Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying "Listening is more important than talking." You can cite examples to illustrate the importance of paying attention to others’ opinions. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to a company declining a job offer. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below: 1.对公司提供职位表示感谢 2.解释为何不能接受所提供的职位 3.希望给与谅解，并表达对公司的良好祝愿

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an e-mail back to your friend. Your friend has written to you seeking for recommendation of a book that you think is most worth reading. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay about an important skill that you most want to learn in order to be successful in the world today. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then explain why you go to university. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. [*]