(共20张PPT)
unit 7 careers
A Letter of Application
Writing+Workshop
Warm-up
If you are going to apply for a position as a host for English Drama Festival, what will you include in your application letter
Warm-up
Li Meiling makes a good example.
Read for basic information
Read Li Meiling’s letter of application quickly, and find out:
1.What position does Li Meiling apply for
2.What reasons does Li Meiling give for applying for the job
3.What evidence does she give to show she is qualified for the job
How is all the information organized
Read for basic information
Read for structure
Read the letter, count the paragraph and match the five parts in the letter with the main topics and functions.
(p18. exe.3)
signing off
personal qualities
qualifications
reasons for being interested in the job
stating the position applying for
Main
body
Writing purpose
(position)
signing off
reasons
qualities
qualifications
Read for structure
Read for Language
Read again, underline useful expressions, and then share.
to express writing purpose
Apply the Language
Practice:
我写这封信来申请…
to express writing purpose
I am writing to apply for a position as a volunteer/ teacher/ doctor/ physician/ host/ lawyer/…
I am writing to you in the hope that I may obtain an opportunity to be a volunteer/ teacher/ doctor/ physician/ host/lawyer.
I am extremely interested in being a volunteer/ teacher/ doctor/ physician/ host/lawyer , so I’m writing to apply for it.
Apply the Language
Practice:
我想要为你工作因为我对…很感兴趣
I would like to work for you because I am interested in helping others/ teaching others/ saving people’s lives/ speaking in front of people/ looking for justice.…
The reasons why I apply for this position are as follows.
I have the confidence that I can be qualified for this job.
Apply the Language
Practice:
我是一个…样的人
I am a warm-hearted/ helpful/ responsible/ outgoing/ easygoing/confident/ just person.
Being outgoing and easy-going, I can get along well with others.
I am a confident person and adapt to new things quickly.
I am easy to get along with and enjoy working together with others.
Apply the Language
Practice:
我擅长…并具备…能力
I have always been good at communicating with others/ getting on well with others/solving problems/ expressing my ideas so I have excellent language skills, social skills, communicating skills.
Being outgoing and easy-going, I can get along well with others.
I am a confident person and adapt to new things quickly.
I am easy to get along with and enjoy working together with others.
Apply the Language
Practice:
感谢您的时间和注意
如果您能考虑我的申请,我将十分感激
期待您的回信
I would be grateful if you could give me the opportunity.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Thanks for your time and attention.
I would be interested in the role of reporter for local events.
I have participated in a volunteer programme…
I think I have the language skills to be a good reporter.
Para 1
Para 3
Para 2
Para 4
position
I'm very interested in becoming a journalist.
I am a hard-working and committed person.
qualities
reasons
qualifications
I feel I can get on well with people from different backgrounds.
I would also like to learn more about the things that are going on in the city.
I am also a good photographer.
Para 5
signing off
I have worked with lots of different people…
evidence
I have always been good at writing and I have read many novels. Last year, I won second prize…
linking words
linking words
Language
Apply and practice
Write a letter of application to apply for the position as a host in English Drama Festival.
(Structure and language)
Criteria
Editing Sheet
A Letter of Application Comment
Clearly state what position he / she is applying for 表述明确
Give reasons why he / she is interested in the job and why he / she would be suitable for it陈述理由充分
The letter is linked together well 恰当使用连接词
The letter is written in a formal style 使用正式语言
Mark any spelling, punctuation or grammar errors. Make any unclear expressions. Give suggestions if you can. Underline the expressions you like. Editing
Edit your letter in pairs according to editing sheet. Then share what you have written in class.
Homework
1.Sum up the structure and language of a letter of application.
2.Polish your writing with the help of the structure and more language.