【正文】 Oral English teacherFrom: Sam , a respectful sophomore student of yours in Oral English Class TwoDate : January 8,2005Subject: Asking for Leave of Absence Dear ,I would like to know if I could ask for a casual leave of absence from your Oral English class this Wednesday morning.Yesterday evening I got a phone call from my cousin , who is now running a small firm in suburbs of this city . He needs an interpreter for two days but cannot find the most reliable person, so he wants me to have a try. Personally , I regard this as a golden opportunity to put what I have learned in your class into practice, but I need your permission of absence . If you think I may go and help him get over the difficulty, I am confident that I ‘ll do a good job and both of us will grateful.Earnestly yours,Sam二Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a position entitled On Power Failure. You should write at least 120 words according to the following guidelines(given in Chinese):1．很多城市缺電現(xiàn)象嚴重2．分析原因3．提出建議On Power FailureRecently, every morning when I wake up, I find my airconditioner automatically turned off . I didn’t understand why at first , but soon I learned that there was a great shortage of electricity supply in our city – my airconditioner turned off because of a power failure midnight.With the rapidly developing industry and the everincreasing population, demand for electricity supply is soaring. Besides, summers in recent years are much hotter than before , so most working places and households are airconditioned , which consumes additional electricity.Face with such a hard nut , we have to find ways to crack it . Above all , in western areas China , there is surplus of electricity supply. So , cities that are thirsty for electricity may ask for remote help. Then ,when we have electricity , we should remember to save it . Set your airconditioners at 27C and you won’t feel less fortable than when they are at 26C . In fact , some factories already shift their working hours to avoid the peak time of electricity consuming. My parents don’t work from Monday to Friday as before – they work form Saturday to Wednesday and have the following two days off instead. This is also a way out , isn’t it?三 假期即將到來，你（付萍）打算做一次為期三周的旅行，希望找個外國朋友作為游伴（Travelmate）。 attending sessionsRequirements: fulltime student with a strong sense of responsibilitySalary: 6000RMB an academic yearTime Commitment : 15h weeklyDeadline: 。will get along with other individuals。 but if we want to save time, we will turn to the plane.十五Foreign Investment 1．外商投資的優(yōu)越性2．外資給中國經(jīng)濟建設帶來的變化 3．如何進一步吸引外資The merit of foreign investments 1ies in many aspects。s society, the achievement and status you can get and the devotion you can make are no doubt in proportion to your educational background and degrees, coupled with the efforts you put in them. If you want to stride to your destinations more smoothly and easily, why not head for the further study courageously?Whichever you choose, I firmly believe your industry will ensure your success. After all, it is you who have the finally say on the final choice.Best wishes,Yours sincerely十七Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a position on the topic: My View on the postgraduate Craze. You should write at least 120 words and base yourposition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1 目前考研究生形成熱潮2 我認為這股熱潮的原因是......My View on the Postgraduate CrazeEvery year, million of college students will sit in for the postgraduate entrance examination. More and more students have regarded the pursuing of a master degree as an indispensable part of their education. What is to account for their enthusiasm for a postgraduate diploma?First, it is the demand of the time. In an age of knowledge updating and information explosion, what you have learned in college can hardly meet the demand of society. Talents of high quality who are equipped with the latest knowledge and skill will be needed more than ever. That is why many students will further their studies.Second, we all recognize that the more education you have, the more likely you are to succeed. Compared with those without a master degree, masters will enjoy more preferential treatment, for example, better salaries, more opportunities for promotion and training. A postgraduate degree can guarantee a more promising career.Last but not least, with the graduation of a large number of college students, petition for jobs bees more and more fierce. One way to gain some advantage over others is to have a higher degree.No wonder millions of students will consider pursuing a postgraduate degree.十八Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a position on the topic: Something I admire about the Western Culture. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below : there anything in the Western culture you admire? is it (are they) and why do you like it (them)?Something I Admire about the Western CultureDespite the cultural conflicts between the Orient and the Occident, there do exist some admirable ingredients in the Western culture.First and foremost, the equality between parents and children. The parents are not always superior to their children, and the children do not always need to obey their parents order, that is, they are more like close friends.Second, the independent personality. Western people have a strong sense of supporting themselves and being independent. They begin earning their pocket money early in their life, even as kids.Last, Western people do not always assess a person according to his background. If only he can achieve success through personal struggle, he can win status. It39。 when you are sad, friendship is a dose of consolation。City ProblemsNowadays, millions of migrant workers flock into cities in search of jobs and better living. However, with the sharp rise in the urban populatio