A Job Worth Doing
---Language Points Grammar&Writing
Part1
language points and grammar
_______(situate)at 3,500 meters, La Paz is the highest capital in the world. Many roads are ___ bad condition .One road in particular ___________(consider)the most dangerous in the world. One day Timoteo ___________(drive) a lorry load of bananas when he came off the road at a bend. Somehow he ________(survive) .A few years later, he was called out in the night to help pull people out of a_______ (crash) bus, _____ had a profound effect on him. After that experience, he decided to take_____his place on the bend. Every day he stands on the bend _____a large circular board in his hand. Before he volunteered to direct the traffic, he_______(have) lots of jobs.
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I will never forget my first work experience. It was the end of July. I have done my final school exams two weeks before ,and I am waiting to go to university. I see an advertisement for a temporary job as a waiter in a smart restaurant. I write an application for the job, and soon I had received a reply. The manager asked me to start on Saturday. I excited to be offered the chance.
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Part2
How to write a job application letter
How to write a job application letter
a formal,usually written, request for something
such as a job
Teachers Wanted
EL house is a well-known English learning
center for high school students. We are
looking for teachers. The applicants should
meet the following requirements:
—Easygoing, patient and hard-working
—Rich Experience in teaching English
—Excellent command of English in both oral
and written
If interested in the position, please send
your application letter to elhouse@126.com
personality
experience
ability
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Ellen from Guangming No.1 Middle School. I’ve learned from the newspaper that you are in need of an English teacher. I’m really interested in it and would like to apply for it.
I have been teaching English for more than 11 years. I’m very enthusiastic, devoted and very patient. Besides, I have a good command of English, which helps me to become a better teacher. In addition, because of my wonderful teaching, I’ve been awarded “a model teacher” many times. So I’m convinced that I’m equal to the job.
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your early reply.
Sincerely yours,
Ellen
Greeting
Beginning
Body
Conclusion
Signature
The source
of information
The interest in the job and purpose
A brief
self-introduction
① I’m Ellen from Guangming
No.1 Middle School.
② I’ve learned from the
newspaper that you are
in need of an English teacher.
③ I’m really interested in it
and would like to apply for
it.
Para1:the beginning
Details:
? I am writing to apply for the position of
a salesman, which was advertised in China
daily.
? I have learned from your advertisement
that you are in need of a teacher.
? Having known that your office needs a
designer, I would like to apply for the post.
Useful sentences for you:
I have been teaching English for more than 11 years.
I’m very enthusiastic, devoted and very patient.
I have a good command of English,
which helps me to become a better teacher.
because of my wonderful teaching,
I’ve been awarded “a model teacher” many times.
So I’m convinced that I’m equal to the job.
xperience
ersonality
bility
onfidence
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p_________
a_____
c________
Para2: the body
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of
creative,optimistic,outgoing,easygoing,devoted,efficient, energetic, ambitious,enthusiastic,patient…
? be good ___…
do well __
? have the ability ___ do sth.
? have a good knowledge/command ___
? be qualified/fit/suitable to do the job.
? be equal to the job
Personality
Ability
Confidence
Useful expressions for you:
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.
Looking forward to your early reply.
1. I expect your early reply.
2. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
3. I wish to get your answer soon.
Para 3 conclusion
Some other useful sentences:
Possible answer:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Ellen from Guangming No.1 Middle School. I’ve learned from the newspaper that you are in need of an English teacher. I’m really interested in it and would like to apply for it.
I have been teaching English for more than 11 years. I’m very enthusiastic, devoted and very patient. Besides, I have a good command of English, which helps me to become a better teacher. In addition, because of my wonderful teaching, I’ve been awarded “a model teacher” many times. So I’m convinced that I’m equal to the job.
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your early reply.
Sincerely yours,
Ellen
1.我从广告上得知你们需要一名记者。
(in need of)
2.我性格很外向,这使我跟别人交流起来很容易。(make it adj. to do sth)
3.在学习了多年英语以后,我十分精通这门语言。(having done)
4.我曾经担任过两年的记者。
5.我认为我能胜任这份工作。
6.感谢你的考虑,我希望尽快得到您的答复。
1.I have learned from the newspaper that you’re in need of a reporter.
2.I am easygoing and outgoing, which makes it easy for
me to communicate with others very well.
3.Having learned English for many years, I have a
good command of it.
4.I once worked as a reporter for 2 years.
5.I think I am quite qualified for it.
6.Thank you for your consideration, I wish to get your
answer soon.
Before your writing:Translate the sentences
1.I have learned from the newspaper that you’re in need of a reporter.
2.I am easygoing and outgoing, which makes
it easy for me to communicate with others very well.
3.Having learned English for many years, I have a good command of it.
4.I once worked as a reporter for 2 years,
5.I think I am quite qualified for it.
6.Thank you for your consideration,I wish to get your answer soon.
题目要求:
假如你是高二学生李华,得知该报招聘兼职英文记者,你有意应聘。请用英语写一篇求职信。介绍自己的情况和特点。
注意:词数100左右
Writing: Challenge yourself
1.I have learned from the newspaper that you’re in need of a reporter.
2.I am easygoing and outgoing, which makes it easy for me to communicate with others very well.
3.Having learned English for many years, I have a good command of it.
4.I once worked as a reporter for 2 years,
5.I think I am quite qualified for it.
6.Thank you for your consideration, I wish to get your answer soon.
假如你是高二学生李华,得知该报招聘兼职记者,你有意应聘。请用英语写一篇求职信。介绍自己的情况和特点。
注意:词数100左右
Challenge yourself
Dear editor,
I’m Lihua, a 17-year-old girl from Senior 2. I have learned from the newspaper that you’re in need of a reporter. I would like to apply for the post.
I’m easygoing and outgoing, which makes it easy for me to communicate with others very well.In addition,having learned English for many years, I have a good command of it. Besides, I once worked as a reporter in my school for 2 years. I think I’m quite qualified for it.
Thank you for your consideration, I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Li Hua
Possible answer
Homework :
Make a summary about how to
write an application letter.