2026 National Entrance Test of English for MA/MS Candidates
Section II Writing (Part A)
Section II Writing
Part A
46. Directions:
Read the following email from your friend Paul and write him a reply.
Hi Li Ming, I was really moved by the Chinese families’ handwritten letters you posted yesterday. They are priceless! Could you please tell me a bit more about them? And are they currently on public display somewhere? I’m very keen to see them in person. Thanks. Yours, Paul
You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET. Do not use your own name in your email; use "Li Ming" instead. (10 points)
Sample Essay
Dear Paul,
I am so glad to hear that you were moved by my post about those handwritten letters.
These letters are actually family correspondence from early forestry workers in the Ningxia region. They detail their daily lives and their touching dedication to planting Caragana korshinskii to improve the local ecology. They reflect not only deep family bonds but also a profound respect for nature. To answer your question, yes, they are currently on public display. An exhibition is being held at the Yinchuan City Museum until the end of this month.
I would be happy to take you there, and perhaps we can discuss them further over some Oolong tea afterwards.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
Essential Sentence Patterns
【开篇：回应对方的感受并表达喜悦】
I am so glad to hear that you were moved by my post about those handwritten letters.
【细节：介绍信件背后的专业或特定背景】
These letters are family correspondence from early forestry workers in the Ningxia region.
【升华：阐述信件蕴含的情感与生态价值】
They reflect not only deep family bonds but also a profound dedication to the local ecology.
【解答：明确告知展出地点与时间】
Yes, they are currently on public display at the Yinchuan City Museum until the end of this month.
【结尾：提出同行邀请与茶叙期待】
I would be happy to take you there and discuss them further over some Oolong tea.