Direction: You are required to Write an Advertisement in English. You should base your writing on the following information given in Chinese below.

你喜欢书吗？在书店里一个书架一个书架的找书，累不累？把书一捆捆的往家里拎，累不累？

Lily网上书店将使你购书比以往更便捷。在这里你可以找到善本、二手书、教材、光碟，还有你最喜欢的杂志。二手书和过期报纸、杂志。您可以享受20％至50％的优惠。甚至新书也可以得到15％的折扣。

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Direction: Write the Swimming Pool Rules list with the information given below.

游泳池规定

1. 禁止在无防护措施的情况下进入游泳池游泳。

2. 不得在游泳池边缘奔跑。

3. 不得将食品带入泳池及周围区域。

4. 禁止拉扯其他泳客，不得在游泳池内打闹。

5. 不得在浅水区跳水。

6. 听从当值救生员的指挥。

Directions：Write a letter of Request according to the following information given in Chinese.

以 Mr.Baxter 的名义写一封请求信。内容如下：

1.今年10月1日买的电子词典用了一个星期就坏了；

2.仔细阅读产品保证书后发现可以要求退款；

3.随函寄去词典供检测，请求予以退款。

Direction: Youˊre required to complete the resume in English based on the following information given in Chinese.

简 历

个人信息：姓名：李文萍 性别：女 民族：汉族 婚姻：已婚 出生年月：1983年10月26日 家庭住址：江苏省南京市白下路453号

联系方式：Liwp@163.com

求职目标：南京市中学英语教师。

教育经历：1999—2002年 就读于南京鼓楼高级中学；

2002—2006年 在南京师范大学攻读英语文学学士学位。

工作经历：2004—2005年 南京翻译服务中心作业余口译员；

2006—2006年 大华旅行社做业余导游。

兴趣爱好：音乐、阅读和体育。

获奖情况：曾获得2005年全国大学生英语赛二等奖。

One of the greatest philosophers of Western thought is Benjamin Franklin. Franklin is known as “the poor manˊs philosopher” because his simple wisdom is so clear that even ˊan uneducated man could understand it.Franklin offered homilies (布道) such as “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” Many of these sayings were published anonymously by Franklin in his Poor Richardˊs Almanac. This pamphlet 小册子), which was published from 1732 to 1757, also contained a calendar, weather predictions, and poetry, and was a very popular magazine in its day.Franklin, also known as a diplomat, printer, American patriot, scientist, and inventor, contributed greatly to the development of democratic government, and to the culture of the American people. Some of his maxims found from this publication include: Let thy discontents by thy secrets; if the worm knows them ˊt will despise thee and increase them. Necessity never makes a good bargain.Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.Where thereˊs Marriage without Love, there will be Love without Marriage.If youˊd have it done, Go; if not, Send.Ben Franklin did much to contribute to the general body of knowledge in so many areas. It is well worth the time to cultivate some knowledge of this man and his many accomplishments.

A college professor once asked his class, ″Can men and women really be just friends?″ My answer is yes! I met Joe in college: in fact, our friendship began in that class. Joe quickly became my best friend: we had the same major, the same classes, and the same tastes. We spent a lot of time together studying and laughing. After college, we took jobs very far apart, but we kept in touch with the occasional emails and phone calls. Our troubles began many years later, when mutual friends decided we were perfect for one another. When we relocated to the same city, we foolishly listened to our friends and families and tried dating. It was a disaster! Our strong friendship wasnˊt meant to bring us together as husband and wife. We parted bitterly, with great disappointment and many angry words Eight years passed before we were able to resume our friendship. Today, we love each other dearly, but as brother and sister. Joe is still my best friend, and at his wedding last year, I acted as the bridesmaid! I cried at his wedding, tears of joy at seeing my friendˊs happiness. When his new baby was born, I expected it to be named after me. I sometimes think of that college professor, and how lonely I would be if I had listened to him. Cherish your college friendships without worrying about gender, and if youˊre lucky, some of them will last a lifetime.

After my father passed away, I found a piece of paper in his wallet. It was old and almost crumbled (破碎) away at my touch. I carefully unfolded it and found the following: Wanted: Honest men and women. Job description: Crowd control, watching, and patrolling (巡逻). You will often work with a partner, someone who must watch out for you while, you do the same for them. You must be in control of your temper when others may lose theirs. You must be physically fit, of high intelligence, and the highest moral fiber(道德力量). You must be willing to work long hours, perhaps standing or walking for the entire shift. Training: Extensive and on-going. Pay: Not very high. Benefits: The satisfaction of a job well done; positive contribution to society; the opportunity to make a real difference in the community. The knowledge that you help keep children safe. Drawbacks: Long hours, low pay, danger, and occasional loneliness and boredom. To apply, talk to the nearest Police Station about training as an officer.My father lost his life in the line of duty as a police officer. He never spoke about his work, preferring to come home to peace and quiet and to his favorite chair. But when I read this, I felt I was closer to my father.

My mother, at age 75, is a very tough person. She looks like a tiny dainty (小巧玲珑的) doll, but sheˊs made of steel. When she was ten, she witnessed Japanese soldiers killing her parents, leaving her the head of the household with a younger brother and sister. Other family members took her brother and sister, but she was left to fend (保护) for herself. She became a soldier, rising to a high rank, then worked in the government for a number of years.Five years ago, Mother took a tour of the United States, and was hit by a Japanese-made car accidentally. Every bone on the left side of her body was broken. Her brain swelled (肿胀), and she went into a coma (昏迷) for eight months. No one expected her to survive. One day she woke up, and the first thing she said was, ″Nothing made in Japan is going to kill me!″There are so many brave and wonderful people who have survived the hell of war, and its aftermath (后果). But Mother is my favorite person. She has sweetness, a sense of humor, and determination to lead a good and full life despite everything. I wonder how many of us could face the challenges and losses she has faced, and still believe that life is a wonderful gift.

Anyone who thinks it’s easy being a star should meet one of the hardest-working celebrities on the planet．Liu Dehua, appearing in 108 films in 20 years, is the “No.1 Box office Actor 1985——2005” of Hong Kong. But he’s more than just a pretty face, with a separate career as a singer and musician. Heˊs one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Canto-pop, along with Jacky Cheung, Aaron Kwok, and Leon Lai. In fact, he is in the Guinness World Records for “Most Awards Won by a Canto-Pop Male Artist”. By April 2000, Liu Dehua had won 292 awards for his singing career, with more than 179 concert appearances since 1992. If this doesnˊt impress you, thereˊs one more fact you should know: he has accomplished this body of work while struggling with Hepatitis B(乙型肝炎). In 2006, Liu Dehua revealed that he has been a carrier of this 1ife-threatening condition for 20 years. Currently 3％一6％ of the world’s population is infected with the Virus, but up to a third or more may have been exposed. Mr．Liu’s decision to publicly acknowledge the condition demonstrates that he is as courageous as he is hard—working and handsome. Perhaps his honesty will help others to come forth and acknowledge their illness, or seek treatment.

The next time youˊre watching television, pay attention to the advertisements. Even if the ad is for a womanˊs personal product, or baby diapers, the chances are that a manˊs voice is used in the commercial. Why? Because a manˊs voice carries more weight and authority to many people. Advertising agencies hire psychologists to determine what makes people respond to an ad by purchasing the product. Most people are conditioned to obey their fathers. Advertisers know a kindly male voice talking about the product in the last five seconds of a commercial has a subliminal (潜意识的) effect on the consumer.The consumer obeys that voice, leading to the purchase of one brand over another. This is especially important in products that are basically the same, such as detergent, or washing powder. Research proves that most of these products are equally effective: the only difference may be the scent, or perhaps the color. But consumers may not be aware of that. There are exceptions, of course. My grandmother, who is 87 years old, is one of the few people not influenced by commercials. She turns the television sound off when a commercial comes on TV. When asked why, she replied, ″Men sell that stuff. And what does any man know about washing clothes?″

The family TV show Happy Days ran for 11 years from 1974 to 1984, creating several by-product series. In one episode (一集), there was a new character, an alien from outer space. He was played by an unknown actor. People roared with laughter at his crazy antics (滑稽动作). No one had seen this type of comedy before, and they protested for more. The network administrators knew they had a new star on their hands: from that single performance, Robin Williams became the star of a brand-new comedy series, Mork and Mindy. He played the character of an alien who comes to the Earth in a giant egg-shaped spacecraft. He is friendly, and observes and reports back to his planet. He sleeps standing on his head, thinks that all eggs are spacecraft, and sometimes wears his clothes backwards. His kind new friend, Mindy, helps to take care of him. They marry, and have a child together. But Mork gives birth, and the child is actually an old man who ages backward! In addition to his work as a comedian on this and other projects, Robin Williams is also an excellent dramatic actor. Anyone who has seen his films will agree that he is a man who can make you laugh, cry, think, and feel.

When I lived in Canada, many people asked me about Chinese customs. I was happy to talk about our many lovely traditions, such as Spring Festival. But I was unprepared for the number of people who asked me about Japan, Korea, and India! It seemed unbelievable to me that so many people were unaware that China is a nation with its own tradition and history. Recently, while working on a new textbook at a publishing company, I asked a foreign colleague about weddings in Nigeria. She looked at me as if I were crazy, and said, ″How would I know? Iˊm from Canada.″ I told her that all foreign cultures are alike, so she should know. She threw her head back and laughed. ″Xiao Li,″ she told me. ″I donˊt mean to hurt your feelings, but all countries have customs different from one another! Didnˊt you tell me how angry you were when Western people asked you about Japan? Itˊs not just nations that are different: country people have different ways of celebrating from city people. Celebrations are different from family to family as well.″ At first, my feelings were very hurt, but then I realized she was right. From that time on, I have not expected my foreign colleagues to know all about the customs or languages of lands other than their own!

If you want to be taken seriously in the business world, you must understand how to write a proper letter. Donˊt use big words: use everyday language. The word ″per″ is often used in business communication. Itˊs not a real word! Donˊt use it. Use short words, and short paragraphs. Space your paragraphs evenly and cleanly for a more professional look. The average paper can hold 66 sentences: use this guide as you format your letter, so that the bulk 大部分) of the words are nicely centered. Think about when your letter is going to reach its recipient. You donˊt want your letter to get lost in the end-of-the-month bills. A letter that arrives on Monday is less likely to be read carefully than one that arrives on Tuesday. A good tip: include the words ″you″ or ″your″ as one of the first three opening words. Why? It draws the readerˊs attention to the letter! The only thing better than this is opening with a referral (提及) to a mutual acquaintance (熟人.), as in ″Liu Deming suggested that I write to you.″ Readers also love stories--particularly humor--and anything in quotes. Quotation marks catch the eye, and make the letter look more inviting. Sign your letter legibly, so that your name can be read clearly. Nothing says ″egomaniac″ like a big, ugly scrawl (潦草的笔迹).

Girls dream of having the perfect wedding, but when I got engaged, I have up any dream of the perfect day. My mother has to have her own way. She’s a very nice woman, but sheˊs convinced that what she wants is exactly what you want, and you cannot tell her otherwise. Since my parents were paying for the wedding, I kept my mouth shut, and let her decide everything! I was not married in church, but in the same hall where my brother was married. It had recently been remodeled, and all the charming features, such as a large stone fireplace, were removed. She insisted that my cousin make my wedding dress. I wanted a simple long white dress with long sleeves. My cousin made a short dress without sleeves. My cousin also added a HUGE bow on the back of the dress that looked as if I sat in a wedding cake! My mother also insisted on making the cake, but she ran out of time to frost (给…覆上糖霜) it, and a huge, plain cake was served. I wanted a single rose for a bouquet (花束); my mother insisted that my sister, a florist (花店店主), make me a huge bouquet of lilies (百合花), which I am allergic to! My mother referred to this as “my daughter’s dream wedding”. Dream wedding? More like a nightmare!