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Unit 7
CAREERS
Period 8
Writing—A Letter of Application
细读文本
写作指导
写作实践
达标检测
细读 文本
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Read the letter of application on P19 and choose the best answer.
1.Where does Li Meiling know about the advertisement?
A.In a magazine.
B.On the Internet.
C.In the school newspaper.
D.In the local newspaper.
Activity 1 Read for some details.
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2.Why does Li Meiling apply for the position?
A.Because she needs to earn her living.
B.Because she wants to enrich her experience.
C.Because she wants to know more about the city.
D.Because she is very interested in becoming a journalist.
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3.Which one is NOT an advantage for Li Meiling to apply for the job?
A.Curiosity to know more about the city.
B.Being hard-working.
C.Easy-going personality.
D.Good writing ability.
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Task 1.Read the letter again.Match the five parts(1-5) in the letter with the main topics or functions (a-e) below.
Part 1 a.signing off
Part 2 b.personal qualities
Part 3 c.qualifications
Part 4 d.reasons for being interested in the job
Part 5 e.stating the position applied for
Activity 2 Read for the structures.
Task 2.Fill in the blanks to complete the structure according to Task 1.
A letter of
application
Beginning: state ___________ you are
applying for
Body: personal education,________,
personal qualities,_____________
and _____
Ending:express personal ______
politely
the position
interest
qualifications
skills
wishes
1.写申请信要开门见山,请在P19的文本中找出这样的句子。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.申请信要着重介绍自己的专业优势和性格优势,请在P19的文本中找出这样的句子。
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity 3 Read for some good sentences.
I am writing to apply for a position at Student Post,which I saw advertised in the school newspaper last week.
(1)...I feel that I can get on well with people from different backgrounds since I have worked with lots of different people on many projects for local events.
(2) I think I have the language skills to be a good reporter.
3.申请信末尾要礼貌地表达自己的愿望,请在P19的文本中找出这样的句子。
______________________________________________________________
I look forward to hearing from you.
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写作 指导
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本单元的写作任务是写申请信。主要以介绍个人情况为主,包括自己的姓名、年龄、身高、健康状况、业余爱好、特长、工作态度及人际关系等。
[篇章结构]
第一段:信息的来源(比如从报上得知或经朋友介绍等);
第二段:个人情况(学习工作经历、个人特长爱好等);
第三段:自己对申请对象的期盼等。
注意事项:1.开门见山提出申请,结构清晰,句式丰富;
2.时态为一般现在时;
3.语气诚恳,有礼貌。
[常用表达]
1.开头部分常用表达
(1)I am writing to apply for the post of...advertised in...兹申请刊登在……上的……岗位。
(2)I would like to apply for admission to your college.我想申请进入贵校学习。
(3)Knowing that your...is advertising for...,I am writing to apply to do...听说你们的……正广告招聘……, 我写信申请做……
2.中间部分常用表达
(4)Born in...in...,I graduated from...University majoring in...I have been working in...since my graduation,and I have therefore attained rich experience in this field.
……年,我出生于……,毕业于……大学……专业。毕业后一直在……工作,因此积累了该领域丰富的经验。
(5)I am fluent in English and easy to get along with,so I am confident that I am qualified for ...
我英语流畅,性格随和,因此我相信我能胜任这个……
(6)I have been learning...for...years,which makes it possible for me to...
我已经学习了……年……,这使得我做……成为可能。
3.结尾部分常用表达
(7)That’s why I am applying for...
这就是我申请……的原因。
(8)I will be much grateful if you can give me the opportunity.
如果您能给我这个机会,我将不胜感激。
(9)I would appreciate it if you could give me a reply at your convenience.
如果你能在方便的时候回复我,我将不胜感激。
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写作 实践
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假定你是李华,暑假在伦敦交换学习,得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展。请写一封信申请做志愿者,内容包括:
1.写信目的;
2.个人优势;
3.能做的事情。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
第一步 审题谋篇
[审题]
1.确定文体:应用文;
2.主体时态:一般现在时和一般将来时;
3.主体人称:第一人称。
[谋篇]
第一段:写信目的——申请做志愿者;
第二段:介绍个人情况、申请做志愿者的优势;
第三段:表达期望。
第二步 遣词造句
[核心词汇] (含本单元词汇)
1.申请 _________
2.极好的 ________
3.总之 _________
4.相关的 ________
5.合格的 ________
apply for
brilliant
altogether
relevant
qualified
[连词成句] (含本单元句型)
1.我是李华,来自中国的交换生。
______________________________________________________________
2.首先,我从小就接触到外籍老师,所以我可以顺畅地用英语与他人交流。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I’m Li Hua,an exchange student from China.
First of all,I have been exposed to foreign teachers since a young age,so I can communicate freely with others in English.
3.更重要的是,多年当班长使我成为一名优秀的组织者,这将很大程度上有助于维持展览的秩序。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4.如果你能考虑我的申请,我将不胜感激。
______________________________________________________________
5.毫无疑问,我的相关知识将帮助观众更多地了解中国艺术。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What’s more,years of being monitor makes me a brilliant organizer,and this will help a lot to keep the exhibition in order.
I’d appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.
There is no doubt that my relevant knowledge will help the audience learn more about Chinese art.
第三步 句式升级
1.把第2句升级为having done作状语的句子。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.把第3句升级为包含定语从句的句子。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First of all,having been exposed to foreign teachers since a young age,I can communicate freely with others in English.
What’s more,years of being monitor makes me a brilliant organizer,which will help a lot to keep the exhibition in order.
第四步 组句成篇
用适当的过渡词语,把以上词汇和句式,再加上联想内容,组成一篇80词左右的英语短文。
[范文赏读]
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Li Hua,an exchange student from China.I’m writing to apply for the position advertised in yesterday’s newspaper.
First of all,having been exposed to foreign teachers since a young age,I can communicate freely with others in English.What’s more,years of being monitor makes me a brilliant organizer,which will help a lot to keep the exhibition in order.There is no doubt that my relevant knowledge will help the audience learn more about Chinese art.
Altogether,my sense of responsibility will make me a qualified volunteer.I’d appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.
Yours,
Li Hua
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达标检测
假定你是李华,2022北京冬奥会组委会正在招募志愿者,其职责为接待各国运动员及宣传中国文化,组委会要求志愿者能够熟练运用英语,请你用英文写一封申请信。
内容包括:1.申请原因;
2.你的优势;
3.相关经历。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.开头结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have learned that volunteers for Beijing Winter Olympic Games are needed.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
[参考范文]
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have learned that volunteers for Beijing Winter Olympic Games are needed.________________________________________________________
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I’m writing to apply for this position.
I believe I’m qualified for the job.I have a good command of English and I’m confident in giving players guidance and help as required.What’s more,I have an extensive knowledge of winter sports,which will prove helpful in communicating with players.In addition,I have been involved in several international exchange programs,and enjoy spreading our culture to foreigners.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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I would appreciate it if you could offer me the opportunity.Thank you for your time and consideration.
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