Diary of the last day in national holidays My wife, my daughter and me went to the Beijing Aquarium today together after we had gone to the hospital as my wife coughs seriously at night, which not only makes her suffering, but also disturbs my sleep. Despite the fact that the aquarium is world-renowned, we felt it is not so excited compared to the expensive ticket price it cost. The size of each exhibition hall is not as large as I expected, and the shows are also ordinary, not to mention the temperature that kept me sweating and sticky as long as I hold my daughter. My daughter, who is less than two years old, was not so interested in a large range of different species. She always pays much attention to the little brothers and sisters among the noisy congested crowd instead of fishes. Maybe she is too young to distinguish different patterns on their skin and various shapes of their body. Even the show before we leave, which is supposed to be the best performance in this aquarium, was not attractive to her and it is similar to the one I watched a few years ago in the Qingdao Aquarium. Overall, the aquarium is not worth to visit again in the next two years. After we left the aquarium, we went to a shopping mall which is not far away from my home. We had a decent western food in a restaurant, having steak, spaghetti, and banana ship. After that we went to the supermarket to buy some necessities. When we came back, my daughter was so excited that she try to discover everything and throw it here and there. It was totally a mess and she kept doing this without listening to my request. Being ignored, I felt outraged and I almost lost my temper and yelled at her. I suppose I should control my temper and try to be more patient to her.

A letter from me to myself On my 20th birthday, I wrote a letter to myself and I swore I wound not open it until 30. I told me about my situation then and asked me whether I would have a job I preferred, and whether I would find a girl I would love. I totally forgot this letter until my mother reminded me. When I opened and read it on my 30th birthday, it was like a magic that I felt like I was at my 20. I really like that feeling, so I wrote a new letter for my 40th birthday and I also answered questions I asked in the previous letter. I told me that I was happily working as an engineer and my family was sweet and I even had a daughter. I hoped my daughter would become tall and beautiful when she would be eleven years old. I am looking forward to reading that letter, and I should work hard so that I will not let 30's me down.

Write a letter to invite your friends to join a celebration function Write a letter to invite your friends to join a celebration function. In your letter to your friend, you Explain the reasons to hold it. What you want your friends to do Clarify date and whereabouts Dear Mike, I hope this letter finds you well. I haven't heard from you for six months, and how is everything going? As we have graduated from the university for almost ten years, I think we should hold a celebration in our university next month, as we discussed last time. I remember that you were looking forward to meet our classmates again and I think this is a best chance to reunion. I suggest that we should go back to the university and throw a party there on July 30, when we left school on that date ten years ago. As I already contacted the school, we can rent a classroom for one day to hold a party. Can you help me to invite all the students in your class? As students in my class were very close to yours, they will be happy to see you guys there. We can discuss more details after your confirmation because I need to know how many people will be catered. I can't wait to hear from you. Yours truly Peter

A practise letter Dear Mr. Wang, I am sorry to inform you that I cannot attend your Chinese evening course recently because I have to travel to China in the next two months. As you know, I am working in a multinational enterprise which has a branch in China because we have numerous customers there. That is also the reason why I need to learn Chinese. But I was arranged to go to China and work there for two months from next week. As a result I have to be absent in your course. I hope I can continue my class when I come back and maybe I need to be tested then because my Chinese will have been improved during my time in China. I am sorry for absense, and I would pay some money for compensation if needed. Please inform me about that in your reply. Sorry again for inconvenience. I am looking forward to meet you after two months. Yours sincerely, Mike

You are going to London. Write a letter asking the local accommodation agency to reserve a flat Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing with regard because I am looking for accommodation for my tow-month staying in London next month. I am a high school student from Beijing, China, and my name is Mike Wang. Because I applied a training course in London University three months ago, I will take it in August. I noticed from the Internet that your agency is close to the university I am going to take my course, so I wish you can recommend an apartment for me. Because I am longing for practise my English, I hope I can stay with some natives so that I can communicate with them in English. A room with bed and desk is the basic requirement, and there should be a Wi-Fi connection because I will talk to my parents everyday on skype. The Price should be around £ 500 per month and it will be better if it is lower. I will arrive London on August 11. I am looking forward to hearing from you as soon as possible. Yours sincerely Mike Wang

Your school has no sport facilities. Write to a nearby club to apply for membership. Dear Sir/Madam. I am writing with regard to ask you some information about your services provided. I am a college student in New York Normal University and there is no sports facility in my campus. As I will stay here in the next three years, I need to find a place to work out regularly. I read your advertisement yesterday and I am interested in your services. My favourite sport is swimming, so my first question is whether you have an indoor or outdoor swimming pool. Besides, it will be better if you have tennis courts because I play tennis twice a week. Furthermore, if you have a golf club, please let me know. At last, I would like to know the annual fee of different levels of membership and please send me that in the reply. Look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely Frank Yuan