Unit 14 Careers communication workshop

课件33张PPT。Period
OneReading & WritingUnit14
Communication Workshop In this lesson you will
1. write a letter of application in order to get your dream job;
2. use linking words expressing cause in your writing.ObjectivesWhat job do you want to do in the future?Lead -inHow will you apply for the job you like? Writing a letter of application well is very important.curriculum vitaeCV=Enclose a copy of yourRead the advertisement and the letter. Please answer these questions.ReadingWhat reasons does Li Meiling give for applying for the job?
2. What evidence does she give to show that:
a) she is hard-working and committed?
b) she gets on well with people from
different backgrounds?
c) she would be a good reporter? Ex. 1 1.What reasons does Li Meiling give for applying for the job?
She is interested in being a journalist and wants to learn more about things that are going on in the city.2.What evidence does she give to show that:
a) she is hard-working and committed?
She has participated for the last three years in a volunteer programme.2.What evidence does she give to show that:
b) she gets on well with people from different backgrounds?
She has worked with lots of different people on many projects for local events.2.What evidence does she give to show that:
c) she would be a good reporter?
She has good language skills. She has always been good at writing and she has read many novels by distinguished authors and is a good photographer.Mr. Jiang baohua
Student post,
PO Box 1798,
Riverside City
Dear Mr. Jiang87 Taiyuan Road
Riverside City,
China
September 15,2005Your address
the dateName and address of the companyGreetingI am writing to apply for a position at Student Post, which I saw advertised in the school newsletter last week. I would be interested in the role of reporter for community events. I enclose a copy of my CV.
Reason for writingI am 17 years old and I am in my second year at No.5 Senior High Scholl. I would like to work for you because I am very interested in journalism. I would also like to learn more about things that are going on in the city as I feel that it is important to know about the city we live in.Reasons for interestI am a hard-working and committed person. I have participated for the last three years in a voluntary programme, Community Links,visiting elderly people in my local area. I feel that I can get on well with people from different backgrounds, since I have co-operated with lots of different people on many projects for community events.
Personal qualities
I think I would be a good journalist due to my language skills. I have always been a good writer. Last year I won the second prize at our District Writing Competition. In addition, I am also a keen photographer, which might be useful for some of the articles.
QualificationsI look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Meiling
Ms. Li MeilingSigning offLinking:Look at the underlined words in the letter. Do they express addition, contrast or reason?
Reason: because, as, since,
due to;
Addition: in addition Linking Words1. due to = because of
The accident was due to his careless driving.
该公司的问题在于运气不佳。
The company’s problems are due to bad luck.2. in addition: 另外；除此之外 additionally
He is very wealthy. In addition, he’s generous.
刘欢是位歌手。另外, 他还是一名大学老师。
Liu Huan is a singer. In addition, he is a college teacher.
in addition to: 除…之外；
Liu Huan is a singer in addition to a college teacher. Writing Help 2
( Page 90)You must have known how to write a letter of application now, so let’s have a try! Review the words about personalities. committed, hard-working, reliable, determined, enthusiastic, creative, confident , motivated, co-operative, generous, emotional, patient, organised, logical, flexible…
aggressive, resilient, courageous, imaginative --- 1 Heading2 Body3 Ending (key to Ex.2)
1 ____
2 ____
3 ____
4 ____
5 ____Reason for writingReasons for interestPersonal qualitiesQualificationsSigning offe dbcaLayoutParagraph 1 Sentence PatternsI am writing to you for…I am interested in applying for the job of…I enclose a copy of my CV.Simply state your reasons for writing.Explain why you are interested in the job.I would like to work for you because I am very interested in …I would also like to learn about / find out about…I feel that to learn something about … is extremely important.Paragraph 2 Sentence PatternsUseful words and phrases:
journalism / sports/ language…/ things in our school / things about sports…)/ sports / school / our city…Paragraph 3 Sentence PatternsI think I am a … person.For example, I have participated in …I also feel that I can…Finally, I am familiar with …Give examples to show your personal qualities and experiences.Useful words and phrases:
committed/ motivated/ creative… a voluntary programme… get on well/ deal with difficult problem… sports events/ school things /
community events…Paragraph 4 Sentence Patterns I think I would be a good … due to my …I am a competent(胜任的) … as I have completed a course in … I am fluent (流畅的) in spoken and written…In addition, I hold a certificate (证书) …Write about your qualifications and practical skills.Qualifications: voluntary work, holiday jobs, participation in … activitiesPractical skills: fluent in (language), driving license, cooking, first aidFormal ending Sentence PatternsI look forward to hearing from you soon.Happy writing! 假如你是张玲，看到China Daily上的招聘广告后，用英文写一封求职信， 要求包括以下所有内容.
WANTED
BEIJING WATCH COMPANY A SECRETARY
OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE P.O.BOX 109
Beijing
October 11, 2007
Dear sir,
I’ve just learned from the newspaper that a secretary of English Language is wanted in your company and I hope to get the job.
My name is Zhang Ling about 20. I’m healthy and 1.63 meters tall. I graduated from a senior middle school and once worked as a secretary in a company for two years. I am good at speaking and writing English and once won the second prize in an English contest in the middle school. Also, I am skilled in operating computers. In addition, I once worked as a volunteer for two years. I’m sure I am fit for the job and I will work hard for your company.
If all this satisfies you, please write to me.
Best wishes.
Yours sincerely,
Zhang Ling
Assignment1. Polish the Writing.
2. Language Power P74
Ex. 1,3.