UNIT 7 CAREERS WRITING WORKSHOP课件-（共52张PPT）高中英语北师大版（2019）选择性必修第三册
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(共52张PPT)
UNIT 7 CAREERS
WRITING WORKSHOP
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To read and talk about writing a letter of application;
To read and talk about job advertisements and applications;
To read for general understanding;
To read for specific information and deep understanding;
To compare personal opinions with the ideas of others;
To understand and learn words and expressions in context;
To write a formal email to ask for more information.
KEY POINTS AND DIFFICULT POINTS
More time is needed to write a letter of application;
To analyse the structure and language of a job advertisement;
To answer the comprehension questions;
To get general idea and key information in the text;
To struggle with sentence construction and spelling;
To struggle with grammar rules and usage.
To compose writing through outlining, drafting and editing.
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
GET READY FOR WRITING
application letter
my name
my qualifications
the job that I want
reasons why I apply
my qualities
my previous experience
READ FOR WRITING
Read the job advertisement below and the application letter on the next page. Answer the questions.
1. What reasons does Li Meiling give for applying for the job
She wants to become a journalist.
2. What evidence does she give to show that:
· she is hard-working and committed
She participates in a volunteer programme.
READ FOR WRITING
Read the job advertisement below and the application letter on the next page. Answer the questions.
· she would be a good reporter
She has worked with many kinds of people on many projects for local events.
2. What evidence does she give to show that:
· she gets on well with people from different backgrounds
She has been good at writing and has read many novels.
READ FOR WRITING
Read the advertisement and answer the following question.
1. What kinds of jobs are being offered
Photographer, reporter, editor, website engineer.
2. What kind of company posted the advertisement
A newspaper called “Student Post”.
3. How should people apply for the job
Through email.
4. What should the email say
Why you are suitable and details about yourself.
READ FOR WRITING
Read the letter and answer the following questions.
1. What grade is Meiling in
Second year of senior secondary school.
2. What else is she sending with the email
Her CV.
3. What accomplishment does she mention
Winning a writing award.
READ FOR WRITING
Read and answer the following questions.
1. Why does Li Meiling write to Mr Cowle
A. She intends to seek help.
B. She would like to interview Mr Cowle.
C. She plans to apply for a position in the school newspaper.
D. She is interested in a post.
√
READ FOR WRITING
Read and answer the following questions.
2. Why does Li Meiling apply for the position as a reporter
A. She hopes to ignore what’s happening.
B. She can be well prepared for her future job.
C. She likes becoming a journalist.
D. She thinks it is no use knowing about the city.
√
READ FOR WRITING
Read and answer the following questions.
3. Why does Li Meiling think she has the language skills to be a good reporter
A. She is good at writing novels.
B. She won second prize in the City Writing Competition.
C. She is skillful in writing.
D. She is a good photographer.
√
Read the letter again. Match the five parts (1–5) in the letter with the main topics or functions (a-e) below.
a signing off
b personal qualities
c qualifications
d reasons for being interested in the jobs
e stating the position applying for
5
3
4
2
1
FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE
Analyse the structure of the application letter.
FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE
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.
writing purpose
how I got the information
position I apply for
Analyse the structure of the application letter.
FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE
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.
basic information
reason for being interested in the job
Analyse the structure of the application letter.
FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE
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.
personal qualities
evidence
Analyse the structure of the application letter.
FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE
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.
qualifications
evidence
FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND 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.
FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE
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 ...
Sentence Builder
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
本写作要求写求职信，体裁是应用文。求职信的目的是让对方了解自己并录用自己。本信件属于正式的信件，因此，我们应该使用正式规范的语言。人称以第一人称为主，时态以一般现在时为主。
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
1. 开头
（1）陈述信息的来源，即Where do you get the information
（2）说明要申请的职位，即I'd like to apply for...
（3）表达自己的兴趣和愿望，即I am interested in… and hope...
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
2. 主体
（1）申请该职位的原因，即Why do you choose the position
（2）教育背景，曾在哪里学习过，即Where did you study
（3）你的兴趣爱好或特长，即 What are your hobbies or specialities
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
3. 结尾
感谢对方看你的求职信，并希望尽快得到对方的回复，即Thank you for the chance... Look forward to your reply...
第一部分：引出话题（说明信息来源并表明求职心意）；
第二部分：自我介绍（基本信息及个人优势）；
第三部分：总结全文（表达感谢或希望得到回复或面试机会）
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
4. 写作模板
说明信息来源，点出写信的目的。
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.
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
阐述自己符合对方要求的情况。
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）.
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
Being a/ an _________ young person, I like _________（爱好三）. Besides, I'm _________（爱好四）.
表达对这份工作的真诚期待。
I will be much grateful if _________ （要求）. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
_________
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
5. 常用表达
（1）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
apply for 应聘 learn from… 从……得知/ 了解
be qualified for… 适合…… look forward to 期待
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
（2）经典套用句型
① 首句
Your advertised position of sales manager interests me.
我对你们招聘广告中的销售经理一职很感兴趣。
I want to apply for a position in your firm.
我想在你的公司申请一个工作职位。
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
② 中句
After graduating from a middle school, I always...
从中学毕业后，我一直……
I'm good at English listening and speaking.
我的英语听力和口语都很好。
I want to get the job and work for your company very much.
我非常想得到这份工作并为贵公司服务。
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
I have been working in… since graduation, and have therefore attained a fair knowledge and experience in this field.
自从毕业后，我一直从事……因此在该领域内我获得了充足的知识和经验。
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。
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
③ 尾句
Should you grant me a personal interview, I would be most grateful.
如果你能给我一次面试机会，我将不胜感激。
If I am accepted, I will do my best.
如果被录用，我将尽最大的努力。
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
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。
I'm sure I will be fit for the position. If you agree with me, please call me at…
我确信自己适合这个职位，如果你同意我的话，请拨打……联系我。
COMPOSE YOUR WRITING
1. Outlining
Complete the outline of your letter of application based on Activity 3.
Choose a job you like and write an application letter. The whole class, as the board of the newspaper, will decide if you will be hired.
1. In which way are you going to write, formal or informal
2. What information or examples are you going to provide in the application letter
COMPOSE YOUR WRITING
Use the following outline to help you.
The position you want to apply for: _________________________
Your reasons for being interested in the job: ________________
Your personal qualities: ___________________________________
The evidence of your personal qualities: ___________________ Your qualifications: _______________________________________
The evidence of your qualifications: _______________________
Signing off: _______________________________________________
COMPOSE YOUR WRITING
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 linking words for additional points and reasons;
· be formal.
Writing Help
2. Drafting Use your outline and the Writing Help to write an application letter for the job you chose.
COMPOSE YOUR WRITING
3. Editing
Edit your letter in pairs. Then share what you have written in class.
Does the writer clearly state what position he/ she is applying for
Does the writer give reasons why he/she is interested in the job and 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
COMPOSE YOUR WRITING
Sample Writing
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of a part-time English reporter, which was advertised in today’s newspaper. I am sure I am qualified for the job.
I’m a sixteen-year-old student from Yucai Middle School. As a student, I read a lot, which broadens my horizons. And I have a good command of English, especially spoken English.
COMPOSE YOUR WRITING
Sample Writing
Besides, being an outgoing student, I enjoy working with others. Above all, I once served as a reporter for my school newspaper.
I sincerely hope you’ll give me an answer at your earliest convenience.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
VOCABULARY
1. advertise
advertise for sb./ sth. 登广告招聘……
advertise widely 大规模地做
advertise oneself 自吹自擂 advertise business 营业广告
advertisement n. 广告 advertising n. 广告业
advertiser n. 登广告的人
练习：We want to _____________ for a new sales manager.
advertise
VOCABULARY
2. qualification
have (no) qualifications for (doing) sth. （没）有（做）……的资格
have (no) qualifications to do sth. （没）有做……的资格
qualify vi. 合格，取得资格（或学历）vt. 使合格，使具备资格
qualify (sb.) for…（使某人）能胜任……；（使某人）有资格……
qualified adj. 具备……的资历/ 学历；具备……的知识/ 技能，符合资格
be qualified to do sth. 有资格做某事
练习：A victory in this game will earn them ___________________ for the World Cup.
qualification
VOCABULARY
3. would like
would like to do sth. 想要做某事
feel like sth. 想要某物 feel like doing sth. 想要做某事
want sth. 想要某物 want to do sth. 想要做某事
练习：I ________________ to take this opportunity of telling you about a new service.
would like
VOCABULARY
4. participate in
participate in (doing) sth. with sb. 与某人一起参加/ 参与做某事
participation n. 参加；参与
participant n. 参加者；参与者
练习：Everyone in the class is expected to _______________ actively ______ these discussions.
participate
in
LANGUAGE POINTS
1. Applicants with relevant experience can write to Thomas Cowle...
applicant n. 申请人
There are more than fifty job applicants waiting outside the office to compete for a position.
有五十多名求职者等在办公室外面竞争一个职位。
-ant 结尾表示“……者，……人”的常见的词汇有：
assistant 助手；servant 仆人；consultant 顾问
accountant 会计；participant 参与者；immigrant 移民
LANGUAGE POINTS
2. In addition, I am also a good photographer, which might be useful for some of the articles.
in addition 除此之外= besides/moreover/furthermore/what’s more
I can post the letter for you. In addition, doing some walking does me good.
我可以帮你寄这封信。此外，散步对我有好处。
I’d like to know how the audience react to his lecture. In addition, what he says is always impressive to me.
我想知道听众对他的演讲有何反应。此外，他说的话总是让我印象深刻。
LANGUAGE POINTS
3. 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.
It is + adj. + to do sth.
（1）it是形式主语，后面的不定式是真正的主语。常用于这个句式的形容词有easy, difficult, hard, strange, important, necessary, possible等。
（2）常见的it作形式主语的句式：
① It is + adj. + to do sth. / that...
② It is + adj. + for sb. / of sb. to do sth.
LANGUAGE POINTS
（1）“It is + adj. + for sb. + to do sth.”句式中的形容词通常表示事物的性质，如easy, difficult, important, necessary, possible等。
（2）“It is +adj. + of sb. + to do sth.”句式中的形容词通常表示人的品格或特点，如kind, polite, rude, foolish等。
It is sometimes difficult to work out the patterns of change.
有时很难弄清楚变化的模式。
Elephants need large living spaces, so it's difficult for them to adapt to the changes.
大象需要很大的生存空间，所以它们很难适应变化。
PRACTICE
假定你是李华，将于今年7月从新星外语学校毕业，你从报纸上得知B&B公司要招聘一名英文秘书，你很感兴趣。请给该公司写一封求职信，包括下列要点：
1. 年龄；
2. 学习情况及英语水平；
3. 兴趣和特长；
4. 性格特点。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
PRACTICE
Dear Sir or Madam,
I learned from the newspaper that your company needs an English secretary.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
PRACTICE
Dear Sir or Madam,
I learned from the newspaper that your company needs an English secretary. I'm really interested in this position and hope I can work for you. I'm 18 years old and will be graduating from Xinxing Foreign Language School this July. I'm an excellent student, among the top 5 in my class of 50students.
I'm good at English, especially spoken English. I often use
One possible version
PRACTICE
the computer and I type very fast. In my spare time, I read a lot. Poems are my favorite. I enjoy music very much, too. Being an active young person, I like sports and outdoor activities. Besides, I'm easy to get along with and I like to make friends.
I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
SUMMARY
Learn how to write a letter of application;
Analyse the structure and language of a job advertisement;
Get general understanding and specific information;
Learn about and practice words and expressions in context;
Write with correct sentence construction and spelling;
Compose writing through outlining, drafting and editing.
Learn the structure and some polite language of a formal email by reading an email.
Thank you
UNIT 7 CAREERS
WRITING WORKSHOP
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To read and talk about writing a letter of application;
To read and talk about job advertisements and applications;
To read for general understanding;
To read for specific information and deep understanding;
To compare personal opinions with the ideas of others;
To understand and learn words and expressions in context;
To write a formal email to ask for more information.
KEY POINTS AND DIFFICULT POINTS
More time is needed to write a letter of application;
To analyse the structure and language of a job advertisement;
To answer the comprehension questions;
To get general idea and key information in the text;
To struggle with sentence construction and spelling;
To struggle with grammar rules and usage.
To compose writing through outlining, drafting and editing.
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
GET READY FOR WRITING
application letter
my name
my qualifications
the job that I want
reasons why I apply
my qualities
my previous experience
READ FOR WRITING
Read the job advertisement below and the application letter on the next page. Answer the questions.
1. What reasons does Li Meiling give for applying for the job
She wants to become a journalist.
2. What evidence does she give to show that:
· she is hard-working and committed
She participates in a volunteer programme.
READ FOR WRITING
Read the job advertisement below and the application letter on the next page. Answer the questions.
· she would be a good reporter
She has worked with many kinds of people on many projects for local events.
2. What evidence does she give to show that:
· she gets on well with people from different backgrounds
She has been good at writing and has read many novels.
READ FOR WRITING
Read the advertisement and answer the following question.
1. What kinds of jobs are being offered
Photographer, reporter, editor, website engineer.
2. What kind of company posted the advertisement
A newspaper called “Student Post”.
3. How should people apply for the job
Through email.
4. What should the email say
Why you are suitable and details about yourself.
READ FOR WRITING
Read the letter and answer the following questions.
1. What grade is Meiling in
Second year of senior secondary school.
2. What else is she sending with the email
Her CV.
3. What accomplishment does she mention
Winning a writing award.
READ FOR WRITING
Read and answer the following questions.
1. Why does Li Meiling write to Mr Cowle
A. She intends to seek help.
B. She would like to interview Mr Cowle.
C. She plans to apply for a position in the school newspaper.
D. She is interested in a post.
√
READ FOR WRITING
Read and answer the following questions.
2. Why does Li Meiling apply for the position as a reporter
A. She hopes to ignore what’s happening.
B. She can be well prepared for her future job.
C. She likes becoming a journalist.
D. She thinks it is no use knowing about the city.
√
READ FOR WRITING
Read and answer the following questions.
3. Why does Li Meiling think she has the language skills to be a good reporter
A. She is good at writing novels.
B. She won second prize in the City Writing Competition.
C. She is skillful in writing.
D. She is a good photographer.
√
Read the letter again. Match the five parts (1–5) in the letter with the main topics or functions (a-e) below.
a signing off
b personal qualities
c qualifications
d reasons for being interested in the jobs
e stating the position applying for
5
3
4
2
1
FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE
Analyse the structure of the application letter.
FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE
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.
writing purpose
how I got the information
position I apply for
Analyse the structure of the application letter.
FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE
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.
basic information
reason for being interested in the job
Analyse the structure of the application letter.
FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE
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.
personal qualities
evidence
Analyse the structure of the application letter.
FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE
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.
qualifications
evidence
FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND 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.
FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE
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 ...
Sentence Builder
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
本写作要求写求职信，体裁是应用文。求职信的目的是让对方了解自己并录用自己。本信件属于正式的信件，因此，我们应该使用正式规范的语言。人称以第一人称为主，时态以一般现在时为主。
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
1. 开头
（1）陈述信息的来源，即Where do you get the information
（2）说明要申请的职位，即I'd like to apply for...
（3）表达自己的兴趣和愿望，即I am interested in… and hope...
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
2. 主体
（1）申请该职位的原因，即Why do you choose the position
（2）教育背景，曾在哪里学习过，即Where did you study
（3）你的兴趣爱好或特长，即 What are your hobbies or specialities
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
3. 结尾
感谢对方看你的求职信，并希望尽快得到对方的回复，即Thank you for the chance... Look forward to your reply...
第一部分：引出话题（说明信息来源并表明求职心意）；
第二部分：自我介绍（基本信息及个人优势）；
第三部分：总结全文（表达感谢或希望得到回复或面试机会）
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
4. 写作模板
说明信息来源，点出写信的目的。
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.
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
阐述自己符合对方要求的情况。
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）.
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
Being a/ an _________ young person, I like _________（爱好三）. Besides, I'm _________（爱好四）.
表达对这份工作的真诚期待。
I will be much grateful if _________ （要求）. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
_________
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
5. 常用表达
（1）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
apply for 应聘 learn from… 从……得知/ 了解
be qualified for… 适合…… look forward to 期待
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
（2）经典套用句型
① 首句
Your advertised position of sales manager interests me.
我对你们招聘广告中的销售经理一职很感兴趣。
I want to apply for a position in your firm.
我想在你的公司申请一个工作职位。
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
② 中句
After graduating from a middle school, I always...
从中学毕业后，我一直……
I'm good at English listening and speaking.
我的英语听力和口语都很好。
I want to get the job and work for your company very much.
我非常想得到这份工作并为贵公司服务。
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
I have been working in… since graduation, and have therefore attained a fair knowledge and experience in this field.
自从毕业后，我一直从事……因此在该领域内我获得了充足的知识和经验。
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。
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
③ 尾句
Should you grant me a personal interview, I would be most grateful.
如果你能给我一次面试机会，我将不胜感激。
If I am accepted, I will do my best.
如果被录用，我将尽最大的努力。
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
求职信
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。
I'm sure I will be fit for the position. If you agree with me, please call me at…
我确信自己适合这个职位，如果你同意我的话，请拨打……联系我。
COMPOSE YOUR WRITING
1. Outlining
Complete the outline of your letter of application based on Activity 3.
Choose a job you like and write an application letter. The whole class, as the board of the newspaper, will decide if you will be hired.
1. In which way are you going to write, formal or informal
2. What information or examples are you going to provide in the application letter
COMPOSE YOUR WRITING
Use the following outline to help you.
The position you want to apply for: _________________________
Your reasons for being interested in the job: ________________
Your personal qualities: ___________________________________
The evidence of your personal qualities: ___________________ Your qualifications: _______________________________________
The evidence of your qualifications: _______________________
Signing off: _______________________________________________
COMPOSE YOUR WRITING
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 linking words for additional points and reasons;
· be formal.
Writing Help
2. Drafting Use your outline and the Writing Help to write an application letter for the job you chose.
COMPOSE YOUR WRITING
3. Editing
Edit your letter in pairs. Then share what you have written in class.
Does the writer clearly state what position he/ she is applying for
Does the writer give reasons why he/she is interested in the job and 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
COMPOSE YOUR WRITING
Sample Writing
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of a part-time English reporter, which was advertised in today’s newspaper. I am sure I am qualified for the job.
I’m a sixteen-year-old student from Yucai Middle School. As a student, I read a lot, which broadens my horizons. And I have a good command of English, especially spoken English.
COMPOSE YOUR WRITING
Sample Writing
Besides, being an outgoing student, I enjoy working with others. Above all, I once served as a reporter for my school newspaper.
I sincerely hope you’ll give me an answer at your earliest convenience.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
VOCABULARY
1. advertise
advertise for sb./ sth. 登广告招聘……
advertise widely 大规模地做
advertise oneself 自吹自擂 advertise business 营业广告
advertisement n. 广告 advertising n. 广告业
advertiser n. 登广告的人
练习：We want to _____________ for a new sales manager.
advertise
VOCABULARY
2. qualification
have (no) qualifications for (doing) sth. （没）有（做）……的资格
have (no) qualifications to do sth. （没）有做……的资格
qualify vi. 合格，取得资格（或学历）vt. 使合格，使具备资格
qualify (sb.) for…（使某人）能胜任……；（使某人）有资格……
qualified adj. 具备……的资历/ 学历；具备……的知识/ 技能，符合资格
be qualified to do sth. 有资格做某事
练习：A victory in this game will earn them ___________________ for the World Cup.
qualification
VOCABULARY
3. would like
would like to do sth. 想要做某事
feel like sth. 想要某物 feel like doing sth. 想要做某事
want sth. 想要某物 want to do sth. 想要做某事
练习：I ________________ to take this opportunity of telling you about a new service.
would like
VOCABULARY
4. participate in
participate in (doing) sth. with sb. 与某人一起参加/ 参与做某事
participation n. 参加；参与
participant n. 参加者；参与者
练习：Everyone in the class is expected to _______________ actively ______ these discussions.
participate
in
LANGUAGE POINTS
1. Applicants with relevant experience can write to Thomas Cowle...
applicant n. 申请人
There are more than fifty job applicants waiting outside the office to compete for a position.
有五十多名求职者等在办公室外面竞争一个职位。
-ant 结尾表示“……者，……人”的常见的词汇有：
assistant 助手；servant 仆人；consultant 顾问
accountant 会计；participant 参与者；immigrant 移民
LANGUAGE POINTS
2. In addition, I am also a good photographer, which might be useful for some of the articles.
in addition 除此之外= besides/moreover/furthermore/what’s more
I can post the letter for you. In addition, doing some walking does me good.
我可以帮你寄这封信。此外，散步对我有好处。
I’d like to know how the audience react to his lecture. In addition, what he says is always impressive to me.
我想知道听众对他的演讲有何反应。此外，他说的话总是让我印象深刻。
LANGUAGE POINTS
3. 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.
It is + adj. + to do sth.
（1）it是形式主语，后面的不定式是真正的主语。常用于这个句式的形容词有easy, difficult, hard, strange, important, necessary, possible等。
（2）常见的it作形式主语的句式：
① It is + adj. + to do sth. / that...
② It is + adj. + for sb. / of sb. to do sth.
LANGUAGE POINTS
（1）“It is + adj. + for sb. + to do sth.”句式中的形容词通常表示事物的性质，如easy, difficult, important, necessary, possible等。
（2）“It is +adj. + of sb. + to do sth.”句式中的形容词通常表示人的品格或特点，如kind, polite, rude, foolish等。
It is sometimes difficult to work out the patterns of change.
有时很难弄清楚变化的模式。
Elephants need large living spaces, so it's difficult for them to adapt to the changes.
大象需要很大的生存空间，所以它们很难适应变化。
PRACTICE
假定你是李华，将于今年7月从新星外语学校毕业，你从报纸上得知B&B公司要招聘一名英文秘书，你很感兴趣。请给该公司写一封求职信，包括下列要点：
1. 年龄；
2. 学习情况及英语水平；
3. 兴趣和特长；
4. 性格特点。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
PRACTICE
Dear Sir or Madam,
I learned from the newspaper that your company needs an English secretary.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
PRACTICE
Dear Sir or Madam,
I learned from the newspaper that your company needs an English secretary. I'm really interested in this position and hope I can work for you. I'm 18 years old and will be graduating from Xinxing Foreign Language School this July. I'm an excellent student, among the top 5 in my class of 50students.
I'm good at English, especially spoken English. I often use
One possible version
PRACTICE
the computer and I type very fast. In my spare time, I read a lot. Poems are my favorite. I enjoy music very much, too. Being an active young person, I like sports and outdoor activities. Besides, I'm easy to get along with and I like to make friends.
I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
SUMMARY
Learn how to write a letter of application;
Analyse the structure and language of a job advertisement;
Get general understanding and specific information;
Learn about and practice words and expressions in context;
Write with correct sentence construction and spelling;
Compose writing through outlining, drafting and editing.
Learn the structure and some polite language of a formal email by reading an email.
Thank you