一． 私人信函
范文1
　　Directions: One of your best friends, Mary, moved to another city a few days ago. Write a keep in touch letter to her, telling her you missed her, asking how she is going on, and introducing the latest information about yourself. Write in no less than 100 words. You don't need to write the address. Don't sign your own name at the end of the letter, use Lily instead.

Dear Mary,
　　You've been on my mind a lot the past few days; I have been missing you so much. Now I felt it was time to sit down and write. Are you settled in yet? Have you met any of your new friends? Things are not a piece of cake for you in a new place.
　　It seems as if you've been gone forever. One sad fact about human nature is that we don't seem to appreciate what we have till it's gone. That's how I'm feeling now.
　　So much has happened since you left; I have been to the police station once, because my wallet was stolen on the bus. And I had to prepare for the CET six, I felt extremely exhausted these days. Fortunately, the exam is over, so I got time to write to you.
　　Be sure to write soon. I'm eager to hear from you.

Affectionately,
Lily

译文
亲爱的玛丽：
　　这几天我一直想着你，我真的特别想你。所以决定坐下来给你写信。你在那边都安顿好了吗？有没有见到一些新朋友？去一个新的地方对你来说不轻松。
　　我感觉你好像永远在我生活中消失了。人类的一个弱点就是总是在失去以后才懂得珍惜。我现在就是这么想的。
　　你走后发生了很多事情。我去了趟警察局，因为我的钱包在车上被偷了。另外我还要准备六级考试，这些天真的感觉好累。还好，考试结束了，我可以给你写信了。
　　尽快给我回信好吗？我真的想早点收到你的信。

挚爱的：莉莉

范文2
　　Directions: Your aunt subscribed 21st Century for you as a present. Write a letter to your aunt, expressing your thankfulness, telling her how you like it. Write in no less than 100 words. You don't need to write the address. Don't sign your own name at the end of the letter, use Ella instead.

Dear aunt，
　　Thank you very much for the subscription to 21st Century for me. I have received the latest edition by post mail. Someone must have told you that it is my favorite newspaper; and of course, you know it is very helpful for me to enlarge my vocabulary and enhance my reading comprehension through reading English newspapers.
　　Every week the arrival of a new copy will mean new studying projects to me, and seeing the newspaper will remind me of your kind love. You couldn't have chosen a better present for me.
　　I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely yours,
Ella

译文
亲爱的姑姑：
　　谢谢你订阅的21世纪报纸。邮局已经给我送来了最新一期。一定有人告诉你这是我最喜欢的报纸，当然你肯定知道阅读英文报纸对于我扩大词汇量和提高阅读理解很有帮助。
　　每周收到新的一期，对于我来说都意味着新的学习，每次看到这份报纸都会让我想起你给我的爱。这是我收到最好的礼物。
　　期待着收到您的回信。

你真挚的：艾拉