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:
Hello Ted. I have four member in my family. My father, my mother, my sister and me. I am going to Beijing from my summer hoilday. First day, I am going to Tian'anmen Square. Second day, my family is going to the Palace Museum. Third day, I am going to eat Beijing Roast Duck. At night, we are going to go back home by plane.

Corrected essay:
Hello Ted, I have four members in my family. They are my father, my mother, my sister and me. I am going to Beijing for my summer holiday. On the first day, I am going to Tian'anmen Square. On the second day, my family is going to the Palace Museum. On the third day, I am going to eat Beijing Roast Duck. At night, we are going to go back home by plane.