Unit 1 Period 8 Writing-【步步高】2023-2024学年高二英语选择性必修第四册（外研版2019）

Period 8　Writing—Writing an application letter Activity 1　Read for some details Read the application letter on P14 and finish the following exercises. 1．Which of the following statements is NOT true? A．The author wants to work in the tourism industry after graduation. B．The author can speak Chinese and English fluently. C．Last year the author went to Paris as an exchange student. D．The author is very familiar with her home city and has a passion for history. 答案　B 2．Which is NOT mentioned in the application letter? A．The author’s relevant experience. B．The purpose of the letter. C．The author’s personal interest and career choice. D．The author’s working experience after graduation. 答案　D Activity 2　Read for the structure Ⅰ.Read the application letter and fill in the blanks. An application letter Opening (开头) The reason：I apply for the position of a local 1.tour guide. Body (主体) The background： I am very 2.familiar with the history of my home city，and have a 3.passion for history. I can speak both 4.English and 5.French fluently. I organised and 6.conducted a tour of my city. Ending (结尾) Wish：I would be 7.delighted to have the opportunity to discuss my application further with you. Ⅱ.According to the application letter，we can learn when we write an application letter，we can use the following outline.(写作模板) Dear Sir/Madam， I wish to apply for the position of as advertised in the . I’m very familiar with the and have a passion for .This role would enable me to help .As I plan to work in after graduation，I would welcome the opportunity to gain experience in this field. Above all，I can speak English fluently.I also attended ，which further improved my English language skills.Besides...What’s more... I would be delighted to...Thank you for... Yours sincerely， __________ Activity 3　Read for some good sentences 1．Please find out the sentence stating purpose of the letter. I wish to apply for the position of a local tour guide as advertised in the Daily News on 30 June. 2．Please find out the sentence stating personal interest. I’m very familiar with almost every inch of my home city，and have a passion for history. 3．Please find out the sentence stating qualifications required. As stated in my attached CV，I can speak both English and French fluently. 本单元的写作任务是写一封申请信，申请信是书信的一种，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、兴趣爱好、特长、工作态度及人际关系等。一般来说，需注意以下几点： 一、篇章结构 1．说明信息的来源，比如从报纸上、网站上得知或经朋友介绍等； 2．介绍个人情况，包括自己的工作经历、专长及爱好等； 3．表达自己对申请对象的期盼； 4．用简明的句子表明自己的能力及奋斗目标。 二、注意事项 1．语气要诚挚友好，千万不要表现出强求的意思，诸如must，should 等一类词尽量少出现； 2．对于申请的内容和原因应尽量写清楚； 3．期望得到回复的心情一定要表达出来，诸如“I would be grateful if you could...”一类的句式用在申请信上是再合适不过的。 常用表达 1．说明应聘原因常用语 I learned from sb/the newspaper that your company wanted to... I was told that... I have just read in the newspaper that your company needs a．.. 2．介绍个人优势常用语 Now I would like to introduce myself to you. I graduated from...in... I’m fluent in.../I can speak...fluently. 3．表示感谢及请求常用语 Thank you for your consideration of my application. If you agree with me，I’ll work hard and try to be a．.. I would appreciate it if you can take my application into consideration/account. I would be grateful if you could reply to me at your earliest convenience. 假如你是Sam Hanson，你从7月11号的《中国新闻报道》上看到一则招聘办公室助理的消息，请根据以下提示，给负责人Ms Lee写一封电子邮件，申请该职位。 1．申请理由； 2．个人优势； 3．表达愿望。 注意：可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 第一步　审题谋篇 审题 1．本文是一封申请信。 2．本文使用的人称主要是第一人称。 3．本文使用的时态主要是一般现在时和一般将来时。 谋篇 通过审题，根据题目和内容要求可以从以下三个方面来写作。 第一段：点明写信的目的——希望被给予这一职位。 第二段：介绍自身优势。 第三段：表达愿望——希望接纳并盼望回复。 第二步　遣词造句 核心词汇 1．申请职位apply for the position 2．擅长，精通be skilled in 3．有……资格be qualified for 4．履历，简历CV 5．为……做好了准备be well prepared for 6．安排茶点arrange refreshments 7．作为实习生工作work as a trainee 8．行政职位administrative post 9．合适的人选a suitable candidate 10．最后但同样重要的是last but not least 连词成句 1．我能够熟练使用计算机，对网络技术很感兴趣。 I am skilled in the use of computers and I have a great interest in online technology. 2．这些技能将使我有资格胜任这份工作。 The skills will enable me to be qualified for the job. 3．正如我所附的简历中所述，我已经为各种任务做好了充分准备，包括填写文件、复印和安排茶点。 As stated in my attached CV，I am well prepared for a variety of tasks，including document filling，photocopying and arranging refreshments. 4．最后但同样重要的是，我曾经在一个行政岗位上做实习生。 Last but not least，I once worked as a trainee in an administrative post. 5．我获得了这方面的一些经验。 I have earned some experience in this field. 6．如果您认为我是面试的合适人选，请通过……随时联系我。 If you should consider me a suitable candidate to interview，I am contactable at your convenience at... 第三步　句式升级 1．用定语从句将句1和句2 连接起来。 I am skilled in the use of computers and I have a great interest in online technology，which will enable me to be qualified for the job. 2．用定语从句将句4和句5 连接起来。 Last but not least，I once worked as a trainee in an administrative post，which has earned me some experience in this field. 3．将句6改为倒装句。 Should you consider me a suitable candidate to interview，I am contactable at your convenience at... 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，组成一篇英语短文。 参考范文 Dear Ms Lee， I’m Sam Hanson and I am writing to apply for the position of office assistant as advertised in China News Report on 11 July. Firstly，I am skilled in the use of computers and I have a great interest in online technology，which will enable me to be qualified for the job.Secondly，as stated in my attached CV，I am well prepared for a variety of tasks，including document filling，photocopying and arranging refreshments.Last but not least，I once worked as a trainee in an administrative post，which has earned me some experience in this field. Should you consider me a suitable candidate to interview，I am contactable at your convenience at samhanson@uni.com or by phone on 8969-7616.Thank you for your time and consideration. Yours sincerely， Sam Hanson 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$