Task 2 Write for Practical Purposes
A Letter of Application(求职信)
Activity 1 Study the Sample
求职信作为一种商务信函,写作时要注意信件的格式应规范严谨,语言应简洁。它主要是表现那些简历里没有的东西,或直接点出为什么你的经历很适合这份工作。要多说自己有什么价值,少说自己有多渴望这份工作。不要把所有专长写在上面,这样就无法突出你的特长,应针对岗位要求,这样才能令用人单位看出重点,增加面试机会。
Activity 2 Write with Given Information
☛ Fill in the blanks by choosing all the possible answers.
B C 1. A. Dear Sir or Madam
B. Dear Mr. Farnham
C. Dear Mr. Peter Farnham
D. To whom it may concern
答案解析:Dear Sir or Madam 和To whom it may concern 用于不确定收信人名字时的统称。
A C 2. A. apply for the position
B. apply to the job
C. apply for the post
D. apply the job
答案解析:“申请或应聘……”应使用“apply for…”。ABCD 3. A. attached my resume
B. enclosed my CV
C. enclosed my resume
D. attached my CV
答案解析:“随信附上简历”的不同表达。
CD 4. A. Give me the chance
B. I must have the opportunity
C. I sincerely hope to have the chance
D. I would enjoy having the opportunity
答案解析:CD语气更委婉、有礼貌。
BCD 5. A. Best wishes
B. Yours sincerely
C. Yours truly
D. Sincerely
答案解析:在商务求职信中Best wishes显得过于亲密或随意。
Activity 3 Write Alone