Topic 38 A Letter to a Schoolmate

June 7 Dear Xiao Zhang,I am most happy to receiveyour June 3 letter and hear that the finalexaminations are drawing near,and I am sure that ifyou strike a successful balance between study andrest, you will get good grades.

This term will draw to a close around June 27,and Ihope I can have the chance to visit your universityand the beautiful city Shanghai.

How I wish to walk with you around your campus ndlisten to all of your funny stories just like before!

I also want to visit those famous places of interest in your city,such as the Bund, the People’sSquare, the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Old City, which I have heard for a long timeand have no chance to visit.

Moreover, let’s do some shopping in the shopping centers—I want to buy something for mymother, whose birthday is coming.

What preparations should I make before my departure? What do I need to bring with me? Ihope my visit will not bring you too much trouble,and we can have a good time together.

I am looking forward to your reply.

Best regards.

Sincerely yours,Wang Lin