應用文重點考察信函，要求考生按照這個場景給相關人士寫一封簡訊，並在信中明確表達自己寫信的原因、動機、目的和願望等。
【應用型作文書信關鍵句式】
Dear Sir or Madam
Mr. Mrs. Miss. Ms
Yours sincerely, yours truthfully,
Love,…
Yours affectionately,
【開頭用語】
How time flies! We haven’t seen each other for a long time. All the
things here are going on pretty well, I just miss you so much!
It is so great to here from you again.
I hope this letter finds you in good health and good spirits.
I trust that everything is going smoothly for you.
It is a great pleasure for me to have this wonderful chance to put pen to paper and send greetings to you.
【中間用語】
In my humble opinion, you would be wise to take the following action…
I hope you will not find too forward for me to suggest that you..
In my experience, it seems that …d make sense in your situation.
【結尾用語】
1.I am looking forward to a favorable reply at your earliest convenience.
k you for your consideration and I will be looking forward to your reply.
【注意事項】：
b.應用恰當的句式和語句;
C.不要寫真名。
實戰篇
2011年1月四級作文
Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of How Should Parents Help Children to Be Independent? You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below：
1. 目前不少父母為孩子包辦一切
2. 為了孩子獨立，父母應該……
今年的作文主題非常貼近考生的生活，給了考生很大的發揮空間，擅長寫日常生活細節的學生可以寫上三五個句子勾勒父母對於子女的過度關愛，而擅長邏輯思考的學生則可以更多地闡述父母怎樣的行為才可以培養子女獨立的'品格，而過度寵愛正導致了獨立精神的消失。
從具體操作的角度來說，對於基礎較為薄弱的考生，這次的考試題目是比較容易套用模板的，第一段，把現實狀況描述清楚;第二段，寫清楚父母親幫助子女獨立的策略;第三段，呼籲父母親多給自己一些自由。怎樣解決(解決方案的優缺點)
關於解決問題類作文提到了類似的結構
In recent days, we have to face a problem-----A, which is becoming more and more serious. ----(說明A的現狀).
Confronted with A, we should take a series of effective measures to
cope with the situation. For one thing, ----------(解決方法一). For another
--------(解決方法二). Finally, -------(解決方法三).
