1、Unit14Communication WorkshopWriting:A letter of Application南安市第三中学王荣生What job do you want to do in the future?Why?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 your Read the advertisement and the letter.Plea
2、se answer these questions.Reading1.What 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.1STUDENT POSTWe are looking for app
3、lications for the following posts:reporter for school news reporter for local events editor of language section editor of sports section Write to Mr Jiang Baohua(Student Post,PO Box1789,Riverside City),saying which post you are interested in.Give details about yourself,why you are interested in and
4、why you are suitable for the work.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 participate
5、d 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 rep
6、orter?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 baohuaStudent post,PO Box 1798,Riverside CityDear Mr.Jiang87 Taiyuan RoadRiverside City,China September 15,2005Your addressthe dateName and
7、 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
8、 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
9、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,sinceI have co-operated with lots of different people on many projects for community events.Personal quali
10、tiesI 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 fr
11、om you.Yours sincerely,Li MeilingMs.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 ofThe accident was due to his careless driving.该公司的问题在于运气不佳。The c
12、ompanys problems are due to bad luck.2.in addition:另外；除此之外additionally He is very wealthy.In addition,hes 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 hav
13、e known how to write a letter of application now,so lets have a try!Stage 1 题材分析1.本单元要求写一封求职信，求职信属于应用文的范畴，行文时，重点应放在对自己各方面能力的描述上，要突出自己的优势和特长，以提高自己的竞争力；2.字里行间要体现出自信与恳切，语言要简明扼要；3.求职信常以第一人称来写，时态以一般现在时为主,兼用一般将来时。Stage 2 思路分析1.认真审题，准确定位2.主题：写求职信3.人称：第一人称4.时态：以一般现在时为主5.2.抓准要点，列出提纲6.根据题目要求，可列提纲如下：7.（1）陈述信息来
14、源8.（2）介绍个人情况（教育背景、特长等）9.（3）结束语3.增加细节，充实文章在提纲的基础上添枝加叶，增加一些情理之中的内容。4.变换结构，丰富表达要选用恰当的表达、句型来表达有关内容。并列句、分词短语、as well as,not onlybut also结构等多多益善，以使表达更地道、更出彩。5.巧妙过渡，行文流畅挖掘要点、句子之间的逻辑联系，选用恰当的连词、过渡词，使整篇文章浑然一体。part 1 Simply state your reasons for writing.Part2Explain why you are interested in the job.Part3Give
15、 examples to show your personal qualities.Part 4Write about your qualifications and practical skills.Name and address of the companyGreeting Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms或Dear Sir/MadamYour addressThe dateFormal endingYour signaturePrint your nameStage 3第一部分：信息来源和要申请的职位。Stage 4 常用语句：1.我非常兴奋地听到你们公司正在招聘一名英语秘书。I am
16、 extremely excited to hear that your company is recruiting an English secretary.2.我从报纸的广告上了解到贵公司在招一名会计，我想申请该职位。From your advertisement in the newspaper,I know that your company needs an accountant and I would like to apply for the position.3.我写信来是要申请一个兼职记者的职位，这是我从报纸上看到的你们刊登的广告。（which 引导的非限制性定语从句）。I
17、am writing to apply for a position of part-time reporter,which I saw advertised in the newspaper.4.这份工作看起来非常有趣，并且我已经向往这类工作好久了。The job sounds particularly interesting and it is the kind of work I have wanted to do for quite a long time.6.我17岁，在三中读高二。I am seventeen years old and I am in my second year
18、 at No.3 senior high school.5.如果我得到这份工作，我确定我能做好。Im sure I will be able to do it well if I get the job.7.我毕业于厦门大学英语专业。I graduated from Xiamen university,majoring in English.8.我擅长英语，口语和书面表达流利，并且精通计算机。I am good at English,fluent in spoken and written English,and have a good command of computer.9.自从大学毕业
19、之后，我一直从事秘书工作。I have been working as a secretary since I graduated from college.10.我有四年的秘书工作经验。I have had the experience of secretary for four years.11.我有很好的团队精神，将能够跟同事们融洽相处。With good teamwork spirit,I will get along well with my co-workers.12.我希望能够得到面试的机会。I wish I had a chance to be interviewed.13.我
20、盼望能够早日收到你们的回复。I look forward to receiving your early reply.第三部分：感谢对方看到你的求职信，并标明你希望尽快得到对方的回复。常用语句：1.I would very much appreciate the chance to talk to you.2.Thank you for your consideration.I wish to get your reply soon.3.I will be quite grateful if I am offered the opportunity.Paragraph 1 Sentence P
21、atternsI am writing to you forI am interested in applying for the job ofI 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 aboutI feel that to
22、 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 cityParagraph 3 Sentence PatternsI think I am a person.For example,I have participated in I also feel that I canF
23、inally,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 eventsParagraph 4 Sentence Patterns I think I would be a g
24、ood 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 writtenIn 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),
25、driving license,cooking,first aidFormal ending Sentence PatternsI look forward to hearing from you soon.Yours sincerely(when you know the persons name)Yours faithfully(when you dont)Sign your namePrint your nameHappy writing!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公司要招聘一名英语秘书，你很感兴趣。请给该公司写一封求职信，包括以下要点：1.年龄；
26、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100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；GUIDED WRITING【写作任务】Dear sir/Madam,I learned from the newspaper that your company needs an English secretary.Im really interested in this position and hope I can work for you.Im 18 years old and will be graduating from Xinxing Foreign Language S
27、chool this July.Im an excellent student,among the top 5 in my class of 50 students.Im good at English,especially spoken English.I often use 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,Im easy to get along with and I like to make friends.Im looking forward to your reply.Sincerely yours,Li Hua
