Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter of application for a MBA program in Columbia University. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:
1． 介绍你目前所学专业；
2． 介绍个人特长爱好以及性格；
3． 说明为什么申请该校的MBA.
●审题概述●
这是一封留学申请信。要提供申请人的个人资历，写明申请学校和所学专业以及申请的理由。
「范文」
Dear Sir,
①I am writing in the hope that I may obtain an opportunity to further my study in the MBA program in your university.
My name is Li Ming, and I am an ①undergraduate student of Marketing in Nanjing University. During the last four years, I have been studying hard and also working hard for the Students' Union. I am careful to ②keep a balance between study and ③extracurricular activities. I have won from the University various scholarships for my good study and my efficient Student's Union work.
I'm interested in business and wish I could ①further my study overseas. I choose Columbia University because you have a long history and enjoy a good reputation in this field. I believe my interests are extremely ②congruent with the strengths of your school, and my solid academic background will meet your general entrance requirements for graduate study.
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely yours,
Li Ming
◇第一段思路点评：
直接表明要申请的专业
◇语言点提示：
①I am writing in the hope that：申请信常用句式
◇第二段思路点评：
个人情况简介
◇语言点提示：
①undergraduate：意为“大学生”
②keep a balance between：意为“保持平衡”
③extracurricular activities：意为“课外活动”
◇第三段思路点评：
说明申请该校的原因
◇语言点提示：
①further：意为“促进，进一步”
②congruent with：意为“适合的，适当的”
