Part A

　　51. Directions:

　　You want to contribute to Project Hope by offering financial aid to a child in a remote area. Write a letter to the department concerned, asking them to help find a candidate. You should specify what kind of child you want to help and how you will carry out your plan.

　　Write your letter in no less than 100 words. Write it neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter; use “Li Ming” instead. Do not write the address. (10 points)

　　范文

　　Dear Sir or Madam,

　　I am writing to inquire the possibility of providing financial aid for a proper candidate.

　　I wish that you could find a primary schoolgirl in the rural areas of western China. More often than not girls drop out of school there for the lack of money. I plan to offer 3000 yuan per year up until she finishes secondary education. If she can enter university, I will continue to support her until she graduates and finds a job.

　　I wish that it would not be too difficult to find such a candidate. I am looking forward to your early reply.

　　Sincerely yours,

　　Li Ming

　　Part B

　　52. Directions:

　　Study the following photos carefully and write an essay in which you should

　　1. describe the photos briefly,

　　2. interpret the social phenomenon reflected by them,

　　3. give your point of view.

　　You should write 160~200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(20 points)

　　范文

　　The photos show two big fans of Beckham—a British football star. One writes the stars name on his face and the other is having his hair made an expensive Beckham style.

　　From them, we can vividly sense the enthusiasm of hero worship, which is an ordinary phenomenon in modern society. As a matter of fact, with mass media and multiculture fast developing, hero worship covers an increasingly large scope. People from all walks of life, usually if they are successful, outstanding or popular, may be admired by others.

　　Hero worship is not absolutely right or wrong. It depends on what the worshipper does for his idol. If handled appropriately, hero worship may stimulate the positive aspects in us, such as passion for life, motivation for work and noble values. Learning from our idols we can gain enlightenment, encouragement and qualities that we need when we strive for a career. By loving them, we can add color to our life and explore a larger range of social experiences.

　　But as everything has its limits, hero worship will bring adverse effects beyond proper control. If we are indulged in it and lose ourselves, we will be shaded by our idols and then what will be the meaning of our personal life?

　　Therefore, the key lies in whether we can maintain our independence and individuality. It is up to us to live in the shadow or the sunshine of the heroes we admire.