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2014 National Entrance Test of English for MA/MS Candidates

Section II Writing (Part A)

SectionIIWriting
PartA
46.Directions:
SupposeyouaregoingtostudyabroadandshareanapartmentwithJohn,alocalstudent.Writehimanemailtotellhimaboutyourlivinghabits,andaskforadviceaboutlivingthere.
Youshouldwriteabout100wordsontheANSWERSHEET.Donotuseyourownname.Use"ZhangWei"instead.Donotwriteyouraddress.(10points)

Sample Essay

DearJohn,
Iamwritingtoexpressmyexcitementaboutourfuturecooperationinsharinganapartment.Toensurewegetalongwell,Iwouldliketointroducemylivinghabits.
Regardingmydailyroutine,Iamaquietandtidyperson.Iusuallykeeparegularscheduleandenjoyreadingintheevening.Additionally,Ialwayskeepthecommonareasclean.AsIamnewtothearea,Iwouldappreciatesomeadviceonlocalliving.CouldyoutellmeaboutthemostconvenientwaytocommuteoranylocalcustomsIshouldbeawareof?
Ilookforwardtoourmeeting!
Yourssincerely,
ZhangWei

Essential Sentence Patterns

【开篇:表达期待并点明主题】
I am writing to express my excitement about sharing an apartment with you.
【习惯:介绍个人生活作息】
Regarding my living habits, I am a quiet and tidy person who keeps a regular schedule.
【习惯:强调对公共环境的维护】
Additionally, I always make sure to keep the common areas clean and organized.
【咨询:寻求生活方面的实用建议】
Could you please tell me about the most convenient way to commute in the local area?
【结尾:期待见面与落款】
I look forward to our meeting! / Yours sincerely, Zhang Wei

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