Read the letter. What is the writer's purpose?
Письмо написала Ruth Boswell. Она пишет: «I want to apply for the job of a part-time lifeguard that I read about in the Daily Gazette». Она рассказывает о себе, опыте и качествах, прикладывает CV и просит об интервью. Значит, цель письма — подать заявку на работу.
Ruth writes to apply for the job of a part-time lifeguard (she saw the advertisement in the Daily Gazette) and to ask for an interview.
Which of the following does Ruth include in her letter? Which paragraph is each in?
1 previous work experience
2 her favourite college subject
3 her personal qualities
4 what she looks like
5 where she likes going on holiday
6 her age and current position
7 where she saw the advertisement
8 when she can start work
Абзацы письма:
- Para
: «I want to apply for the job of a part-time lifeguard that I read about in the Daily Gazette on Tuesday, rd April» — пункт . - Para
: «I am in my final year at sixth form college and am considering a career as a PE teacher...» — пункт (текущее положение). Возраст прямо не указан, но указан год обучения. - Para
: «Last summer, I worked as a receptionist... and as a delivery person» — пункт . - Para
: «I think I'm hard-working and enthusiastic...» — пункт . - Para
: «I can come for an interview at your convenience» — это готовность прийти на собеседование. Даты начала работы в письме нет, поэтому пункт не включён.
Не упомянуты:
Not included:
Correct the register in Ruth's letter. Replace the informal phrases in bold in her letter with the formal phrases below.
A I look forward to your reply
B Yours faithfully
C I am writing to apply for the position
D Please find enclosed
E I consider myself to be
F I am available
G which was advertised
H would be a useful experience
I I recently obtained
Подбираем формальные замены к выделенным фразам:
- «I want to apply for the job» — C, I am writing to apply for the position.
- «that I read about in the Daily Gazette» — G, which was advertised.
- «I just got» — I, I recently obtained.
- «is a good idea for me» — H, would be a useful experience.
- «I think I'm» — E, I consider myself to be.
- «Here's a copy of my CV» — D, Please find enclosed.
- «I can come for an interview» — F, I am available.
- «I can't wait to hear from you» — A, I look forward to your reply.
- «Best regards» — B, Yours faithfully (имя адресата неизвестно, начало «Dear Sir/Madam»).
Portfolio: You see this job advert on your college website and decide to apply. Write a cover letter (120-150 words). Follow the plan below. Check your work.
Student to work part-time in bookshop Mon-Fri evenings. Are you friendly and patient? Do you enjoy working with the public? Send cover letter and CV to: thebookshop@example.com
Plan
Para 1: opening remarks, reason for writing (I am writing to... which...)
Para 2: current activity, qualifications, reason for wanting the job (I am... years old and... degree, I am considering.../ I feel that...)
Para 3: experience
Para 4: personal qualities (I have... , Last... , I consider myself to be...)
Para 5: when available for interview, closing comments (Please find... , I am available... , I look forward...)
План:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of a part-time shop assistant which was advertised on my college website.
I am seventeen years old and I am in my final year at college. I am considering studying literature at university, so I feel that working in a bookshop would be a useful experience for me.
Last summer, I worked as a volunteer in my local library, where I helped readers to find books and arranged the shelves.
I have good communication skills and I enjoy working with people. I consider myself to be friendly, patient and responsible.
Please find enclosed a copy of my CV. I am available for an interview at any time after four o'clock on weekdays. I look forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully,
Anna Smirnova
