第十二篇
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter of about
120-150 words to your cousin. In the letter, you should give him some advice how
to prepare for the college entrance examination he is going to take next
month.Dear Xiao Yan,Your entrance examination is drawing near now, and I expect
you to be very busy preparing for it and a little nervous. But I believe that
you will do well. As a good friend of yours and survivor of the exam, I am going
to give you a few practical hints. It is no good to go on studying until the
last minute of examination. What you need in the exam is a clear mind. If you
tire yourself out before the examination, you will not be mentally and
physically ready for it. So a day or two before the examination just relax-leave
your books shut and try some other things: get out into the open air;do some
physical exercises; see a film; have fun.When you take the exam, don't feel
nervous. Breathe deeply and picture yourself performing well in all the tests.
Then, read the questions through carefully and thoughtfully, and put your answer
down to paper.Last, you should pay attention to the time. Keep an eye on the
clock and allot appropriate time to each section. I hope all these suggestions
will be helpful to you. Best wishes for your success.Yours affectionately
