(共18张PPT)
UNIT 7 CAREERS
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
目录页
contents
Get ready for writing
I
Read for writing
II
III
Structure and language
Compose your writing
IV
Get ready for writing
I
Thinking: How to write a letter of application
apply to sb for sth __________________
application __________________
the right person for the position __________________
be qualified for / be suitable for __________________
qualification __________________
have great responsibility to do sth __________________
向……申请……
申请
这个职位的合适人选
能够胜任 / 适合……
资格
有责任心做某事
Useful phrases
Thinking: How to write a letter of application
recommend … to sb ___________________
have an interview ___________________
contact sb / call sb ___________________
well-trained ___________________
consider doing sth ___________________
the Students’ Union ___________________
向某人推荐……
接受面试
与某人联系
训练有素的
考虑做某事
学生会
Useful phrases
Thinking: How to write a letter of application
favorable condition / advantage _________________
work experience _________________
reply to sb / give sb a reply _________________
do well in / be good at _________________
win / take first prize _________________
good physical conditions _________________
有利条件
工作经历
回复某人
擅长于
得一等奖
良好的身体条件
Useful phrases
Thinking: How to write a letter of application
be enthusiastic / passionate about sth _________________
a top student _________________
try one’s best / do one’s utmost _________________
have the opportunity / chance to do sth _________________
be interested in _________________
对某物有热情
顶尖的学生
尽力
有机会做某事
对……有兴趣
Useful phrases
Get ready for writing
Pair Work If you are going to apply for a part-time job with the local newspaper, what will you include in your application letter (Ex1)
Ⅱ
Read for writing
Read for writing
Read the job advertisement below and the application letter on the next page. Answer the questions. (Ex2)
1. What reasons does Li Meiling give for applying for the job
2. What evidence does she give to show that:
she is hard-working and committed
she gets on well with people from different backgrounds
she would be a good reporter
Read for writing
Read the job advertisement below and the application letter on the next page. Answer the questions. (Ex2)
1. What reasons does Li Meiling give for applying for the job
She wants to become a journalist.
Read for writing
Read the job advertisement below and the application letter on the next page. Answer the questions. (Ex2)
2. What evidence does she give to show that:
she is hard-working and committed
she gets on well with people from different backgrounds
she would be a good reporter
- She participates in a volunteer programme.
- She has worked with many kinds of people on many projects
for local events.
- She has been good at writing and has read many novels.
Ⅲ
Structure and language
Structure and the language
Read the letter again. Match the five parts (1-5) in the letter with the main topics or functions (a-e) below. (Ex3)
Para 1 a signing off
Para 2 b personal qualities
Para 3 c qualifications
Para 4 d reasons for being interested in the job
Para 5 e stating the position applying for
Structure and the language
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. (Ex4)
Linkers for 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 …
Sentence Builder
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Compose your writing
Compose your writing
Writing Help
Writing a Letter of Application
It’s important to:
state the position you are applying for clearly;
include personal information, personal qualities, education and qualifications, personal skills and interests;
use linkers for additional points and reasons;
be formal.
Compose your writing
Outlining Complete the outline of your letter of application based on Activity 3. (Ex5)
Drafting Use your outline and the Writing Help to write an application letter for the job you chose. (Ex6)
Editing Edit your letter in pairs. Then share what you have written in class. (Ex7)
(Peer Editing Sheet for Unit 7, page 93.)