin. I am indeed very sorry to tell you that I can’t come and give you the sample I have promised this Friday. I feel awful about it but I have to attend a meeting on that very day because of an urgent affair.
I sincerely hope you can understand my situation and accept my apology. I would appreciate your allowing me to make a new appointment with you. I will come to your office during your office hour next Monday and discuss about our product with you. Once again, I apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Yours sincerely, Wang Lin
2012.3 咨询信 Directions: You have read the following ad about a training course．You are interested and want to get more information about it．
Business Writing and Grammar Skills Made Easy and Fun!
Are your business documents as correct，polished and professional as you’d like them to be? If not，you’ll benefit from this exciting two-day workshop．
Registration fee：$100．The first 5 get an Express Admission Ticket at$30 discount． Location：Buswell Company
7 South Avenue，Powell，Harrisonburg
Program hours：9：00 a．m．to 4：00 P．m．each day from June 27 to 28 Contact US at support@trainup.corn
Write an email to the above email address， 1) expressing your interest in the course；
2) asking about class size，materials for use，trainer information, etc．
You should write about 100 words．Do not sign your own name at the end of your email． Use “Wang Lin” instead．
Dear Sir or Madam，
I have read your ad about a training course on business documents．and I'm really interested in it．I’m working in a foreign company，and I often need to write business documents to foreign customers．I hope I could improve my grammar and writing skills from your course．
1want to know more details about this course．Could you please tell me how many people would learn in a class and what kind of teaching materials we would use in class? Besides，I also want to know what kind of
teaching methods trainers would use during the class．If they are suitable for me．1 will consider taking this course．
Looking forward to your reply．
Yours sincerely， Wang Lin
2013.3 给失物招领处的邮件
Directions: You have read the following notice about a lost handbag. As you have lost your bag, you want to contact the Lost and Found office to know if the bag is yours.
Write an email to the Lost and Found office, telling about: 1) when and where you lost your bag; 2) what your bag is like and what is in it.
You should write about 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your email. Use \
Dear Sir,
I saw your notice about the lost bag on your web-site. It so happened that I lost my bag at Spring Hill Park on 11th, April. I was walking my dog in the park and ran into an old friend. We had a little chat in the central pavilion and I forgot to take my bag when we left. It was a medium-sized white female bag. Inside the bag there were a memo with my name on the front page, a dressing case, a pack of tissue and a copy of Readers' Digest. I am expecting your reply soon. Thank you.
Yours sincerely, Wang Lin
2013.9 求助信
Directions: You will be transferred to the city where your friend James lives. Write an email to him, telling him about:
1 ) the reason(s) for your job transfer; 2 ) the help you will need from him．
You should write approximately 100 words．Do not use your own name at the end of your email．Use \．
Dear James,
I want to tell you a big news about me．I will be transferred to your city! I have been working in my company for three years and would like to change my working environment for better personal development．The good thing is that there will be a branch company built in the city you live in．I seized the chance and luckily I got promoted as a manager to work in your city．
I will be officially transferred to your city one month later．I need to get a decent-furnished house with two bedrooms, one living room, one bathroom and one kitchen． If it is convenient for you, please help me get such a house．
Thank you very much．Please let me know if you can．
Yours Sincerely,
Wang Lin
2014.9 给朋友的回信
Directions: Your friend Paul is coming to visit you next month. In his last email, he asked you about the interesting places in your hometown. Write an email back to Paul, telling him about:
1) Some interesting places you would recommend; 2) Things necessary for the travel.
You should write approximately 100 words. Do not use your own name at the end of your email. Use “Wang Lin”instead.
Dear Paul,
I was very pleased to learn you will visit Beijing. I hope the following information will help you enjoy your stay in my hometown.
As the capital of China, Beijing has a long history with an abundance of historical and cultural heritage that represents treasures from the city’s civilizations. I know you are interested in art and history, so I suggest you to pay a visit to the Palace Museum. And a must is a visit to the Great Wall, which is the longest wall on the earth and one of the wonders in the world.
By the way, you need to bring some casual clothes and sports shoes. When you get here, you also need to buy a map. I hope these suggestions will be helpful. I’m looking forward to meeting you here.
Yours sincerely,
Wang Lin
2015.3 邀请信
Directions: You are the organizer of an English speech contest, and you want to invite a foreign teacher in your school to be a judge. Write an email to him, 1) Telling him about the contest (time, location, topic, etc.);
2) Expressing your hope for his participation and his reply to your message.
You should write approximately 100 words. Do not use your own name at the end of your email. Use “Wang Lin”instead.
Dear Mr. Black,
I’m Wang Lin, the organizer of an English speech contest. I’m writing to invite you to be a judge at our English speech contest to be held in our school on September 4. As scheduled previously, it will start at 2:30 p.m. at the Lecture Hall of our library, and ten students will deliver their speeches on the given topic “Which is more important for hunting a job, the personality ability or interpersonal relationships?” It is expected that the contest will come to an end at 5:30 p.m. I’d appreciate it if you could accept our invitation at your convenience. If possible, please call me at 86935688. I am looking forward to your early reply. Best wishes for you.
Yours sincerely,
Wang Lin
2015.9 给朋友的回信
Directions: Your friend Paul wants to know in detail about the part-time job you took at a
restaurant during the summer vacation. Write an email to Paul, telling him about: 1） What you did on the job;
2） How you felt about the working environment and co-workers; 3） What you learned from the job.
You should write approximately 100 words. Do not use your own name at the end of your email. Use “Wang Lin”instead.
Dear Paul,
As you know, I’ve taken a part-time job as a waiter in Guangming restaurant during this summer vacation. Most of the time, I was asked to serve customers, including placing orders, serving the dishes, cleaning the table, etc. The restaurant is well decorated and working environment is very comfortable. Furthermore, the co-workers there are easy-going and friendly. The most important thing I learn from this job is that you need to be patient and kind to customers. Did you do something exciting during this summer vacation? Please share it with me.
I’m looking forward to seeing you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely,
Wang Lin
2016.3 一篇论坛的发贴
Directions: You have just had a terrible trip to a foreign country. Post a message to an English online forum:
1) Telling other travelers some of your bad experiences; 2) Giving them some suggestions about taking a trip.
You should write approximately 100 words. Do not use your own name at the end of your email. Use “Wang Lin”instead.
Hello, everyone. I just came back from a seven-day trip to London. London, the capital of British, is a famous city with a long history and colorful cultures. But the bad experiences happened there made me feel unhappy and depressed. During the first three days, I visited some great wonders and enjoyed the beautiful scenery in London. However, on the fourth day, when I was taking the subway, a young man sitting next to me suddenly took my phone and ran away in the blink of an eye. What a terrible trip it is! So, if you plan to visit London, please be aware of taking care of your valuables. And you’d better go there with your family or friends.
Wang Lin
2016.9 自荐信
Directions: A local environmental group is recruiting volunteers at the moment. You are willing to become one of them. Write an email to the recruiters, telling them: 1) Why you want to be a volunteer; 2) What you can do for the group; 3) When you will be available.
You should write approximately 100 words. Do not use your own name at the end of your email. Use “Wang Lin”instead.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Wang Lin, a student who is Senior Two in High School. I am writing to fight for the opportunity of a being a volunteer which will help improve the environmental condition in our city.
First and foremost, I quite approve of the idea that environment is vital to both human beings and all the other living things, and it deserves more and better care from human beings. Second, as for me, I’m outgoing and master some communicative skills so that I can get along well with my co-workers. Last but not least, I have the ability to resolve some certain problems. I will appreciate it if you give me the opportunity to take part in this group. I will be available at every weekends.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Wang Lin
2017.3 投诉信
Directions: You found some problems with the book you bought from a US online bookstore. Write the bookstore an email to let it know:
1) When you bought the book;
2) What problem you found with the book; 3) What solution you expect.
You should write approximately 100 words. Do not use your own name at the end of your email. Use “Wang Lin”instead.
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Wang Lin, and I am writing to you for the book Oliver Twist which I bought from a US online bookstore.
The time I ordered the book on the website was on April 6th, and I received the book after 2 days. I am satisfied with the shipping time, however, the quality of the book is not well accepted. Firstly, the book looks so old and dirty. Secondly, I ordered a hardback version, but you sent me the paperback.
Now I would like to mail the book back for a change, and the postage should be on your side, or you can refund me triple price difference for my lost.
I am looking forward to your prompt reply. Thanks for your consideration!
Yours sincerely,
Wang Lin