内容正文:
选择性必修第三册
UNIT 7 CAREERS
Period 7 Writing—A Letter of Application
内容索引
NEIRONGSUOYIN
细读文本 落实要素
单元写作 能力提升
细读文本 落实要素
Activity 1 Read for some details.
Read the letter of application and choose the best answers.
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.
答案:C
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.
答案:D
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.
答案:A
Activity 2 Read for the structures.
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 applying for
答案:Part 1 e;Part 2 d;Part 3 b;Part 4 c;Part 5 a
the position
interests
qualifications
skills
wishes
Activity 3 Read for some good sentences.
1.写申请信要开门见山,请在文中找出这样的句子。
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
I am writing to apply for a position at Student Post,which I saw advertised in the school newspaper last week.
2.申请信要着重介绍自己的专业优势和性格优势,请在文中找出这样的句子。
(1)______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
(2)_________________________________________________
...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.
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,请在文中找出这样的句子。
__________________________________________
I look forward to hearing from you.
单元写作 能力提升
Part 1 单元写作任务:写一封申请信
文体分析:
本单元的写作任务是写一封申请信。写申请信应包括下列几个方面:
1.写申请信的理由。从何处获悉招聘信息,你的申请目的,加入企业的原因,你要申请什么职位。
2.做自我介绍。说明你适合所申请的职位的原因,提出你能为未来雇主做些什么,而不是他们为你做什么。突出你的优势,即简明扼要地说明你比别人更适合这个位置的原因。强调你所受过的培训,你的经历、技能和成就。
3.结尾段落中提出你的进一步行动请求,这里你可以建议如何进一步联络,留下可以随时联系到你的电话或地址,并且礼貌地表达自己的愿望。当然如果能对阅读者表示感谢,效果会更好。
常用表达:
1.I am writing in response to your advertisement in/on...
2.Your advertised position of...interests me.
3.I think I am the right person for the job you advertised, because...
4.I am writing this letter to recommend myself as a qualified candidate for the job of...
5.I would like to apply for the vacancy for...
6.If you give me the chance to..., I would be most grateful.
7.Thanks for considering my application and I am looking forward to your reply.
8.If you need to know more about me, please contact me at...
9.Any favorable consideration of my application would be appreciated.
10.I have enclosed my resume.
假定你是李华,当闻知某大型酒店招聘10名女服务员的信息后,便写信与酒店经理联系求职。求职信应包括下列全部内容:
李华 女 20 高中 未婚
住址 深圳市深南路48号
个人简历 6~12岁 在第一小学学习
12~18岁 在深圳中学上学
18~至今 在邮局当邮递员
李华 女 20 高中 未婚
爱好及特长 上学期间学习了六年英语,中学毕业后一直不间断学习英语,现在英语口语很棒,打字也不错。 喜欢唱歌和跳舞。2020年曾获深圳市业余歌手比赛一等奖
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.信的开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
No.48 Shennan Road
Shenzhen
November 26th
Dear Sir/Madam,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
审题谋篇:
第一步:明确要求
1.确定体裁:本文为求职信;
2.确定人称:本文的主要人称应为第一人称;
3.确定时态:本文应以一般现在时和一般过去时为主。
第二步:确定段落
第一段:写信的理由;
第二段:自我介绍,主要介绍自己的经历和特长;
第三段:进一步提出请求,期盼回复。
第三步:提炼要点
1.________________ 职位
2.________________ 毕业
3.________________ 一……就……
4.________________ 申请
5.__________________ 各种各样的
6.________________ 此外
7.________________ 第一名
8.________________ 业余歌手
position
graduation
the instant
apply for
a variety of/various
in addition
first prize/place
amateur singers
第四步:句式升级
1.一听说你们酒店招聘10名女服务员的信息,我就非常渴望申请这份工作。
(一般表达)As soon as I heard ten waitresses are needed in your hotel, I have a strong desire to apply for the position.
(高级表达)_______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
The instant I heard ten waitresses are needed in your hotel, I have a strong desire to apply for the position.
2.如果我能够被接受,我将非常感激。
(一般表达)I would thank you for your accepting me.
(高级表达)_______________________________________________
I would appreciate it if I could be accepted.
3.我是一名20岁的中国女孩,我单身、身体健康。
(一般表达)I'm a Chinese girl of twenty and I'm single and healthy.
(高级表达)_______________________________________________
I'm a Chinese girl of twenty who is single and healthy.
4.18岁毕业后,我开始从事邮递员的工作。
(一般表达)After I graduated, I began to work as/became a postwoman at the age of eighteen.
(高级表达)_______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
After graduation/graduating, I began to work as/became a postwoman at the age of eighteen.
妙笔成篇:
No.48 Shennan Road
Shenzhen
November 26th
Dear Sir/Madam,
The instant I heard ten waitresses are needed in your hotel, I have a strong desire to apply for the position. I would appreciate it if I could be accepted.
I'm a Chinese girl of twenty who is single and healthy.I started school when I was at the age of six. I studied in No.1 Primary School. At the age of twelve, I went to Shenzhen Middle School for learning. After graduation/graduating, I began to work as/became a postwoman at the age of eighteen. I had learned English for 6 years at school, and have kept on learning it since I left school. Now I can speak English well and type well. In addition, I enjoy singing and dancing. In 2020, I once got first prize in the competition for the amateur singers in the city.
Could you let me have a position in your hotel? I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
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.写信的目的;
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。
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
[参考范文]
Dear Sir/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
Part 2 读后续写日积月累
读后续写专练之“宽慰”和“温暖”
积累常诵 warm, warmth, relief, relieved,to one's relief, a feeling of warmth, a feeling of relief
按要求用表示“宽慰和温暖”的表达补全下面各句
①看到一辆车靠近,爱丽丝松了一口气。
Alice ________________________ to see a car approaching.
②当司机微笑着让她搭车时,她松了一口气。
When the driver with a smile offered a ride to her, she ____________________.
felt relieved
gasped with relief
③爱丽丝终于上车了,一种温暖和解脱交织的感觉涌上心头。
Alice finally got in the car, and _______________________________
_____________________.(无生命名词作主语)
a mixture of warmth and relief
flooded over her
④爱丽丝到了她办公室所在的大楼。她如释重负地松了口气。
Alice reached the tall building where her office was.She ________________________.(简单句)
→______________________________________________________________________(现在分词短语作状语)
breathed a sigh of relief
Reaching the tall building where her office was, Alice breathed a sigh of relief.
⑤当她感谢陌生人的帮助时,感激的泪水涌上了她的眼睛。
________________________________________ as she thanked the stranger for his help.
⑥她在寒冷的天气里感受到了温暖,相信处处都有好心人。
She ________________________, and believed there was kindness in every corner.
Tears of appreciation welled up in her eyes
felt warm in the cold day
Task 2.Fill in the blanks to complete the structures according to Task 1.
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