【正文】 at a considerably high speed in the past decades. Therefore, the people have more extra money for traveling. Secondly, other relevant state policies and the boom of touring industry provide citizens with more opportunities to go out and see the world. Last but not least, people have attached greater importance to the quality of life, thus they spend more money and time traveling and sightseeing. In a word, this chart is a perfect indicator of China’s fast expanding economy and people’s rising standard of life. The trend of traveling abroad will further stimulate the development of our economy and broaden people’s horizons. 5．（2006年12月老六級真題）Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Celebration of Western Festivals. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 1. 現(xiàn)在國內(nèi)有不少人喜歡過西方的某些節(jié)日 2. 產(chǎn)生這種現(xiàn)象的原因 3. 這種現(xiàn)象可能帶來的影響The Celebration of Western FestivalsNo one can have failed to notice the fact that an increasing number of Chinese are fond of celebrating some Western festivals today. For instance, on Valentine’s Day, many people give flowers or chocolate to the one they love. Another case in point is Christmas. It seems that people around the country now love to celebrate the festival. A number of factors account for the phenomenon mentioned above, but the following might be the critical ones. In the first place, due to the policy of reform and openingup, Chinese people tend to know more about Western culture and be influenced by it. Secondly, some businessmen wish to make money by encouraging people to celebrate those Western festivals. Last but not least, as traditional Chinese festival lose their attraction, many people tend to find joy in Western festivals. Though we need not criticize people celebrating Western festivals, nor can we stop them, we have to beware of the danger behind it. While enjoying the atmosphere brought by those Western customs, we might well lose our own tradition and identity. 6．（2006年12月新六級真題）Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Importance of Reading Classics. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1．閱讀經(jīng)典書籍對人的成長至關(guān)重要2．現(xiàn)在愿意閱讀經(jīng)典的人卻越來越少，原因是……3．我們大學(xué)生應(yīng)該怎么做The Importance of Reading ClassicsReading classics plays a vital role in a person39。 use Li Ming instead. You do not need to write the address. June 23, 2007Dear Professor Herb Jason,I am Li Ming, dean of the History Department, Peking University. I am writing to invite you to participate in an international convention that is to be held in Beijing from 22th to 25th, July, 2007. Since your visit in Beijing last year, all the teachers that attended your lecture have been deeply impressed with your thorough knowledge and profound understanding of the subject. We would be pleased if you could e, as our guest of honor, to the International Conference on Chinese History, If possible, would you please deliver a speech on whatever subject that interests you. Enclosed in this letter is a time schedule for the event. You would, of course, receive our standard honorarium to cover traveling and other expenses. When you arrive in Beijing, I will certainly meet you at the airport.Please let me know your date of arrival if you can e and tell us when you can make the trip. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Look forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Ming13．（感謝信）Directions: Write a letter of thanks according to the following situation. Once you were ill and were hospitalized for a few weeks in the Chaoyang Medical Center, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. During your stay the en