A Petition Letter
　　Dec 14, 2013
Dear Madam,
　　I am writing to inform you that I wish to move into a new room next semester. I would prefer a single room, as I find the present arrangement inconvenient.
　　I must explain the reason for my dissatisfaction is my roommates' inconsiderate behavior. For one thing, their friends are constantly visiting them and they regularly hold noisy parties. For another, they sometimes use my things without asking permission. Under these circumstances, I find it difficult to concentrate on my studies.
　　I am sure you will agree that the only solution for me is to move into a room of my own, where I will be free from such distractions. Therefore, I would be grateful if you could find a single room for me, preferably not in the same building but still on campus.
　　Sincerely Yours,
　　                Li Ming
　　 (142 words)

petition  n. 请愿，申请
inform  v. 告知
a single room  一个单人间
inconvenient  adj. 不便利的
dissatisfaction  n. 不满意
inconsiderate  adj. 不顾别人的
constantly  adv. 不间断，时常地
permission  n. 允许，许可
under these circumstances  在这样的情况下
concentrate on  集中精力于......
be free from such distractions  从这样的困扰中解脱出来
on campus  在校内

请愿书
亲爱的女士：
　　我写信是想告知您，我下学期希望搬入新寝室。我更喜欢住单间，因为我发现目前的安排十分不便。
　　我有必要解释一下，我的不满是由于室友们不考虑他人感受的行为。一方面，他们的朋友经常来访，而且隔段时间就会举办喧哗的派对。另一方面，他们时常未经允许就使用我的东西。在这样的情况下，我发现很难集中精力学习。
　　我确信您也会认同，对我而言唯一的解决方案就是自己住单间，在那儿我不会受到任何侵扰。因此，如果您能为我找一个小单间，房间最好还是在校内但不是同一栋楼，我将感激不尽。
　　李明
　　2013年12月14日

1. I am writing to inform you that I wish to move into a new room next semester. I would prefer a single room, as I find the present arrangement inconvenient. 我写信是想告知您，我下学期希望搬入新寝室。我更喜欢住单间，因为我发现目前的安排十分不便。
2. I must explain the reason for my dissatisfaction is my roommates' inconsiderate behavior. 我有必要解释一下，我的不满是由于室友们不考虑他人感受的行为。
3. For another, they sometimes use my things without asking permission. Under these circumstances, I find it difficult to concentrate on my studies. 另一方面，他们时常未经允许就使用我的东西。在这样的情况下，我发现很难集中精力学习。