Sample 1

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic:　　假設你被 選取為交換學生，到美國學習，你會選擇什么做為禮物帶給美國朋友。

　　Suppose that I am chosen to be an exchange student, ready to stay and study in the USA for a while, I will show the American people the best of our country and our culture. I think the best way to achieve this purpose is to bing them some souvenirs that can best represent Chinese characteristics. I would choose Chinese Ties.

　　The reasons for my choice are twofold. First things first, it symbolizes a Chinese dream, a dream deeply rooted in the Chinese culture—a harmonious society. Typically round in shape, a Chinese Tie reflects ancient Chinese outlook on the world, which, they believe, should be round. In turn, round things signify a harmony. Secondly, I think few things are so wonderful as a...., since just in its middle is a square hole, which has another meaning– the idea of order and rule.

　　Perhaps, there are numerous things that can stand for China, such as …… However, the best that can visualize China, as far as I am concerned, is the Chinese tie.

　　Sample 2

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Fascinating China. You should write at least 120 words according to the situation given below in Chinese:

　　一位外國朋友第一次來中國，他想讓你介紹兩三樣極具中國特色的事物(可以是風俗文化等)，你會向他介紹什么?如何介紹?

　　The Fascinations of China

　　China, one of the cradles of human civilization, possesses so many treasures with Chinese characteristics that numerous foreign friends come to visit her. The first place to go to is, the Great Wall, which is the symbol of China and one of the seven wonders in the world. What's more, it is said to be the only construction that can be seen from the outer space. In the imperial periods, it was used in defense of the dynasties. Since liberation, it has become a place of interest. There is a famous saying: "He who does not reach the Great Wall isn't a true man."

　　China is home to Panda, an animal with only two colors, white and black, but very cute. It's our national treasure, often functioning as a friendly diplomat. Terracotta-clay warriors unearthed in Xi'an, a famous ancient city-were sculptured in Qin Dynasty, the first dynasty of China. When former U.S. President Clinton came to China, he visited terracotta’s first.

　　The above mentioned are just a wave of the sea. If you want to know more about this ancient nation, come and be our guest.

　　Sample 3

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: Something I admire about the Western Culture. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below :

　　1. Is there anything in the Western culture you admire?

　　2. What is it (are they) and why do you like it (them)?

　　Something I Admire about the Western Culture

　　Despite the cultural conflicts between the Orient and the Occident, there do exist some admirable ingredients in the Western culture.

　　First and foremost, the equality between parents and children. The parents are not always superior to their children, and the children do not always need to obey their parents’order, that is, they are more like close friends.

　　Second, the independent personality. Western people have a strong sense of supporting themselves and being independent. They begin earning their pocket money early in their life, even as kids.

　　Last, Western people do not always assess a person according to his background. If only he can achieve success through personal struggle, he can win status. It's a talent-oriented society, not background-oriented.