Topic 38 A Letter to a Schoolmate

　　June 7

　　Dear Xiao Zhang,

　　I am most happy to receive your June 3 letter and hear that the final examinations are drawing near, and I am sure that if you strike a successful balance between study and rest, you will get good grades.

　　This term will draw to a close around June 27, and I hope I can have the chance to visit your university and the beautiful city Shanghai. How I wish to walk with you around your campus and listen 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’s Square, the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Old City, which I have heard for a long time and have no chance to visit. Moreover, let’s do some shopping in the shopping centers—I want to buy something for my mother, whose birthday is coming.

　　What preparations should I make before my departure? What do I need to bring with me? I hope 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