2012 National Entrance Test of English for MA/MS Candidates (English I)
Section II Writing (Part A)
Section II Writing
Part A
46. Directions:
Some international students are coming to your university. Write them an email in the name of the Students' Union to extend your welcome and provide some suggestions for their campus life here.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your name at the end of the letter. Use "Li Ming" instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)
Sample Essay
Dear International Students,
On behalf of the Students' Union, I am writing to extend our warmest welcome to you. We are thrilled to have you join our university community.
To help you adapt to campus life, I would like to offer a few suggestions. First, I highly recommend joining the campus Ecology Club, which organizes wonderful field trips and helps you make friends quickly. Second, do not miss the chance to explore our library and the cultural center, where you can taste authentic Oolong tea and experience traditional Chinese art. Finally, please feel free to contact us if you need any assistance.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
Essential Sentence Patterns
【开篇：代表组织表达热烈欢迎】
On behalf of the Students' Union, I am writing to extend our warmest welcome to you.
【目的：引出生活与学习方面的建议】
To help you adapt to campus life, I would like to offer a few practical suggestions.
【建议：推荐参加社团与实践活动】
First, I highly recommend joining student clubs, which organize wonderful field trips.
【建议：体验当地文化与校园设施】
Second, do not miss the chance to explore the library and experience traditional Chinese culture.
【结尾：提供帮助并期待见面】
Please feel free to contact us if you need any assistance. We look forward to meeting you.