Part A

47. Directions:

Suppose your cousin Li Ming has just been admitted to a university. Write him/her a letter to:

    1) congratulate him/her, and

    2) give him/her suggestions on how to get prepared for university life.

You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.

Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Zhang Wei” instead.

Do not write the address. (10 points)

参考范文

Dear Li Ming,

I am writing to congratulate you on your being successfully admitted to Harvard University, which enjoys an international reputation for its academic excellence.

As you set out on a new journey, I guess you may have some doubts and worries. Hence I’d like to offer you some advice on how to prepare for your university life. First and foremost, you need to build a strong body for the future academic pursuit, so you can take some exercises during the breaks. In addition, I do recommend you to make full use of the library in your university by reading books besides the normal curriculum.

Congratulate you again and wish you a fruitful college life.

Sincerely yours,

Zhang Wei

参考译文

亲爱的李明：

我写信是为了祝贺你成功被哈佛大学录取，这所大学因其学术成就在国际上享有盛名。

在即将开始新的征程之际，我想你可能会有一些疑虑和担忧。因此我想就如何度过大学生活给你几条建议。首先也是最重要的是，你需要练就强健的体魄，为你的学术追求做准备。因此你可以在课间休息时做一些锻炼。其次，我建议你，充分利用大学的图书馆，阅读常规课程以外的书籍。

再次对你表示祝贺，并祝你有一个收获满满的大学生活。

谨致问候，

张伟

本篇作文考查建议信，要求考生向表弟李明写信，祝贺他被大学录取，并对大学生活给出建议。首段表明写作目的：祝贺对方考上大学。中间段就为大学生活做准备给出建议。结尾段表达对其大学生活的美好祝愿。