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Unit 7 Careers
Writing Workshop
Writing
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By the end of this period, students will be able to:
1. To read and talk about job advertisements and applications;
2. To analyze the structure and language of a job advertisement;
3. To notice arguments and supporting details in written passages;
4. To write a letter of application.
Learning objectives
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Warming-up
Pair Work: If you are going to apply for a part-time job with the local newspaper, what will be included in your application letter?
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An application letter
my name
my qualifications
my qualities
the job that I want
reasons why I apply
how I got the information
my previous experience
1 What reasons does Li Meiling give for applying for the job?
She is very interested in becoming a journalist.
2 What evidence does she give to show that:
she is hard-working and committed?
She participates in a volunteer programme.
she gets on well with people from different backgrounds?
She has worked with many kinds of people on many projects for local events.
she would be a good reporter?
She has been good at writing and has read many novels.
Read the job advertisement below and the application letter on the next page. Answer the questions.
Read for writing
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e
d
b
c
a
a signing off
b personal qualities
c qualifications
d reasons for being interested in the job
e stating the position applying for
Read the letter again. Match the five parts (1-5) in the letter with the main topics or functions (a-e) below.
结束语
个人品质
资格
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I am writing to apply for a position at Student Post, which I saw advertised in the school newspaper last week. I would be interested in the role of reporter for local news. I enclose a copy of my CV.
I am 17 years old and I am in my second year at No. 5 Senior Secondary School. I would like to work for you because I am very interested in becoming a journalist. I would also like to learn more about the things that are going on in the city, as I feel that it is important to know about the city we live in.
writing purpose
how I got the information
position I apply for
Analyse the structure of the application letter.
basic information
reason for being
interested in the job
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I am a hard working and committed person. I have participated in a volunteer programme, visiting elderly people in my area for the last three years. Moreover, I feel that I can get on well with people from different backgrounds since I have worked with lots of different people on may projects for local events.
I think I have the language skills to be a good reporter. I have always been good at writing and I have read many novels. Last year, I won second prize in our District Writing Competition. In addition, I am also a good photographer, which might be useful for some of the articles.
personal qualities
evidence
qualifications
evidence
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Para.2
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Choose a part-time job in the advertisement. Write 2–3 sentences about your interests, qualities or qualifications for your application. Use the Sentence Builder to help you.
Writing
Sentence Builder
Linking Words: Additional Points and Reasons
moreover since
Moreover, I feel that I can get on well with people from different backgrounds since I have worked with lots of different people …
in addition also
In addition, I am also a good photographer …
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position photographer
reasons for being interested in the job interested in becoming a photographer/would like to learn more about the things that are going on in the school
personal qualities hard-working and committed/get on well with people
qualifications won first prize in the District Photography Competition
signing off I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Outlining
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Writing Help
Writing a Letter of Application
It’s important to:
1. state the position you are applying for clearly;
2. include personal information, personal qualities, education and qualifications, personal skills and interests;
3. use linkers for additional points and reasons;
4. be formal.
Use your outline and the Writing Help to write an application letter for the job you chose.
Drafting
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写作模板
Dear _________,
I read your advertisement for the position in _________(来源). I'm really interested in this position and hope I can work for you.
I'm _________ years old and will be graduating from _________. I'm an excellent student (优点一). I'm good at _________(优点二). I often use the computer and I type very fast(优点三). In my spare time, I _________ a lot(爱好一). I enjoy _________ very much, too(爱好二). Being a/ an _________ young person, I like _________(爱好三). Besides, I'm _________(爱好四).
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
_________
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一、必备亮点词汇
advertisement n. 广告 position n. 职位
applicant n. 申请者 requirement n. 要求
appreciate v. 感激 offer v. 提供
learn from… 从……得知/ 了解
apply for 应聘
be qualified for… 适合……
look forward to 期待
常用表达
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二、经典套用句型
1. 首句
I have read your advertisement in yesterday's China Daily. I'm sure that I am fit for the job in your company.
我在昨天的《中国日报》上读了你们刊登的广告。我确信自己适合你们公司的这份工作。
2. 中句
I'm good at English listening and speaking.
我的英语听力和口语都很好。
I trust myself that I have the appropriate qualifications and experience for this post.
我相信凭我的资格和经验我很适合这个职位。
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3. 尾句
I am sure I will do it well if you give me the chance to be a member of your company.
如果你们给我一个机会成为贵公司的一员,我相信自己会做得很好。
If I am accepted, I will do my best.
如果被录用,我将尽最大的努力。
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Does the writer clearly state what position he/she is applying for?
Does the writer give reasons why he/she would be suitable for it?
Is the letter linked together well with expressions for additional points and reasons?
Is the letter written in a formal style?
A Letter of Application
Edit your letter in pairs. Then share what you have written in class.
Editing
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假定你是李华,某大型国际赛事将在你市举办,现正在招募志愿者,你希望成为其中一员。请你用英语给组委会写一封信。
注意:1. 词数100左右(开头和结尾已给出,但不计入总词数); 2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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Dear Sir or Madam,
Learning from today’s newspaper that you are looking for volunteers, I would like to apply for the post. I believe I can do a good job.
I am a boy of 17 from Xinhua Middle School. I have a good knowledge of English and can communicate with foreigners in English freely. In addition, I like sports and having lived in our city for a long time, I know it very well. Last but not least, I’m easy to get along with, which is especially important for a volunteer.
I hope you will give me an answer at your earliest convenience.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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Thanks for your reading!
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