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PRACTICAL WRITING
An Application Letter
Teaching ContentIn today’s lesson, we will:read the sample of application letteranalyze it to get some useful tipswrite an application letter.Read and ThinkRead the application letter on your work sheet and find answers to following questions:Who is the writer of the letter Who is the receiver of the letter What’s the writer’s writing purpose Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm Li Hua, an exchange student from China. Learning that volunteer students are wanted for a Chinese painting exhibition, I'm writing to apply for the position.
I think I'm quite equal to the post. To begin with, having learned Chinese painting since a young age helps me develop a deep understanding of this unique art form. This makes it possible for me to explain the techniques and background of a certain painting. Besides, being fluent in both English and Chinese enables me to communicate with others without difficulty.
I would be grateful if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Read and Think
Read the application letter on your work sheet and find answers to following questions:
1. Who is the writer of the letter
Li Hua, an exchange student in China.
2. Who is the receiver of the letter
Someone in charge of the Chinese painting exhibition.
3. What’s the writer’s writing purpose
To apply for a volunteer position in the exhibition.
Tip 1: Figure out the writer, the receiver and the writing purpose before you start.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm Li Hua, an exchange student from China. Learning that volunteer students are wanted for a Chinese painting exhibition, I'm writing to apply for the position.
I think I'm quite equal to the post. To begin with, having learned Chinese painting since a young age helps me develop a deep understanding of this unique art form. This makes it possible for me to explain the techniques and background of a certain painting. Besides, being fluent in both English and Chinese enables me to communicate with others without difficulty.
I would be grateful if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Read and Analyze
Read and find out what is written in each paragraph.
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 3
self introduction
writing background and purpose
writing purpose (again) + ending
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm Li Hua, an exchange student from China. Learning that volunteer students are wanted for a Chinese painting exhibition, I'm writing to apply for the position.
I think I'm quite equal to the post. To begin with, having learned Chinese painting since a young age helps me develop a deep understanding of this unique art form. This makes it possible for me to explain the techniques and background of a certain painting. Besides, being fluent in both English and Chinese enables me to communicate with others without difficulty.
I would be grateful if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Read and Analyze
Read and find out what is written in each paragraph.
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
self introduction
writing background and purpose
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Sentence 4
writing purpose (again) + ending
Tip 2: List the points you are going to write.
topic sentence
to link and to lead
Point 1
to present an advantage
to explain why is it useful
Point 2
to present and explain
Read and Analyze
Think about the two advantages presented by the writer and conclude the principles in selecting points.
experience of learning Chinese painting
ability to speak English and Chinese
Tip 3: Carefully choose your points to achieve your writing purpose.
Principles:
Highly relevant to the position
Independent from each other
Think and Conclude
Look at the way the writer organized the points and conclude several principles.
Tip 4: Use transition phrases to connect sentences and always refer to your writing purpose.
I think I'm quite equal to the post. To begin with, having learned Chinese painting since a young age helps me develop a deep understanding of this unique art form. This makes it possible for me to explain the techniques and background of a certain painting. Besides, being fluent in both English and Chinese enables me to communicate with others without difficulty.
Read and Compare
Read the three endings below and decide which one is the best.
I would be on cloud nine if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your early reply.
I would be grateful if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your early reply.
I would be grateful if you could allow me to be part of this meaningful event. Looking forward to your early reply.
Review and Feel
Tip 1: Figure out the writer, the receiver and the writing purpose before you start.
Tip 2: List the points you are going to write.
Tip 3: Carefully choose your points to achieve your writing purpose.
Tip 4: Use transition phrases to connect sentences and always refer to your writing purpose.
Tip 5: Give a polite, proper and personalized ending.
假如你是李华,暑期在伦敦学习,得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展览。请写一封信申请做志愿者。
1.写作目的;
2.个人优势;
3.能做的事情。
Self-introduction
Writing background
Review and Feel
Tip 1: Figure out the writer, the receiver and the writing purpose before you start.
Tip 2: List the points you are going to write.
Tip 3: Carefully choose your points to achieve your writing purpose.
Tip 4: Use transition phrases to connect sentences and always refer to your writing purpose.
Tip 5: Give a polite, proper and personalized ending.
Tip 6: Dig out the hidden points after reading the introduction.
Apply and Practice
假如你是李华,从互联网上得知一个国际中学生组织在新加坡(Singapore)举办夏令营,欢迎各国学生参加。请写一封邮件申请参加。内容包括:
1.自我介绍
2.参加意图
注意:词数80词左右;可以适当增加调节,使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm Li Hua, a middle school student from China. I read the announcement of the summer camp that you have posted on the Internet and I am interested in it.
I know that you welcome students from different countries and I'd like to take part in it. I've been learning English for 10 years, and I can speak fluent English. What is more, I'll be able to tell students from other countries about China and learn about their countries as well. I hope I will be accepted as a member of your summer camp.
I would be grateful if you could allow me to be part of summer camp. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Homework
假如你是光明中学足球队队长李华,请你给上海希望国际学校足球队负贵人Mr Brown发一封邮件,邀请该校足球队来你校打一场友谊赛。要点包括:
1. 发出邀请;
2. 友谊赛的意义和目的。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,使内容充实,行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Brown,
I hope this email finds you well.
假如你是李华,你从学校网站上得知,年后你校将组织学校外教给学生培训英语,计划在学生中招10名助教(teaching assistant)。请根据以下要点提示,写封邮件提出申请。
写信目的;
个人优势
注意:词数80词左右;可以适当增加调节,使行文连贯。
Thank You !