假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Mike, 即将随其父母来中国，并在中国度过春节，他来信向你询问有关春节的习俗。请你根据下表提供的信息给他写封回信，告诉他有关春节的习俗以及你们家通常是怎么过春节的。词数不少于60字。信的开头已给出。

要点如下：

Dear Mike,

    I'm glad to know that you are coming to China with your parents and spend the Spring Festival here.……

Yours,

Li Hua.

要点提示：

1)你对英语重要性的认识；

2)你学习英语的方法；

3)你对学习英语的建议。

注意：1) 词数150左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；

2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

    Hello, everyone. It is my honor to be here to talk about my experience of learning English.

    Thank you!

    Do you ever notice the music playing when you enter a store? No? Often it is very difficult to point out. It is similar to the music you listen to, but it is not the same. The music played in stores is changed to be more relaxing and to give you more mental energy. This style of music is called “elevator music.”

    Elevator music is also referred to as Muzak. Muzak is very commonly listened to in the USA. About 1/3 of Americans will listen to Muzak for about 15 minutes a day in order to relax themselves. The music is played and contains short pauses. The most common time to hear elevator music played is between ten and eleven in the morning, and three to four in the afternoon. This is when most people are the most tired and could use the extra energy.

    Elevator music is often played in public places because it is designed to make people feel less lonely and refreshes their brain. It has been proven that Muzak does what it is supposed to do. Studies have shown that tired office workers have more energy when Muzak is played in the background of the office. In addition, factory workers produce 13% more and shoppers buy 38% more groceries in a supermarket when listening to Muzak.

Some people do not like Muzak. They say it's boring to hear the same songs all the time, but other people enjoy hearing Muzak in public places. They say it helps them relax and feel calm. Often you may recognize the songs being played. That is because many of the songs have been bought from the musicians or songwriters. Some of them do not like their music to be used for Muzak but others are happy when their songs are chosen. The top musicians that allow their music to turn into Muzak music can make up to 4 million US dollars a year. One way to another, Muzak affects everyone.

注意：

1）词数150左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。

2）作文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。

As is shown in the cartoon,

    Small businesses hold the key to employed happiness. As the calendar flips to another year, many employees will consider starting the new year on the hunt for a new job.

    In today's changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain strong employees.

    According to a survey by Aflac, small business deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy. The report found that 85 percent of small-business employees are happy in their current job, and more than half（51 percent）agree that most of or all of their happiness in their current job is a result of working for a small business.

    Nearly a quarter of participants（23 percent）stated that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business. Small businesses have the unique ability to make employees feel appreciated, respected and valued on a personal and professional level.

    In a small-business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knit structure can create a family-like atmosphere that allows employees to feel that their opinions matter and that they play a significant role in the business's mission.

    Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness. According to the report, 30 percent of respondents noted that flexible scheduling was the best part of working for a small business. A workplace that promotes healthy work-life balance can create happier, less stressed employees and can also increase productivity.

    Although small business excel at keeping employees happy, there is always room for improvement. In a small-business community, money does not seem to be the only motivator. In fact, 65 percent of small-business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier.

    By offering a great benefits plan that includes voluntary benefits, small business can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs.

1）我们正遭受越来越多自然灾害的侵害；

2）我们应该采取措施保护环境；

3）如果我们没有马上行动,我们就会受惩罚.

参考词汇：以……为代价 at the cost of； 受损害的环境damaged environment