第四部分:写作 (40分) 第一节 应用文 (15分)
Dear David,
I am writing to show my deep apology for not being able to make the Daily Report tomorrow. As one of the representatives of our school, I am scheduled to participate in a Poetry Reading Competition tomorrow, which makes it impossible for me to attend your English class. However, practising my spoken English in your class is what I have been longing for, so it would be a real pity just to let the chance slip away. I sincerely hope you can rearrange my presentation, offering me another opportunity.
Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused. Hope you can accept my apology and thank you for your understanding.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 (25分)
\ Scared, I was frozen to the spot, overcome with the need
to see my brother, to hug and make certain he was all right. My stomach twisted and turned inside. I ran up and down the aisles through the darkness, panic filling my small chest and making it difficult to breathe. I knocked into displays of candy and tripped over toys, all the while frantically calling my brother's name. Anxious as I was, I could barely see his figure. Tears of frustration and fear trickled down my face, but I continued to run.
\ Excitement took my breath away—there in the dark Lego aisle I found Christopher. He was standing alone, perfectly still, clutching tightly to the pirate ship set. I began to cry out from relief, throwing my arms around him and hugged him tightly. He hugged me back, saying,“ I knew if
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I waited here, Christine, you would be able to find me.” Then, I took his hand in mine and we went to find our mother, who must be desperately searching the store for us.
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