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Focused Writing — Writing Skill Suite 975 495 West Village Way New York 10023 October 15th, 2009 Dear Mavis, Please accept my heartiest congratulations on your recent selection for inclusion on the shortlist for the NY City Writers Prize. I just heard the news today from Francis Goodspeed when she dropped into my office with the marked-up proofs for her latest collection of stories. As you can imagine, Fran was very excited too! I am so proud of you. As you know, I have been a long-time promoter of your work, and in my mind it’s about time they finally recognized your talent. In fact, I believe that your selection for the NYCWP short-list is long overdue. Focused Writing — Writing Skill I have already read two of the other books that are short-listed and in my opinion they don’t hold a candle to your No Turning Back. I will read the other three books nominated and let you know what I think although I could hardly be considered an objective reviewer on this one. Once again Mavis, my sincere congratulations on your Nomination(提名、任命). Just being nominated for the NYCWP is an honor in itself. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you until they announce the winner on March 1st. Best wishes, Brad Final Project Final Project Interview and Presentation Task 1 Step One Interview five successful people (professor, school competition winner, scholarship recipient, leader of innovation teams, etc.) about what they have gone through to get where they are. You should include in your questionnaire: age, gender, educational background, life experience, outstanding achievements, opinions on their own life, etc. Step Two Present to the class their experiences and opinions on life. Final Project Task 1 Step One Interview five students from different schools about their opinions on the following questions. 1. What is the motto of your school (if it has one)? 2. What kind of students does your school aim to educate? 3. How do the professor