Suppose you are Li Hua, the president of your school's English club. Your school will receive a group of foreign student visitors next week. Write an email suggesting one exchange activity for the visit, including the activity you suggest and your reason. Write at least 50 words. (Beijing zhongkao 2024, Option 1)
Suggesting an exchange activity for visiting foreign students
The boring draft
Score: ~12 / 15 (B band)
Dear Mr Smith,
I am Li Hua from the English Club. I am writing to tell an idea for next week's exchange activity with our foreign student visitors.
I would like a "Chinese paper-cutting workshop" in the school art room. Each visitor would be put with a Chinese student, who would show them through cutting a simple lucky flower. I think this is a good choice because it lets both sides to talk while their hands are busy, so the talking feels natural rather than forced. The finished paper-cuts also give a small gift our visitors can take home.
I hope you like this plan.
Sincerely,
Li Hua
The power upgrade
Score: ~14 / 15 (A band)
Dear Mr Smith,
I am Li Hua from the English Club. I am writing to share an idea for next week's exchange activity with our foreign student visitors.
I would recommend a "Chinese paper-cutting workshop" in the school art room. Each visitor would be paired with a Chinese student, who would guide them through cutting a simple lucky flower. I think this is a meaningful choice because it allows both sides to chat while their hands are busy, so the conversation feels natural rather than forced. The finished paper-cuts also provide a small gift our visitors can take home.
I hope you approve of this plan.
Sincerely,
Li Hua