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'm 13 years old boy. I live in China, Anhui. There are 5 people in my family. They are my parents, my grandparents and I. I have a plan for go to Beijing. I'm going to visit Tian'anmen Spuare and the Palace Museum. I'm also going to eat Beijing Roast Duck.

Corrected essay:
I'm a 13-year-old boy. I live in Anhui, China. There are 5 people in my family. They are my parents, my grandparents and I. I have a plan for going to Beijing. I'm going to visit Tian'anmen Square and the Palace Museum. I'm also going to eat Beijing Roast Duck.