Section Ⅲ Writing
Part A
51.
Department of Applied Physics
Tsinghua University
Beijing, China
Sept, 11th, 1999
Office of Graduate Admissions
Boston University
Massachusetts, USA
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to you in the hope that I may obtain an opportunity to further
my study in Applied Physics toward master degree in your university.
My name is Li Ming, an undergraduate of the Department of Applied Physics,
Tsinghua University (China). In the summer next year, I will graduate with my BS
degree. I plan to continue my study and research in this field under the
instruction of firstclass professors and in a dynamic academic atmosphere. I
choose Boston University because there are a congenial team of researchers, an
array of databases and research projects in your School of Physics. I believe my
interests are extremely congruent with the strengths of the School. And my solid
academic background will meet your general entrance requirements for graduate
study.
I will appreciate it very much if you could send me the Graduate
Application Forms, the Application Form for Scholarships, a detailed
introduction to the School of Physics, and other relevant information. My
mailing address is shown at the top of this letter.
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely yours,
Li Ming
Part B
52.
As is vividly portrayed in the drawing above, all the people are advocating
individualism which is highly valued by most people who are living in our modern
society. This drawing mirrors a reality in our society, which should arouse the
public concern.
The implied meaning of the drawing can be illustrated as follows. To begin
with, the overemphasizing of individualism is detrimental to our society. Since
we are living in a social environment, we should attach equal importance to both
individualism and cooperation. Otherwise, our society cannot keep balance and
will stop developing. What’s more, individualism must sometimes come second.
Many significant projects, such as bridge building, rocket launching and so
forth in our society, must be conducted by way of cooperation. If we always
take individualism as the priority no matter what we are engaged in, our social
progress is bound to be hindered, which will do harm to the development of human
civilization.
Countermeasures must be taken to curb the prevailing trend so as to return people a harmonious living and working environment. Most importantly, we must do our best to popularize the importance of cooperation.