范文（II）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Electronic Dictionaries. You should write at least 150 words, and base your composition on the outline below:
1）电子词典有很多好处。
2）电子词典也有许多弊端。
3）你的看法。
Electronic Dictionaries
In recent years electronic dictionaries have become very popular as a study aid among students.
Compared with a traditional dictionary, this kind of new dictionary has many advantages. First, in comparison with a traditional dictionary, it is obviously very handy and convenient. Besides, due to its multifunction, it is also very helpful. It can not only translate words from English to Chinese, but vise versa. Some even can teach a learner how to pronounce a word. Most important of all, most of the entries in electronic dictionaries are comparatively updated.
On the other hand, an electronic dictionary has its disadvantages. To begin with, the definitions in the entries are very limited. In addition, there are not enough explanations, patterns, or examples to illustrate the correct usage of a word. Last but least, constant use of this study aid make people too much attached to the dictionary and become lazy, which will lead them to form a passive and lazy attitude towards learning.
As far as I am concerned, we should use it properly and should have a good English dictionary at hand and treat the electronic one as a makeshift（权宜之计）, when necessary.
范文（III）
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 40 minutes to write a composition on the topic Where to Live—in the City or the Country. You should write 120-150 words, and base your composition on the outline below:
1．Conveniences of the city
2．Attractions of the country
3．Disadvantages of both
4．My preference
When asked about where to live—in the city or the country, some people would say that they prefer living in the city than in the country because there are plenty of colorful amusements, high-developed transportation systems and convenient communication facilities which are necessary for our daily life. Moreover, stylish fashion, strong culture atmosphere also attract them.
However, other people hold that living in the country enjoys more advantages. They point out that most people are longing for undisturbed and relaxed style of country life. They also believe that fresh air, peaceful environments, beautiful scenery of countryside and spacious living places are beneficial to one’s health and mood.
Every coin has its two sides, however. Both living in the city and living in the country have their unavoidable disadvantages. On one hand, living in the city, one has to breathe the polluted air, bear noises, crowded streets ad traffic jams. One the other hand, people in the country often complain about their monotone life which makes people increasingly slack.
Personally, I prefer to live in the country. With the development of the country, the differences
between city and country are disappearing. And some facilities once only in the city are also set up in the country. So I think life in the country will become more suitable for people.
(As far as I am concerned, I prefer to live in the city, for I can not stand living a tedious and lonely life in the country. And the city life is busy enough to dispel my emptiness.)
