Dear editor,
My name is Liu Jia.I’m a student of No.5 Middle School of Zhongning.Our school is located near a woods with a stream passing by.There used to be many green trees and all kinds of flowers on campus.It looked like a beautiful garden in summer time and was a nice place for us students to study in.
But everything has changed since a chemical works was built near our school a year ago.Every day it produces a great deal of waste water and harmful gases.The terrible pollution has done great harm to our health.And the great noise from the factory has greatly affected our teaching and studying activities.We really suffer a lot from the pollution.
We do hope something must be done to stop the pollution.
Yours truly,
Liu Jia
Passage 10
A Diary
Sept.5, Saturday Fine
Today, we paid a visit to Xiangshan Gouqi Processing Factory, and had a wonderful time.
In the morning after breakfast, we met at the school gate and set off at about 8 o’clock.Half an hour later, we arrived at the factory.We were warmly welcomed by the workers at the factory gate.The manager showed us around the factory and told us about the great changes in the factory.Then we helped in some of the workshops.We worked hard.
At noon, we had lunch with the workers.After lunch, we had a gather——together with the workers.We sang and danced together with the workers there.We enjoyed ourselves very much.At 4:00, we had to say good——bye to the workers and left the factory.
Today, we not only had a good time but also learned a lot from the workers.
Passage 11
A Page From Wang Xiaoping’s Diary
August 22, 2006 Friday Sunny
This afternoon we had a PE lesson.Our PE teacher led us to practise long jump.
When the bell rang, we gathered on the playground.After the warming up, the teacher told us the way of long jump and gave us an example (demonstrated).Then we followed the teacher and practised one by one.Soon came my turn and I felt nervous.I failed the first time but I didn’t lose heart.I kept thinking the teacher’s words and practicing again and again.At last I succeeded in jumping over four meters.
From this class I learned that if one wants to succeed, he must have a strong will.
Passage 12
Asking for Leave
Dear Mr Zhou,
I’m writing to you to ask for leave because of illness.
Yesterday morning, I helped my father on the farm and I drank a lot of cold water while working.That afternoon, I kept omitting a lot and ate nothing.In the evening, my father took me to see the doctor.The doctor told me that I had a stomachache and asked me to take some medicine and have a day’s rest.So I’m sorry to say I can’t come to have classes today.Here is the doctor’s certificate.
Wei Ming
Passage 13
Leaving a Message
Sept.22nd
Dear Wang Sheng,
It happened that you were out when I came to your house this morning.I have something to tell you.Our school football team has planned to have a football match with the team from Zhongning No.3 High School at 4:00 this Saturday afternoon on the playground of Zhongning No.1 High School.All the team members of our school, including you, are asked to meet there at 3:00.Will you?
Wang Xiaoping
Passage 14
I.Personal Data
Name: Li Zhenhua
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: October 11, 1988
Place of Birth: Zhongning, Ningxia
Address: No.709 Yuming Road, Zhongning
Health: Excellent
Interest: Music
II.Education
1994.9——2000.7 Zhongning NingAn Primary School
2000.9——2003.7 Zhongning No.4 Middle School
2003.9——2006.7 Zhongning High School
III.Skills
Good at spoken English
Skillful in computer operation
（第二部分）参考答案
说明文
Passage 1
The United States of America
The United States of America is the fourth largest country in the world.It is the most developed country.It lies in the central part of North America.The Atlantic Ocean is to the east and the Pacific Ocean, to the west.To the north is Canada and to the south, Mexico.It has a population of about 240 million and covers an area of 9.36 million square kilometers.It has many lakes, mountains and the world famous river ——the Mississippi.
The United States of America is made up of 50 states.New York is the largest city in the country, but Washington D.C is the capital.
Passage 2
One month ago, we moved into a new flat, which is on the fourth floor of a six——storey building.It is a large flat, including three bedrooms, a dining room and a waiting room.The rooms are wide and bright.There are beautiful gardens around the building.The school is not far and it is also convenient to do shopping.
Through the big glass windows, we can overlook the Nanhezi Park.Our new flat is lovely.In short, we have realized our dream house at last.
Passage 3
A Dog
A dog is a kind of animal.It is one of the pet animals.It often lives with people at home.
Not only can a dog bring you pleasure but also it can help you to do a lot of things.
In cities, most people keep dogs for pleasure.In the country, farmers like to keep dogs for pleasure, too.Besides, most of the dogs can help their owners to look after the doors and animals such as pigs and sheep.
Dogs are people’s good friends.If you go out with a dog at night, you won’t feel afraid.Dogs can also be useful and helpful for police, because their sense smell of is smart.
People like dogs.Many people treat dogs as their own children, building houses for them, taking care of them and protecting them.
Passage 4
Beijing.
Beijing is the capital of our country, the heart of our great motherland.It is large and beautiful.
Beijing lies in the northeast of China.It is in Heibei Province.To the southeast of it stands Tianjing.
About 30 percent of the surface of Beijing is covered with grass and trees.The Yanshan Mountains run from the east to west.Beijing is divided into 18 districts.There are many famous places of interest, and its traffic condition is one of the best.It is not only a good place for travelers to visit, but also the centre of politics, culture and economy of our country.And the 2008 Olympic Games will be held in Beijing.
Passage 5
Water
Water is very important to living things.Without water there can be no life on the earth.All animals and plants need water.Man also needs water.
Water is found almost everywhere.Even in the driest past of the world there is some water in the air.
