海淀: Apply for Admission to the English Dept.
Dear Sir,
My name is Li Hua, from Guang Ming High School in Beijing, China. I would like to apply for admission to the English Dept. of your school.
I am a seventeen-year-old boy, and now in senior grade 3. I am sociable, easy-going and good at communicating with others. I have made many friends and I can work well in a team. Meanwhile, I am quite independent and it is easy for me to adapt to a new environment.
As a senior student, I have been working hard at my lessons and have managed to get fairly high grades. I am sure that I shall graduate at the top of my class. I am especially good at English, and have won the first prize in an English Speech Contest. All this will enable me to continue my studies in your department without having much trouble with a language barrier. Therefore, I believe English is a good major for me.
I should be grateful if you can take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Smiling Cups
As can be seen in the picture, the two cups are smiling, regardless of how much water they each have. One cup is almost full while the other is not.
The picture indicates that people should always be optimistic, no matter what they have. Just as is shown, the two cups with different amount of water are both happy. I think that they are both pleased to serve people with all they have. They may represent common people in our life. Whether rich or poor, we should be happy to do something for society. Thus we can learn that giving is the source of happiness.
西城The H1N1 Flu Control
How are things going？I’m writing to tell you something about the H1N1 flu control here in our school.
With a rapid spread of the flu, schools in Beijing have been taking various preventive measures and our school is no exception.
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Every day, we take our temperature twice and report to the school if anyone has a fever. In that case, some medical care will be provided quickly. During class breaks, teachers often remind us to open the windows to let in fresh air. We are also advised not to go to crowded places or big gatherings. If several cases of H1N1 flu are found in a class, all the students in the class have to stay home from school until temperatures return to normal.
In my opinion, the most effective way to protect ourselves is to exercise more to keep our body strong and healthy.
How is the flu controlled in schools in the US? Please let me know about it. I hope everything is going well with you.
Take care.
Yours,
Li Hua
A Boy is Shouting at His Dad
As is shown in the picture, a boy is shouting at his dad, who looks upset and doesn’t know what to do with his son. Their relationship seems difficult.
The picture reminds me of one of the problems that many families with teenagers face. Although it seems that the kid does not respect his dad, it is their communication that has gone wrong. A good relationship between a parent and a child requires much effort to make it strong. Open and frank communications help to ensure parents and their children stay close together.
So why don’t the dad and his son sit together, face to face, calm down and talk through their problems? This way, I believe they will gradually have a positive relationship and become the father and son that we all really admire.
东城
内容要点： 1. 欢迎仪式 2. 乘地铁回家，与家人共进晚餐 3. 参观游览 4. 分别
We had some American exchange students in our school last week. As a host brother, I’d like to share some happy experiences with you. Upon their arrival we gave the American students a warm welcome, among whom a boy named Tim was to stay with my family for the weekend. While they were introducing themselves, I already recognized him by comparing him with the photo he had sent to me. When school was over, we took the subway home, where my parents had already prepared a rich family dinner for
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Tim. We enjoyed ourselves a lot, eating and chatting about whatever subjects that interested us. The next day, I acted as a guide, showing Tim around the most famous scenic spots in Beijing, such as the Great Wall and the Bird’s Nest. Wherever he went, he had some photos taken to help him memorize this unforgettable trip to China. When finally the time came for us to say good-bye, I gave Tim a kite as a souvenir.
I think this activity has benefited me a lot. It was a perfect chance for me both to practice my oral English and to learn more about America.
Two Cactuses
Looking at the picture, I can see two cactuses growing in a large area of desert. The mother cactus is holding an umbrella to protect the baby cactus from the baking sun. But against her good wish, the baby cactus is bending down and turning weak in the shade of the umbrella.
This makes me think of what happens in our daily life.
Like the mother cactus in the picture, parents are making every effort to create a comfortable environment for their children. But unfortunately, they have forgotten one important fact. No one can grow up without experiencing pain and difficulties. Too much protection from parents has a side effect on children. Just like the baby cactus in the picture, how can it grow up healthily without sunlight?
So parents, please throw the umbrella away. Let children face whatever may lie ahead of them so that they will be able to grow naturally.
北京市抽样
October 25, Sunday Sunny
Today I took part in Beijing Foreign Language Festival with my friend Wang Wei. We arrived there by bike in the morning sunshine. First we attended a lecture introducing effective methods for learning English. The audience were absorbed in it and took notes carefully. Then we went to the English Corner, where a lot of people were chatting with foreigners in small groups. Wang Wei and I joined them with great interest. It was amazing to find myself talking with a native speaker and we got on quite well. Time passed quickly. Before leaving, we bought some books and dictionaries.
The Festival gave me a good chance to practice English, as well as confidence and
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encouragement for my study.
Gain and loss
From the picture we can see that one hand is trying to hold the sand with great caution, while the other hand lets part of it drop.
I think the picture conveys the message of gain and loss to us. The sand is just like good things in our life. Everyone attempts to get good things and hold them forever. However, it is impossible to keep everything all the time. Sometimes we have to learn to abandon something, even if it’s quite good or useful. In my opinion, sometimes to lose is not a bad thing, but a wise choice.
崇文Love for My Mom
If you ask me who I love most, I will definitely provide you with the answer “my mum”. I still remember what I did last Women’s Day. On March 8th, I decided to do something special for my mom to express my gratitude to her. After school, I bought some vegetables from the supermarket. On arriving home, I began to sweep the floor. Meanwhile I cooked the dishes which my mom loved most. Before my mom came back, I got all the housework done and dishes ready. I was very excited when I opened the door for my mom and said “Happy Women’ s Day” to her. My mom looked around the room and she smiled happily. It was an unforgettable day, because I did something for my mom.
Fake and Unreal Advertisements
From the picture, I can see a small snail which has a shadow with an image of a huge ox. I find the sharp comparison very interesting. The words printed on the back of the ox makes me think deeper about fake and unreal advertisements around us.
Advertisements do play an important part in our life, however, many of them are not telling the facts. As a matter of fact, they sometimes just overstate the advantages and hide the disadvantages on purpose, which is a common social phenomenon.
In my opinion, overstatement may be an effective way of marketing their products, nevertheless, the trust between people will gradually disappear. I firmly believe sticking to the facts is fundamental and vital. Please stop presenting consumers fake images any more.
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