China gaokao2023

You are Li Hua. Your new foreign English teacher has asked students to practice speaking English in pairs in every lesson. You feel this might not be the most effective method for everyone. Write a letter to the teacher presenting your opinion and a suggestion. Word count: about 100 words.

- Word count discipline: stay within ±10% of the target. Going much over loses points. - Vocabulary scope: stick to the 3,500-word gaokao syllabus. Out-of-scope words aren't rewarded and can flag your essay. - The Power column below only swaps in-syllabus words.

A polite suggestion to the foreign teacher

The boring draft

Score: 14 / 25 (Band C)

Dear Mr. Brown,

I am Li Hua, one of your students. I would like to tell my thoughts on the new speaking practice.

Pair work is good, and I like the way it makes class more lively. However, I think it can be hard for some classmates who are shy. Speaking only with one partner every time may also make us to repeat the same simple sentences.

Could we sometimes do short group discussions instead, or get different partners each week? That would help us to hear many voices and learn more.

Thank you for thinking about my suggestion.

Yours,

Li Hua

The power upgrade

Score: 20 / 25 (Band A)

Dear Mr. Brown,

I am Li Hua, one of your students. I would like to share my thoughts on the new speaking practice.

Pair work is valuable, and I appreciate the way it makes class more lively. However, I think it can be challenging for some classmates who are reserved. Speaking only with one partner every time may also cause us to repeat the same simple sentences.

Could we sometimes try short group discussions instead, or invite different partners each week? That would enable us to hear many voices and gain more.

Thank you for considering my suggestion.

Yours,

Li Hua