Is Money Everything？
I don't think money is everything, but we can't do without it. For example, money can't buy us happiness and a good education. And for another example, money can't buy us good health and a long life. But we can’t live without money. We need it for our daily necessities such as food, clothes and transportation. What's more, we need it to live a better life. In short, we should learn the value of money and make the most of its advantages.
Where to live —in the City or in the Country
Some people like living in the city because city life has many advantages. They think there are more job opportunities in cities, life there is more colorful and meaningful than that in the country, and there are more modern conveniences in cities for people to enjoy.
But some other people prefer to live in the countryside. They say life in the countryside is closer to nature and better for their health, life there is quieter and that country people are more honest than city people.
I would like to live in a city when I am young to earn enough money and I live in the countryside when I am old for having a quiet life.
你叫李平，是英语系学生会主席。写一封信给王教授，请他做一个有关中国历史的报告。注意信中要包括目的、时间、日期和地点。
Writing May 19, 2002
Dear Professor Wang：
On behalf of the Student Union of the English Department, I am writing to invite you to give a lecture on Chinese history.
We have planned to have such a lecture at 2:30 p. m. in Lecture Hall 419, on May 25.
Looking forward to your lecture. Inform us in advance if you can’t come.
Sincerely yours,
Li Ping
Should Men and Women Be Equal？
People have different ideas about this issue, Some people say that men are superior to women in ability because men are physically stronger, do most of the hard labor in the world and hold most important positions. Other people believe that women have the ability to compete with men. There have been many famous women state leaders and great scientists in the world. We should fully carry out the principle “to each according to his work” so that the enthusiasm of both men and women for work can be fully aroused.
The Bicycle in China
The bicycle is the most popular means of transportation in China. China is a country “on bicycle wheels”. People ride them for various purposes such as going to and from school and work. Bicycles are very cheap and easy to buy in China.
There are many advantages to riding a bicycle. First, using a bicycle can greatly help reduce the air pollution in many big cities. Second, people can improve their health by riding a bicycle.
The future of bicycle will be bright. In some European countries, city governments have arranged pedestrians to use “public bicycles” to travel round the city center free of charge.
你是Helen,要写一封信给Julie，对她和她的丈夫昨日请你和你丈夫吃饭表示感谢，表示要回请他们，以答谢他们的盛情款待。
Dear Julie：
Thank you very much for the dinner that you invited my husband and I to yesterday. The food not only looked and smelled fabulous but tasted great, and my husband and I enjoyed it very much. Therefore, we would like to invite you to dinner at 7 p.m. this Friday at the Northwest Chinese restaurant to return your kindness and hospitality.
Please do come.
Yours,
Helen
假冒伪劣商品是个严重问题。一些原因导致了这种现象。为了扫除假冒伪劣商品……
Fake Commodities
Fake and poor quality commodities are a serious problem. Many things can be faked such as soybean sauce, vinegar, bicycles, and many other things. The interests of consumers are affected, and many enterprises keep losing money because of cheap fake commodities.
There are some reasons for such a phenomenon. The major one is the desire of some people to “make easy money”. These people think nothing of the law of the protection of intellectual property rights.
To get rid of fake and poor quality commodities, the government should educate people to obey the law of the protection of individual intellectual property rights and not to sell any fake goods. The government should punish severely and close down all the factories producing fake goods.
你是Llice，你的朋友Bonnie很快就要到你的乡间小屋拜访，但你却要出去一会儿。留一张便条给她，告诉她食品在哪儿，告诉她一个人在屋里时应该注意些什么。
May 18,2002
Dear Bonnie：
I will be away for a while. The key to the cottage is under the doormat, and the food is in the refrigerator. After entering the house, lock the door from inside at once. The cottage is far away from the nearest town, and the area is not quite safe from burglars. So I think the saying is right “Where there is precaution, there is no danger”.
Have a nice stay here.
Yours,
Alice
你（Li Yuan）的一个朋友准备出院，写封信表示宽慰，并鼓励他/她。其内容如下：如何得知的消息；并对他/她的出院表示高兴；提供帮助。
Dear Rebaca,
I heard from your sister that you are to be out of hospital and back with your family and friends. How wonderful it is, Rebaca! I just couldn't tell you how all of us worry about you. We all understand that it is a hard time for you and your family. Please let us know if you need help and we'll try our best as usual.
I saw Tom yesterday and he looked much better when we talked about your coming home. And your coming home. And your little daughter looked much prettier than last year. We all love her.
Bob is so delighted to hear your fine progress. Keep it on and come back soon, Rebaca, We all feel happy for you.
Love,
Li Yuan
假定你是Jack，给在无锡新区工作的笔友王强写信，要点如下：
1.非常高兴得知王强在准备高考，并鼓励他一定能克服各种困难取得好成绩。
2.告诉他你将去无锡旅游，你将乘火车与5月1日早晨6点到达，请他接站，并请他帮你安排1至4日的住宿（旅馆最好靠近市中心，房间可以小一些，但不要太贵）。
3.此外，你还要他帮你订5日返回上海的火车票。
Dear Wang Qiang，
I'm glad to learn that you are busy preparing for college entrance exams. Where there is a strong will， there is a success. I am sure that you will overcome all kinds of difficulties in your study
I'm planning to go to Wuxi and look around in the city for a few days. I'll take the train and arrive at 6 o'clock a.m. on May 1st. Will you please come and meet me at the station？ I'm going to stay in Wuxi till May 4th. Please help me book a hotel room. I hope to stay in a hotel around the downtown area but the price shouldn't be very high. I don't mind if the room is small. Another thing. Can you book a ticket for me back to Shanghai on 4th？
All the best，
Jack
你（Li Yuan）刚买了一块表，但你不满意，因为它总有毛病。写一封抱怨信。其内容如下：买表的时间、地点；出现的问题；要求退货。
To Whom It May Concern:
Three days ago, I just got the watch I ordered from your store. You sent it on time and thanks for that. But I found several problems. First, the color is not what I wanted. I wanted golden, but you gave me silver instead. I thought that would be OK, if everything else is good enough. The stranger thing happens. The watch gets five minutes slower every day, so I have to keep correcting it. Because of this, I feel nervous about being late for work. I really cannot stand it any longer. So I have to write this letter to request giving the watch back to you and full money back to me.
Along with the letter is the copy of the order.
Thank you. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Yuan
