I received an e-card for Christmas from my brother to whom I have just finished mailing a card. I understand that sometimes it is easier and cheaper to send these things online. I have got my current job by applying online as well. Online schools now enable people to acquire college degrees without ever stepping into a classroom or meeting other students or teachers. Online dating enables people to see each other regardless of the time and place. This kind of life is amazing.

根据以下中文信息写一封电子邮件：假设你是Fox Electronic Company销售部的总经理Tom Smith，要求你给某广告公司的负责人John Driscoll写一封电子邮件商谈一些事宜，写邮件的日期为6月10日。邮件内容如下：1．确定会谈的具体日期是在6月20日；2．通知对方商谈的主要内容是关于新产品的上市和广告宣传活动；3．希望能建立长久的合作关系。收件人：John@163．com发件人：Tomsmith@hotmail．comWords for reference：销售部Sales Department新产品上市时间the launch date of the new product 广告宣传活动advertising campaign

Each of us seeks our own path to bliss. In accepting the Nobel Prize from the Swedish King in 1980, I said that I had been doubly blessed. For in addition to receiving the recognition and distinction represented by the Nobel Prize, the research itself had given me indescribable pleasure. This kind of bliss is not uniquely(独特地)available to scientists only. Literature, music, art, even business, offers comparable rewards. It is there for all who venture beyond the realm of accepted knowledge and experience. Such adventuiss are challenging and demanding but well worth of the effort. For me, the adventure began as a young boy in secondary school. The wide range of questions we asked our teachers were rarely met with direct answers. Instead, our teachers encouraged us to find the answers by leading us to books, and most often to more than we had expected. Frequently, our teachers suggested ways to find the answers by searching the reference books that were available in libraries or by actual experimentation. As we progressed to high school, the teachers encouraged us to ask questions that went beyond our and their knowledge and experience, and to speculate(推测)on matters we could not find answers to. Later, when I was in a science club, I was challenged to solve problems about the natural world by experimentation. Perhaps it was those early experiences that sharpened my appetite for exploring the unknown and seeking solutions. Looking back on that period, I realize now that encouraging young people to discover for themselves the answers is not the easiest way to learn but it is the most rewarding. Developing curiosity and the instinct for seeking creative solutions are perhaps the most important contributions education can make. Schools everywhere would do well to pay attention to that lesson. And students everywhere must accept the responsibility that such an educational system places on them.

For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 100 words, whose title is On College Students' Occupying Seats. Remember your composition must be written according to the following outline:1．大学校园里占座是很普遍的现象2．针对这一行为，人们持不同意见Words for reference：资源短缺resource shortage 校园环境campus atmosphere

To: All staffFrom: Personnel Dept.Date: December 26th, 2008Subject: Appointment of a New Vice President You will be pleased to learn that, effective on December 28th, Mr. David Lee has been appointed Vice President of the company. He will replace Mr. Charles Hu, who is retiring next month after 23 years of invaluable contributions to our company. Mr. Lee will be concurrently serving as Director of the International Division until further notice. In the meantime, we hope that you will all give Mr. Lee the same loyal support and cooperation which you gave to Mr. Hu during his tenure of office. Thank you.

We all believe that it is hard for him to take up other(responsible) 1now.

There were______for Saturday' s movie.

Americans depend on their cars more than any other people. The family car has been a common thing since the early 20th century and it【T1】______American life. Many people have moved outside of the large cities to the【T2】______.Some Americans spend two hours a day or more in their cars, going to work and back home. Cars have become the【T3】______ of transportation for most Americans when they go shopping and even go on vacations. In the past, Americans liked big cars and the gas wasn't expensive. However, the price of gas has【T4】______in recent years. Smaller cars and foreign cars have become very【T5】______. That's why Japanese and German cars sell well in the U.S.

Everything is so expensive and there's almost no(possible)______of saving money.

In some countries, people favor staying together______(尽管有更多的空间).

A British study found that B vitamins could reduce brain shrinkage in older people with mild memory loss. It showed that B vitamins caused an average one-third reduction in brain shrinkage among adults who had trouble in remembering. Retired Oxford University pharmacology(药理学)professor David Smith was a leader of the study. He praised the use of the vitamins as simple and safe. He also said researchers do not yet know if B vitamins could prevent or slow Alzheimer's disease(老年痴呆症). Vitamins are important for good health. These complex organic substances help to carry out chemical changes within cells. If we do not get enough of the vitamins we need in our food, we are at risk of developing a number of diseases. Some shrinkage of the brain is thought to happen normally as people grow older. Yet studies have shown a link between a larger shrinkage and Alzheimer's disease. The Oxford researchers say about one in six people over age seventy has problems with mental operations. They say half of these people develop serious loss of mental ability, as in Alzheimer's disease. Over time, the disease robs people of their memories. Finally, it takes away their ability to care for themselves.

For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Changes in People's Diet. You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the information given in Chinese below:1．陈述在过去的五年中人们饮食的变化2．说明发生变化的原因3．总结观点

July 7th, 2009 Dear Prof. Lee, The Academic Conference on traditional Chinese treatment—acupuncture and moxibustion, which is sponsored by Beijing College of Medicine will be held in Beijing, October 3rd, 2009. We would be very pleased to invite you to attend the conference. We all know that you are a very famous scholar in this field. The conference will be more significant if you can come. We will offer the accommodation for you. If you have any paper or topics on which you would like to give talks, please inform us in advance so that we can prepare the final program. Please confirm your participation at your convenience. We are looking forward to your reply. Best Wishes. Your sincerely, Wang Dong

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This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a business letter according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet.说明：请以李军的名义替销售部经理William Taylor与其秘书James Rogers写一封电子邮件，向西宁市的Starry Night Hotel预订房间。收信人邮箱：bookingservice@snh．net．cn发信人邮箱：lj0534@ttyc．com．cn入住日期：5月23日至26日房间：一个套间，一个单人间要求：1．可能要签订合同，因此需要所订套问环境安静，配备座位和茶具；2．单人间要配备电话和传真机。注意电子邮件格式!Words for reference：套房suite 单人房single room 传真机fax machine

With the development of the Internet, people' s life______in the past few years.

Since advertisement expenses form part of the cost of production，which has to be covered by the selling price，obviously it is the customers who pay for the advertisement finally．

Welcome to London! With over 80 stops. 3 main sightseeing routes and countless photo opportunities. The Original Tour really is the finest way to see London and her landmarks. Sit back, relax and take in the sights, sounds and wonderful views of the city, both ancient and modern. 24-hour bus tour tickets are available online. Yellow Route This route takes you to the best of London's sights, beginning from Buckingham Palace and finished at Westminster Abbey(教堂). Get the most out of your visit with a fun English-guided commentary(解说词)provided by our professional tour hosts. Red Route This is highly recommended for overseas visitors and children. It takes in all of London's popular attractions and offers entertaining commentaries in a choice of languages. Children can also enjoy our super Kids' Channel. Blue Route On this route guests can enjoy the delights of London's top museums and shopping districts introduced through the digital commentary, including the special children's channel.

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说明：假设你是Carry Trade 公司的市场经理王刚，请按以下内容给Smith 先生写一封催款信。时间：3 月17 日。内容：1.Smith 先生已于两个月前收到合同规定的ST218 型号的洗衣机，却一直未付款；2.几天前写过催款信，却一直未见回复；3.本月30 日是最后期限，如果没有收到钱款，将向法院起诉。注意信函格式！Words for reference：催款信collection letter 向法院起诉submit a case to court