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:
My name is Lin Chen. I am a 12 years old girl. There are three people in my family. My father is driver, and my mother is a doctor. I like summer holiday very much, because I can wear beautiful clothes. This summer holiday, I am going to Beijing with my parents. We plan to visit the Palace Museum. We will go to Tian'anen Square. We will eat Beijing roast Duck. It is very delicious. China is very beautiful . Come to Beijing and join us! What a wonderful holiday it will be!

Corrected essay:
My name is Lin Chen. I am a 12-year-old girl. There are three people in my family. My father is a driver, and my mother is a doctor. I like summer holidays very much because I can wear beautiful clothes. This summer holiday, I am going to Beijing with my parents. We plan to visit the Palace Museum. We will go to Tian'anmen Square. We will eat Beijing Roast Duck. It is very delicious. China is very beautiful. Come to Beijing and join us! What a wonderful holiday it will be!