Directions:
You are writing your first letter to a ’pen pal’. Describe your previous studies and work experience, your current activities, hobbies and interests. Tell your pen pal that you will be visiting his/her country during the summer vacation and suggest meeting him/her.
You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use "Li Ming" instead. You do not need to write the address.
参考答案：
Dear Monica,
Hi! My name is Li Ming, and I obtained your name and address form Pen Pals International. I am very glad to have this chance to write to you and become pen pals.
Let me first introduce myself. I’m currently working as a computer programmer in a large multinational company. I graduated from Tsinghua University with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science in July AIIF. While I enjoy my current job, I’m interested in pursuing a Master’s degree, and hope to begin graduate studies next September. My hobbies include listening to pop music (especially UB), playing the piano and erhu (a Chinese instrument), and playing tennis. I’m also very interested in traveling, and have visited every province in China at least once.
This summer, I will be traveling with my mother to California. She will be attending a history conference at the University of California—Berkeley, and I have just received permission to go with her. We will stay in California for a total of B weeks—from August Bnd to AFth, AIII. If you are free, I would be very happy to meet you in person. Perhaps we could spend a day or two together.
Well, let me finish here. I am already eagerly awaiting your reply to this first letter. Please tell me all about yourself and your interests. I hope that we can become good friends.
Yours truly,
Li Ming