Charles Wicks

Michael Parkhurst

Part B

Below are two graphs showing the changes in Chinese outbound travel between 1994 and 2004 and the destination of Chinese outbound travel in 2004. Write an essay of about 120 words that conveys the information in the two graphs.

Graph 1

Chinese Outbound Travel 1994—2004

Graph 2

Destination of Chinese Outbound Travel in 2004

Part B

Below is a picture showing the serious overcrowding in a scenic place during the national holidays. Look at the picture and write an essay of about 120 words making reference to the following two points:

1) a description of the situation

2) your suggestions about how to avoid this phenomenon

Part B

Below is a graph showing calcium deficiency among students. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 150 words.

Calcium Deficiency among Students

Part A

Write a composition of about 120 words on the topic Credit Cards in three paragraphs. Use the topic sentences given below to develop your composition.

1. Credit cards have become more and more popular since they came into existence.

2. Compared with cash, credit cards really have some advantages.

3. Of course, we still have some problems with credit cards.

Part A

Read the job advertisement below from a newspaper and suppose you want to apply for the job. Write a letter of application, giving all the necessary personal information.

Teacher of Chinese Wanted

temporary, part-time

Part-time (6 hr/w) teacher of intermediate level Chinese needed

for a class of 15 students

Experience in teaching kids is essential

weekend work involved

salary $ 90 per week

Please apply in writing to:

Mr. J. Malloy, 39 Eastern Street, Boston, MA 10084

You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use "Wang Lin" instead.

Part B

The following graph shows the percentage of popular desserts selected in school cafeteria. Look at the graph and write an essay of about 120 words to convey the information in the graph.

Survey: Popular desserts selected in school cafeteria.

Part A

Mr. MacDougal has been elected President of the Scotland-China Association. On behalf of Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and in your own name express your congratulations. Your name is Chen Haitao. About 100 words.