81. An Announcement of Visits
Boys and girls,
(S1) May I have your attention, please? (S2) There will be several field trips to different places on July 1st. (S3) Each person can choose one of the following places to go - a factory, a farm, or a university. (S4) There are three pieces of paper here with the visiting places written on them, and sign your name under the places you would like to visit. (S5) Register today before 4:00 p. m. so that we can have enough time to arrange buses and lunch. (S6) Everyone is welcome, but no more than 50 persons for one place.
(S7) Those who go to the farm will set out after breakfast at eight and the others will start off at half pass eight. (S8) Lunch will be served at the visiting places. (S9) We will visit the places in the morning and have a talk with workers, farmers, or university students after lunch. (S10) We plan to come back in the later afternoon. Thank you!
82. A Bulletin of A Fete and A Dancing Party
FETE AND DANCING PARTY
The Students Union
(S1) To celebrate the National Day, a fete will be held.
(S2) It is on campus on the afternoon of September 30th.
(S3) On the same evening there will be a dancing party in the hall.
(S4) All students and teachers are invited to both events.
(S5) Come to the office of the Student Union for their tickets.
(S6) Each ticket is 10 yuan.
(S7) Tickets given will stop at 16:00 September 29th.
(S8) The reason is that we could have time to pre- pare the gifts.
(S9) There will be a dinner for the present.
(S10)Important:
Fete begins at 3:00 p.m.
Barbeque will be served at 6:00 p.m.
Dancing party begins at 7:30 p.m.
83. A Diary- the Winter Olympics
October 23rd Saturday Sunny
(S1)Last night, I watched the Winter Olympics on TV. (S2) The match was very exciting and what made me excited most was that all the teams were extremely excellent.
(S3)Of all the teams, our ski team, which skied very fast and jumped high, was surely the most outstanding one. (S4)We beat the French team, who beat us last time, and as a result, we won the gold medal. (S5)A young American girl, whose back was straight and arms were beautiful, performed amazingly. (S6)She was the last skier in the event and of course she won the gold medal.
(S7)I liked the skiing events very much. (S8)I saw a lot of good skiers, of whom the ones from America and Italy were the greatest. (S9)It was a pity that a boy from the German team had a bad fall and had his left leg injured, but he was so brave that he managed to cover all the course.(S10)I think I should learn from him.
84. A Report
(S1) It was 5:30 on the afternoon of December 12, 2001. (S2) I was riding along the Fifth Avenue towards the east. (S3) I saw, on the other side of the street, an elderly man came out of a grocery. (S4) He was trying to cross the street when a car suddenly made a right turn into the Fifth Avenue from Peace Street. (S5) It hit the old man. (S6) He fell down with a cry.
(S7) Instead of stopping for a look, the driver drove off at a greater speed heading west. (S8) What I noticed then is the following: the driver is a young woman, the car is yellow, and the plate number is BJ7899. (S9) I stopped a passing taxi and took the old man to the nearest hospital immediately. (S10) That's all.
Li Hua
85. An Oral Report
(S1) Teacher Wang, I'm sorry to tell you that Liu Wei cannot come to class today.
(S2) As we went to play football after class yesterday, Liu Wei ran into another student heavily and fell down. (S3) He was in such a great pain that we sent him to hospital in a hurry. (S4) It turned out that his right leg was broken. (S5) The doctor told me that he had to stay in bed for two weeks, and three days in hospital for observation. (S6) While the doctors and nurses were treating him, I called his parents and told them what had happened to Liu Wei. (S7) Half an hour later they arrived in the hospital. (S8) So he won't come to school these days. (S9) Of course he will miss the lessons these days. (S10) If you agree, we'll go to help him after class.
86. Asking for Sick Leave
November 11, 2006
Dear Mr. Liu,
(S1) I'm sorry to tell you that I can't go to school today. (S2) I went to skate yesterday and fell ill at night. (S3) This morning I had a terrible headache. (S4) After taking my temperature, my mother found that I had a high fever. (S5) So she took me to the hospital. (S6) The doctor said that I had caught a bad cold and advised me to stay in bed for two days. (S7) So I can neither go to school nor take part in the football match between our class and Class Two tomorrow afternoon. (S8) Another member should be arranged to take my place. (S9) But I hope that our team will win.
(S10) One more word, please let Wang Ming tell me the result of the match on the way home.
Yours,
Lu Qiu
87. A Message
May 4, 2006
Dear Christina,
(S1) There will be an International Fashion Exhibition in the Palace of National Cultures on Saturday. (S2) My boyfriend got three tickets. (S3) I know you like fashion. (S4) What is more important, you are expert at choosing dresses. (S5) I'd like to invite you to go with us. (S6) We'll meet you at the bus stop outside the school gate at 8:00 am on that day so that we can go together. (S7) Do come please. (S8) It will be a pleasure to go with you for such a fashion exhibition.
(S9) We'll meet at the bus stop. (S10) Do remember: 8 o'lock on Saturday morning.
Yours,
Yuanyuan
88. Lost
(S1) Because of my carelessness, I lost my school bag after I studied in the library last Saturday (S2) I am not sure I lost it in the library or on the way back to the dormitory.
(S3) It's red. (S4) There are some textbooks and notebooks in it. (S5) They are mathematics, physics, chemistry, geography, Chinese, English and so on. (S6) My key and student card are in it too. (S7) They are important to me. (S8) If anyone has found it, please send it to Li Hong, Class 2, Grade 3. (S9) Or send it to Room 506, Dormitory 2. (S10) The owner will be very thankful for it.
89. The Bird was Set Free
(S1)One Sunday morning, Li Ming and his grandpa were feeding their bird in a cage. (S2)The bird was unhappy though it had enough food and water.(S3)Li Ming did not know why.
(S4)The next morning on his way to school Li Ming saw some birds flying in the sky. (S5)Then he thought of the lonely bird in the cage. (S6)He decided to persuade his grandpa to set the bird free. (S7)When he got home, he said to his grandpa,"Birds are friends!" (S8)To his delight, his grandpa agreed.
(S9)The bird was set free. (S10)Grandpa and the children were very happy to see the bird flying away into the sky.
90. Our Library
Dear Bob:
(S1)Thank you for your letter asking about our library.
(S2)Our library is in the center of the school. (S3)There is a beautiful garden in front of it and our classroom building is right behind it. (S4)The library is big. (S5)When you get inside, you will see many shelves full of books on different subjects. (S6)There are also lots of newspapers and magazines. (S7)We borrow books and do some reading in the library. (S8)According to the rule, every student can borrow up to 5 books each time and keep them for 10 days. (S9)It is open from Monday to Friday and closed on weekends.
(S10)We all like our library very much.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
91. Dos and Don'ts for the 2008 Olympic Volunteers
(S1)It is reported that about 100,000 people will be chosen as volunteers for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. (S2)What should the volunteers do and what should they not do?
(S3)Firstly, they should be polite and friendly to the athletes and visitors from all over the world, and avoid improper behaviour. (S4)Secondly, they should stick to their posts, offering good service, satisfying any reasonable needs and being ready to help those in difficulty. (S5)And they should never fail to do their duty. (S6)Thirdly, they should introduce Chinese culture and history to foreigners so that they may know China better. (S7)And they should never say or do anything that harms the image of our motherland.
(S8)If I have the honour to be chosen as a volunteer, besides the above, I will work hard and creatively, but never be lazy. (S9)I will follow the law and discipline, but never break them. (S10)I will take the opportunity to make friends with the athletes and visitors, and help the 2008 Olympic Games be a great success.
92. Film or Book, Which do You Prefer?
(S1)Some of us think that it is better to see the film than to read the book in the original. (S2)The reason is that it takes less time to understand the whole story. (S3)Besides, the film is usually more interesting, and it is easier to follow.
(S4)Some others just have the opposite opinion. (S5)They think that they can get more detailed information from the original. (S6)Meanwhile, the language in the book is possibly more lively and beautiful.
(S7)Personally, I agree with the second view. (S8)Actually I have more reasons for it. (S9)I think I can stay at home, reading quietly in a situation of my own, and what's more, I am able to better understand the author's ideas. (S10)In a word, to read the original work is better than to see the film based on it.
93. Healthy Eating Habits
Dear friends,
(S1)As we all know, we are what we eat. (S2)Therefore, it's very important for us to form healthy eating habits. (S3)However, bad eating habits are still very common among our students. (S4)Some of us often go to school without breakfast; some like to have snacks; some care particular about food; and still some others eat or drink too much. (S5)All these bad habits will surely do harm to our health.
(S6)To keep fit, we should have various healthy diets, which generally include proper amounts of fish, meat, vegetables, fruit as well as main food. (S7)Besides, we'd better have meals regularly.
(S8)In my opinion, we should try to develop healthy eating habits to build up a strong body. (S9)Only in this way can we have enough energy to study better.(S10)That's all. Thank you!
94. My Teacher Mr. Moore
(S1)Of all my teachers, Mr. Moore is the one who impresses me most. (S2)Though he is 34,he looks very young for his age. (S3)And he's one of the most popular teachers in our school.
(S4)Compared with other teachers, Mr. Moore pays more attention to his way of teaching. (S5)He tries various ways to make his classes lively and interesting. (S6)In his opinion, we should not only know "What" but also understand "Why" (S7)So, instead of giving us answers immediately, he encourages us to think by ourselves whenever he puts forward questions. (S8)With his help, we've learned how to analyze and settle problems. (S9)What a wonderful world of "Why" he leads us to!
(S10)He is such a learned person that we all admire him very much.
95. A Letter to Mr. Brown
Dear Mr. Brown,
(S1)I am now safely back home, Thank you very much for all the kindness I got from you during my stay. (S2)Hope everything is fine with you there.
(S3)Now I wonder whether I could ask you a favor. (S4)When I came back, I suddenly realized that I had left my English dictionary behind at your place. (S5)It is a precious gift from my American teacher. (S6)Would you please be so kind as to send it to me? (S7)I will pay for the postage. (S8)The dictionary must be on the bookshelf in my bedroom. (S9)It is the one with a red cover.
(S10)Thanks and all the best.
Yours,
Li Hua
96. Places of Interest in Sichuan Province
Dear Nick,
(S1)I'd glad to hear that you're coming to Sichuan in August. (S2)You've made a wise choice to travel here. (S3)Sichuan Province is rich in tourist attractions and enjoys many world-famous places of interest, such as Jiuzhaigou and Dujiangyan Irrigation project.
(S4)Jiuzhaigou is well known for its beautiful lakes, of which the water is clear and looks colorful. (S5)It can excite visitors?imagination. (S6)Another attraction is Dujiangyan Irrigation Project. (S7)It was built over 2,000 years ago and is still playing an important part in irrigation today. (S8)Besides, the nice weather and convenient transportation here can make your trip more enjoyable. (S9)I'm sure you'll have a good time.
(S10)I'm looking forward to your coming.
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
97. The Holiday Plan
(S1)The summer holiday is coming. (S2)Our class have had a discussion about what to do during the holiday.
(S3)Some are in favor of staying at home. (S4)They think it's both convenient and comfortable. (S5)What's more, they can save money for other purposes. (S6)But they will lose the chance of getting to know the outside world. (S7)However, others prefer to go out for traveling since it can increase their knowledge and broaden their horizons. (S8)Of course they will spend more money and meet some difficulties while traveling.
(S9)In my opinion, it would be much better to stay at home. (S10)I can do many things as I like, such as reading, watching TV and help my parents with the housework.
98. A Self-recommendation Letter
Dear Sir or Madam,
(S1)I'm a student from Xinhua Middle School. (S2)I'm glad to learn that you want a few part-time English reporters. (S3)I'm quite interested in it.
(S4)I think I'm fit for the job. (S5)As a student, I've read a lot and have much knowledge in many fields. (S6)I'm fond of English and do well in both speaking and writing. (S7)Besides, I'm easy to get along with and enjoy working together with others. (S8)Above all, I once worked as a reporter for my school broadcasting station. (S9)So I'm sure I can do the job well if I get the position.
(S10)I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully
Li Hua
99. A Letter to High School Students in Jiangsu
Dear fellow students,
(S1)Our government is aiming to build a "harmonious society",which is every citizen's duty to work hard to achieve this goal. (S2)As high school students, what should we do?
(S3)First of all, we should love our motherland. (S4)Let's take a great interest in the development of our hometowns and take an active part in our school and class activities.
(S5)Secondly, let's fill the world with love. (S6)We should show our respect for old people, our parents and our teachers and we should also care for each other and help those in need. (S7)Most important of all, all of us must be faithful and honest in our daily life.
