Writing prompt: Written Expression. Assume you are Lin Chen and have just made a new pen pal named Ted. Please write a letter to him describing your personal background, family situation, and your plan to visit Beijing over the summer. Writing hints: Tian'anmen Square, the Palace Museum, Beijing Roast Duck.
Dear Ted,
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Welcome to China. Have a good day!
Yours,
Lin Chen

Student essay:
Dear Ted, Hi, I'm Lin Chen. I'm 13 years old now. I live in Xuzhou and study at the Sunshine Middle School. This summer, my family and I will go to Beijing. First day, we will visit the Tian'anmen Square. The next day, we will go to the Place Museum and Wangfujing Street to buy some things. Finally, we will eat Beijing Roast Duck. It will be a great travel. Welcome to China. Have a good day! Yours, Lin Chen

Corrected essay:
Dear Ted,
Hi, I'm Lin Chen. I'm 13 years old now. I live in Xuzhou and study at the Sunshine Middle School. This summer, my family and I will go to Beijing. On the first day, we will visit Tian'anmen Square. The next day, we will go to the Palace Museum and Wangfujing Street to buy some things. Finally, we will eat Beijing Roast Duck. It will be a great trip. Welcome to China. Have a good day!
Yours, Lin Chen