CET4 sample essay - CET4 exam essay writing on Jan 2004 : A Letter in Reply to a Friend

Directions:
1．Which majoy shoud he choose and reasons
2．The requiements for the major
3．How to prepare

A Letter in Reply to a Friend

Sameple essay:

December 27, 2003
Dear friend:

　　When it comes to which major you should choose, I propose that you apply for the major of English. To begin with, English is the most popular language in the world, which is widely used in all fields such as teaching, translation, foreign trade and so on. What’s more, it goes without saying that English majors are more likely to find a good job in the tighter and tighter job market.

　　In order to study at English Department, you have to meet the following requirements. In the first place, you have to spend a lot of time on it, just as the old saying goes, “Practice makes perfect”. In the second place, the basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking are necessary, because they are the foundations for your future study. Last but not the least important, you need an intense interest in learning English since “interest is the best teacher.”

　　As far as the preparation work is concerned, you should first of all review all the required vocabulary. In addition, you’d better spend some time on reading and writing. Only through these measures can you hope to enroll in our university.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Yours,