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:
I am Lin Chen. I am an Chinese people. This summer holiday, I am goning to go to Beijing with my family. I have a big family. My father is handsome, he is a pilot. My mother is very beautiful, she is a nurse. I have a sister, she is a high school student. I am gonging to Tian'anmen Square, it is very big. The Palace Museum is very beautiful. Do you know the Beijing Roast Duck? It is very nice!

Corrected essay:
I am Lin Chen. I am a Chinese. This summer holiday, I am going to go to Beijing with my family. I have a big family. My father is handsome, and he is a pilot. My mother is very beautiful, and she is a nurse. I have a sister, and she is a high school student. I am going to Tian'anmen Square and it is very big. The Palace Museum is very beautiful. Do you know the Beijing Roast Duck? It is very nice!