Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about the course that impressed me most in college. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

    English is one of the required courses in almost all colleges and universities across the country. While quite a number of students think they are forced to take it——merely for College English Test, I study it for some other purposes other than the examination itself. I maintain that English is the course that has impressed me most in college.

     I cling to the idea that the practical value of English is a strong motivator. In the first place, English adds greatly to convenience and comfort of my life. For instance, as nearly all information on the Internet and over half the world’s technical and scientific periodicals are in English, a good command of English will facilitate my work. In the second place, mastering English also means chances and opportunities. With growing foreign investment in China, English, as the language of international business, plays a vital role in one’s career.

  Over years, it is the prospect of the usefulness of English course that inspires me to study it hard.

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英语在全国几乎所有的大学都是必修课程之一。尽管相当多的学生认为他们只是为了大学英语考试而被迫选择英语课，但我学习是出于考试之外的目的。我认为英语是在大学里令我印象最深的一门课。

我坚信英语的实用价值是一种强烈的动力。首先，英语给我的生活增添了很多的方便和舒适。例如，由于几乎所有互联网上的信息和超过半数世界科技期刊都是英文的，熟练地掌握英语将方便我的工作。其次，英语好也意味着更多的机遇。在中国，随着外资的不断增加，作为国际商务语言的英语将在个人职业生涯中发挥着重要作用。

多年来，正是英语课的实用性激励我努力学习。

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start you essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on teamwork. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

   As is vividly depicted in the picture, wearing the same red T-shirt and yellow work card, four colleagues are standing in their office with a computer and a red cup on a desk. The implication of the cartoon is that teamwork is vital for achieving success in harsh reality.

  Simple as it is, what the picture conveys to us is thought-provoking. With the development of economy and society, competition is becoming increasingly fierce. It is impossible for anyone to finish a task all by himself. Hence, people in mounting numbers put great emphasis on teamwork. In fact, it has been universally acknowledged that the ability of teamwork is the most essential qualification that anyone who wants to achieve success should possess.

  Accordingly, it is imperative for us to take some measures to enhance the sense of teamwork in our society. Only in this way can we obtain success and only in this way can our world become more harmonious for people to live in. 

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如图画中所生动展示的，办公室四位同事穿着同样的体恤衫，戴着一样的工牌，桌上放着一台电脑和一个被子。不可否认，漫画所体现的寓意是团队合作对于在严峻的现实中获得成功至关重要。

尽管这幅图画很简单，它向我们表达的含义却引人深思。随着经济和社会的发展，竞争日渐激烈。任何人都不可能完全独立地完成一份工作。因此，越来越多的人开始充分重视团队合作。事实上，举世公认的是，团队合作的能力是任何想要获得成功的人都应该具备的最重要的素质。

因此，我们迫切需要采取一些措施来提高社会上人们的合作意识。只有这样我们才能获得成功，而且只有这样人们生活的世界才能变得更加和谐。

Directions: In this section, you are asked to write an essay based on the following diagram. Describe the diagram and analyze the possible causes. You should write at least 120 words.

 工程硕士：Master of Engineering

    The diagram above clearly illustrates that dramatic elevation has occurred in the recruitment of Master of Engineering (ME) in China during the past seven years. In 1998, the number was at a low of only about 2,500. Surprisingly, it reached to more than 35,000 in 2004, within no more than seven years.

      Some driving factors that contribute to the above-mentioned changes may be summarized as follows. First and foremost, China has become particularly active in manufacturing, which has led to an increased demand of qualified engineers. In addition, the development of the job market on the whole cannot keep pace with the expansion of college graduates, which has obliged a large number of students to stay on campus for another three years to get better prepared for their careers.

   Hence, it is necessary for us to take effective measures to ensure this situation doesn’t get out of hand, and encourage students to choose majors for which theoretical knowledge and practical skills will be demanded in the job market. (168 words)

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上述图表清楚地揭示了过去七年中中国的工程硕士招生录取人数急剧增长。1998年，招生人数较少，只有大约2500人。令人惊讶的是，到2004年招生人数在不到七年的时间里达到3.5万人以上。

促成上述变化的一些主要原因可以概括如下。首先，中国在制造业方面变得异常活跃，这使得对高素质工程师的需求增长。此外，就业市场的总体发展无法跟上大学毕业生人数的增加，这促使很多学生在校园里再呆三年时间，为就业做更好的准备。

因此，我们必须采取有效的措施确保这一状况不会失控，同时鼓励学生们选择那些在就业市场上需要的既有理论知识又有实践技能的专业。

Directions: For this part, you are allowed to write A Campaign Speech in support of your election to the post of chairman of the student union. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:

【1】你认为自己具备了什么条件（能力、性格、爱好等）可以胜任学生会主席的工作，

【2】 如果当选你将会为本校同学做什么？

  Today I am very glad to run for the chairperson of the Student Union. I am junior in the Department of Chinese Language and Literature.

  I am sure that I am qualified for this position. First, I am good at communicating and organizing. By the way, with my outstanding leadership, I have been elected president of our department several times. Second, I am warm-hearted and easygoing. Not only do my qualifications and work experience make me a perfect candidate, my cheerful personality is well suited for the position. Last, my hobbies include sports and music.

  If I am elected, I will exert all my efforts. Firstly, I will organize suitable activities. Secondly, I will try to reach your demands as well. Therefore, I do not hesitate to recommend myself as an ideal candidate. I am sure you will make a wise decision in voting for me.

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今天，我很高兴来竞选学生会主席。我是中文系大三的学生。

我确信自己胜任这个职位。首先，我擅长沟通和组织。顺便说一句，我拥有杰出的领导能力，迄今为止已经多次当选为我们系的学生会主席。其次，我很热心和随和。不但我的条件和工作经历使我成为完美的人选，我令人愉快的性格也非常适合这个职位。最后，我的爱好包括运动和音乐。

如果我当选，我将竭尽全力。第一，我将组织大量合适的活动。第二，我将努力满足大家的需求。因此，我毫不犹豫推荐自己作为理想的人选。我确信你们投票选我将做出明智的选择。

Directions: For this part, you are allowed to write an announcement to welcome students to join to a club. You should write about 120 words following the outline given below:

【1】 本社团的主要活动内容

【2】 参加本社团的好处

【3】如何加入本社团

Welcome to English Club

                                                                   June 16, 2018

     Welcome to English Club! It could serve as a platform to show your outstanding abilities and help you develop a range of great skills.

    You can participate in a variety of activities including staging musical dramas, holding group discussions, watching Oscar-winning movies, and so on. These after-class activities could offer you ample opportunities. First, your active participation is helpful to strengthening the sense of responsibility and managing interpersonal relations. Second, various activities organized by us could raise your level of proficiency in English. A good command of English empowers you to enjoy decided competitive edge over your peers.  

   You can file a written application to our staff office or email us via englishclub@163.com. The deadline for entries is June 24. Come on, and join us now!

English Club

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欢迎加入英语俱乐部

2018年6月16日

欢迎加入英语俱乐部！它能成为一个平台，展示你们卓越的才能，并帮助你们开发众多重要的技能。

你们可以参加各种各样的活动，包括表演音乐剧、组织小组讨论，观看奥斯卡获奖影片等等。这些课外活动能为你们提供丰富的机会。首先，你们的积极参与有助于培养责任感与经营人际关系。其次，我们组织的种类繁多的活动能提高你们的英语熟练程度。良好的英语水平可以使你们比其他同龄人享有明显的竞争优势。

你们可以向我们的行政办公室提交书面申请或发送电子邮件到 englishclub@163.com 报名。报名的截止日期是6月24日。快来加入我们吧！

英语俱乐部

Directions: Directions:Write an email to invite a famous professor to give a lecture to the students who love English in your university.

Dear Professor Alexander,

  On behalf of all the students at my university who share a love for the English language, I cordially invite you to give a lecture at Beijing Foreign Studies University.

   As you are one of the leading experts in the English language all over the world, I believe that the students will not only be able to learn from you, but to be inspired by you as well. We are hoping that you will be available for a lecture on our campus on January 4, at 10:00 am. There will be 45 minutes allocated for your lecture and 15 minutes for a question and answer session.

 If you are interested in coming to our university for the lecture, you can email me at the address below. We are looking forward to your reply.

 Yours sincerely,

                                                                  Li Ming

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尊敬的亚历山大教授：

谨代表本校全体热爱英语的学生们，诚挚地邀请您到北京外国语大学发表一次演讲。

由于您是全球英语语言研究方面杰出的专家之一，我相信学生们不仅能从您身上学到很多知识，而且也能够获得很大的启发。我们期待您能在1月4日上午10点抽出时间来我们学校做演讲。演讲时间共计45，还有15分钟的问答时间。

如果您对来我校演讲感兴趣，可以通过以下地址和我进行邮件联系。盼复。

                                                       您真诚的，

                                                               李明