Direction:

　　A. Study the following paragraph carefully and write a letter of about 200 words.

　　B. Your name is Li Jin, a student of the Department of Applied Physics, Tsinghua University. You hope to further your study in Boston University (Massachusetts, USA) upon your graduation next year. Now you are writing to the office of graduate admissions to ask for the Application Form and other relative materials. The following points should also be covered by letter:

　　1. your personal information

　　2. the reason why you choose Boston University

　　3. a brief study plan

　　C. Your essay must be written clearly on the ANSWER SHEET 2.

　　例文： Department of Applied Physics Tsinghua University Beijing, China Sept. 11th, 1999 Office of Graduate Admissions Boston University Massachusetts, USA Dear Sir or Madam,

　　I am writing in the hope that I may obtain an opportunity to further my study in Applied Physics toward master degree in your unversity.

　　My name is Li Jin, an undergraduate student of the Department of Applied Physics, Tsinghua University(China). Next year in the summer, I will graduate and get my BS degree. I plan to continue my study and research in this field under the insructions of first-class professors and in a dynamic academic atmosphere. I chose Boston University because there are a congenial team of researchers, an array of databases and research projects in your School of Physics. I believe my interests are extremely congruent with the strengths of the School. And my solid academic background will meet your general entrance requirements for graduate study.

　　I will appreciate it very much if you could send me the Graduate Application Forms, the Application Form for Scholarships/Assistantships, a detailed introduction to the School of Physics, and other relevant information. My mailing address is shown on the top of this letter.

　　I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

 Sincerely yours, Li Jin