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2010SECTION A COMPOSITION 35 MIN It was recently reported in a newspaper that six students who shared a dorm at a localuniversity hired a cleaner to do laundry and cleaning once a week. And each of them paid her 60 yuan a month. This has led to a heated debate as to whether college students should hire cleaners.topic: Should College Students Hire Cleaners? You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state clearly what your view is. In the second part, support your view with appropriate reasons. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. SECTION B NOTE-WRITING 10 MIN Your good friend, John, is thinking of organizing an end-of-the-term party. Write him a note telling him that you like his idea and offer to help him. You have to be specific about how you can help him. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness2009SECTION ACOMPOSITION (35 MIN)December 5th is International Volunteers Day. Since 1985, when the United Nations announced the special day, tens of millions of people around the world have volunteered to help those in need.China now has 4.5 million registered volunteers who have provided more than 4.5 billion hours of volunteer work. What can you gain from volunteering?topic:The Benefits of VolunteeringYou are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.In the second part, support your opinion with appropriate details.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.SECTION BNOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)Jane, your classmate, is thinking of subscribing to an English-language newspaper. And you would like to recommend one to her. Write a note, telling her which newspaper it is and describing two features of the paper.2008SECTION A COMPOSITION 35 MINTourism is a booming business in China. However, some people worry that too many tourists may bring harm to the environment, while others dont think so. What is your opinion? Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:Will Tourism Bring Harm to the Environment?You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.SECTION B NOTE-WRITING 10 MINWrite on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:Lily, your roommate, is looking for a part-time job in the coming summer vacation. You saw an ad for a private English tutor for a schoolboy. Write her a note, telling her what the job is and strongly recommending it to her.2007SECTION ACOMPOSITION (35 MIN)Nowadays the Internet has become part of peoples life, and million of young people have made friends online.topic:Is It Wise to Make Friends OnlineYou are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.In the second part, support your opinion with one or two reasons.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.SECTION BNOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)Your classmate, Jimmy, is head of the universitys swimming club. He has invited you to join the club, but you like some other sport. Write him a note, declining and explaining why.2006CompositionRecently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xian Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Shenyang. The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrows money today is better, what do you think?You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what you opinion isIn the second part, support your opinion with appropriate detail.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.You should supply an appropriate title for you composition.SECTION BNOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)You have got to know that you classmates, Michael, is organizing a weekend excursion for the class. And you are thinking of joining the trip, write him a note expressing your interest in the excursion and asking for information on two details related to the excursion.2005ECTION ACOMPOSITION (35 MIN)The students Union of your university is planning to hold an arts festival next semester, and they are inviting students to contribute their ideas and suggestions as to how it should be organized or what should be included.MY IDEA OF A UNIVERSITY ARTS FESTIVALYou are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your idea is.In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your idea OR describe your idea.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.SECTION BNOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)You have got two tickets to a concert given by a famous pop band/orchestra.Write a note to your friend, Hilda/Mike, describing briefly what it is and inviting her/him to come with you.2004SECTION ACOMPOSITION(35 MIN)Nowadays young people tend to phone more often than write to each other. So, some say that phones will kill letter writing. What is your opinion?WILL PHONES KILL LETTER WRITING?You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your view is.In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.SECTION BNOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)Your friend, Jane, has failed in the final exam, and is feeling very unhappy about it. Write a note to comfort her and give her some encouragement.2003SECTION ACOMPOSITION(35 MIN)People in modern society live under a lot of pressure, from education, career, or family. So it is important for them to keep a good mood under whatever circumstances. Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING A GOOD MOODYou are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your view is.In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION BNOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)Your friend Clare has invited you to her house-warming party this weekend. However, you will be away then. Write her a note politely declining her invitation and expressing your best wishes to her.2002SECTION ACOMPOSITIONNowadays people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of health. And they have different ways to stay healthy. For example, some exercise every day; others try to keep a balanced diet. What do you think is the best way to stay healthy?THE BEST WAY TO STAY HEALTHYYou are to write in three parts.In the first part, state what you think is the best way.In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.SECTION BNOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)You have heard that your friend, Jack, wishes to sell his walkman. Write him a note expressing your interest in it, asking him about its condition and offering a price for it.2001SECTION A COMPOSITION 35 MINTravel has become part of our life. And more and more of us have come to know the significance of travel through our own experience.TRAVEL BROADENS THE MIND You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state what the topic actually means to you. In the second part, give one or two examples to illustrate your ideas. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITING 10 MIN. Yesterday you failed to turn up for the appointment with your teacher, Profess or Wang. Write him a note of apology and make a request for another meeting. You should also suggest the time for the requested meeting.2000College life should be varied and colourful. And extracurricular activities are an important aspect of it. However, at present, there is much room for improvement in this regard. Write an article to the university radio entitled:The Importance of Extracurricular ActivitiesIn the first part of your article you should clearly present your view, and in the second part you should support your opinion with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or summary.SECTION BNOTE-WRITING(10 MIN)Youve read on the notice board that the university library is looking for a par t-time library assistant who can work at weekends. You think that your classmate, George, is a suitable person for this vacancy. Write him a note, telling him what you know about the vacancy and trying to persuade him to go for an interview1999SECTION ACOMPOSITION (35 MIN)We see advertisements on television everyday. Some people think that TV advertising brings us benefits, but others dont think so. What is your opinion?Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:A MAJOR ADVANTAGE/ DISADVANTAGE OF ADVERTISING ON TELEVISIONYou are to write in three paragraphs:In the first paragraph, state just ONE major advantage or disadvantage of TV advertising.In the second paragraph, give one or two reasons to support your point of view.In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION BNOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)Youve learned that your friend Jimmy is ill these days. Write him a note expressing your concern, asking after his health and giving your best wishes.1998SECTION ACOMPOSITION (35 MIN)It is now generally accepted that vehicles (cars, trucks, etc.) are a major source of air pollution in cities. You are to suggest only ONE way to solve the problem.Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:ONE WAY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMYou are to write in three paragraphs.In the first paragraph, state what your suggested way is.In the second paragraph, state one or two advantages of your suggestion.In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion.SECTION BNOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)You are Mark or Sally. You have got a ticket to a computer fair, but you now find that you are unable to go. Write a note to your friend, George, explaining why you are sending the enclosed ticket to him and telling him briefly how to get there.1997SECTION ACOMPOSITIONWrite a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:Some of your classmates think that more pressure from academic studies is not beneficial to students.You either agree or disagree with them.MORE PRESSURE FROM ACADEMIC STUDIES DOES (OR DOES NO) GOOD TO USYou are to write in three paragraphs.In the first paragraph state clearly what your view is.In the second paragraph, support your view with details.