1、Unit 7 Resumes and Application LettersLesson 1 ResumesLesson 2 Application LettersLesson 2 Application LettersWarming-up Answer the following questions:1.Have you ever written an application letter?2.Can you tell what an application letter is?3.When do people write an application letter?when looking
2、 for a job4.Who often write application letters?graduate students;job huntersBasic Structure of Lesson 2Looking AheadApproaching the TopicReady to WriteMy WritingFurther PracticeSelf-assessmentLooking Ahead(Aims and Contents)n Get the personal information from an application letter.n Understand what
3、 should be included in an application letter.n Remember some useful expressions related to an application letter.n Write an application letter correctly and appropriately.Approaching the TopicExercises 1-4(pp.91-94)Exe:1-2Conclusion:An application letter is often written by a job applicant and usual
4、ly contains the following information:the qualifications of the applicant;the specific job the applicant is applying for;the educational background of the applicant and some special skills,etc.Exe.3(The underlined sentences should be deleted.)Dear Mr.Martin,In reply to your advertisement in todays B
5、eijing Daily,I am applying for the position of secretary.May name is Liu Ying.I am twenty years old and I am quite slim and pretty.I will graduate from Beijing International Studies University in July 2004.My parents are both professors of this university and my uncle is CEO of a joint venture.I hav
6、e been studying English for the past four years.I majored in Secretarial and Public Relations English among my courses.I can speak English as well as a native speaker.I would very much like the opportunity to work in your company and convert my knowledge to practical use.I expect I may earn 2000 Yua
7、n a month.I am enclosing a resume and I would be very grateful if you would grant me an interview.Yours sincerely,Liu YingExe.4(The following is the reference.)(1)Snippet H(2)Snippet ADear Sir:(3)Snippet C (4)Snippet G (5)Snippet B(6)Snippet E(7)Snippet D(8)Snippet FYours faithfully,(Signature)Peter
8、 JohnsonReady to Write1.Learning FocusAn application letter for a job or a position is one type of business letter,which should include the following three parts:nIntroductory part:Identify the job or the position you are applying for as well as where you learned about the information.nBody:List you
9、r qualifications,including relevant courses,honors,work experience,and any other information that highlights your unique qualities.nClosing:Tell when you will be available for an interview and refer your readers to your resume.It provides the ways to contact you,such as your telephone number,mobile
10、phone number or e-mail address.2.Useful Expressions1)Expressions for the introductory part(1)In answer to your advertisement in todays China Daily for an English teacher,I offer myself as a candidate for the post.(2)The sales job which you describe in your advertisement in the Mirror of June 12 is o
11、ne for which I can show you some excellent qualifications.(3)I realize,of course,that you have made no advertisement and that therefore there is not likely to be any immediate vacancy,but I would be most grateful if I could be considered for the post of interpreter when you wish to fill such a vacan
12、cy.(4)Please consider me for the All-College Honors Scholarship.(5)I wish to apply for admission to your department as a graduate student.2)Expressions for the body(1)Someday in the future you may have a need for a new personal secretary.Here is why I would like to offer myself for the job.(2)This i
13、s for your file.I know there is no position open in your office at present,but I should like to be considered when there is one.(3)My extra-curricular activities provide me with numerous leadership opportunities and a chance to practice important skills vital for my career goal to become a high scho
14、ol science teacher.(4)I have just graduated from Catskill High School with good grades in English and History and I was editor of the school newspaper.3)Expressions for the closing(1)I can be available for interview at any time convenient to you and you may reach me at the phone number:0511-7642398.
15、(2)I am enclosing a resume and I would be very grateful if you would grant me an interview.(3)If you require any further information and let me know,I shall be happy to supply it.(4)I have enclosed with this letter a resume which lists my training and experience and two referees whom you may contact
16、.My WritingWrite an application letter according to the following advertisement.You may get some help from Useful Expressions and the suggested steps.Opportunities,April 20,2004CLERK/TYPIST(age 17-22)required forgeneral duties in Estate agents office.Good telephone manner essential for clientcontrac
17、t.Excellent salary.Promotion prospects.Please apply in writing with testimonial and names and addresses of two referees to:Manager,Hill,Smith&Co,.Ltd.,High Street,Lydford.Step 1 Brainstorm and List the advantages that would qualify you for the job.Step 2 List your relevant experience such as your co
18、urses,your previous summer jobs,your future plans,etc.Step 3 Write down the names and address of references you need in your letter.Step 4 Draft your application letter on a piece of paper.Step 5 Now please exchange your draft with your partner and check his/her draft according to the Checklist on P
19、.96.Step 6 Now please write your final application letter.My Writing参考答案 52,Rosemont Terrace,Hilsden,Plymouth.21 April,2004The Manager,Hill,Smith&Co.Ltd,High Street,Lydford.Dear Sir,I wish to apply for the post of clerk/typist advertised in Times of 20th April.I am 18 years old and I left school las
20、t June,having taken the CES examination in which I obtained grades one in English Language,History and Biology and Grades two in Mathematics and Geography.I have taken a course in Business Practice and have passed stage two of the RSA examinations in typing.I enclose a testimonial from the Reverend
21、J.Williams,who has known my family and me for many years.I give below the names and addresses of two referees,my former headmaster and my Typing teacher:Mr.G.Bond,Mrs.A.Ash,84,Mountside,3,Manor View,Plymouth.Plymouth.I can be available for interview at any time convenient to you and you may reach me
22、 at the phone number:0511-7642398.Yours faithfully,(signature)Mary Smith(Miss)Further PracticeBesides application letters for a job,there are some other application letters,such as application letters for a degree,application letters for admission to a school,and application letters for a scholarshi
23、p,etc.The following is an application letter for scholarship,read it carefully and then fill in the form.You may discuss with your partner to get his opinion about what information should be included in a letter of application for scholarship.Further Practice参考答案Exercise 1 Fill in the following form
24、 according to the letter on Page 97-98.All-College Honors ScholarshipApplication FormName First Middle LastAddress Date of birth Birthplace Month/Day/YearMajor Career goal JaneDoe1000 Anystreet;Any City,AnystateChemistry and Secondary Educationto become a high school science teacherExtra-curricular
25、activities:Academic achievement:Some other practical reasons:References:the President of the colleges chemistry club as well as a weekly volunteer at the Community Nature Centerhave a 3.8 overall G.P.A.and a 4.0 G.P.A.in my dual major,Chemistry and Secondary EducationReceiving this scholarship will
26、reduce the burden of my student loans and will also allow me to continue my volunteer workfrom:Dr.K.Smith,Dr.S.Gongora,and Dr.F.Chin.Exercise 3 Here is a situation for you to write an application letter.Situation:The World Bank is planning to offer scholarship for those who are going to study langua
27、ges at a university.Suppose you are Huang Xinyu,an excellent student majoring in biochemistry.You want to apply for a scholarship from the World Bank,please write an application letter.Exercise 3 参考答案81 Minglun StreestKaifeng,Henan,475001ChinaApril 18,2000The World BankAttention:Scholarship Programm
28、e1919 World Trade Building10 First AvenueNew York,NY 1001U.S.A.Dear Sirs:I have recently heard that the World Bank is offering scholarship for those who are going to study languages at a university.I would like to have you send me an application form.I received a score of 650 on TOFEL taken October
29、25,1999,and would like to improve my English abilities by studying in an English university.Although my major is biochemistry,I want to improve my English well enough to translate recent Chinese research in my field into English for publication in the West.Thank you for considering my application.Sincerely yours,Huang Xinyu(signature)Huang XinyuSelf-assessmentReflect yourself，encourage yourself,and improve yourself!
