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校本课程——写作与生活Writing Application Letters 茂名市一中　唐慧

Lead-in:人才招聘 • 沃尔玛公司是世界零售业巨头，沃尔玛公司茂名分店将于今年10月扩业，面向社会公开招聘以下人员： • 副总经理1名待遇：年薪不低于30万元 • 秘书1名待遇：年薪不低于15万元 • 以上均需本科以上学历，年龄:22－35岁，身高:女1.65米以上、男1.75米以上，熟悉企业内部运行，有良好的沟通能力，熟练运用office等办公软件及办公设备，英语达到四级以上，有工作管理经验优先。

Question: • If you were Mr. John Smith, would you give Jenny the chance of a job interview? • 10/6/2006 • Dear John, • My aunt Susan told me that you are looking for a secretary. Is that true? • I want this job very much. And I’ll work deadly hard if you give me the chance to try. • Love, • Jenny

Brainstorm • What information do you think an application letter should contain? • The name of the applicant. • The age of the applicant. • The qualifications of the applicant. • The educational background of the applicant. • Some special skills. • Telephone number or e-mail address. • …

How to organize Application Letters

Read a writing sample. Find out and write down the six parts of Lin Xue’s letter. • 1. Heading: • The writer’s address: ___________________ The date of writing: ____________________ • 2. Inside address: ________________________ • 3. Salutation: ____________________________ • 4. Introductory part: _____________________ • 5. Body: ________________________________ • 6. Closing: ______________________________ • 7. Complimentary closing: _______________ • 8. Signature: _____________________________

10/6/2006 • Dear John, • My aunt Susan told me that you are looking for a secretary. Is that true? • I want this job very much. And I will work deadly hard if you give me the chance to try. • Love, • Jenny Jenny didn’t give her family name to Mr Smith. The slang expression “work deadly hard” could not be used on formal occasions. The complimentary closing “love” should not be used in an application letter for someone you don’t know. It is not polite to address someone you don’t know by his first name like “Dear John”. Her writing style is too casual. Jenny didn’t give her address in the letter. Jenny didn't write an inner address. • Solve the problem: Why wouldn’t John give Jenny the chance of a job interview?

Rearrange the fragments • Peter’s application letter has been torn by his naughty cat. Please help him rearrange the fragments into a complete letter. • Group work: Try to find correct place and stick them in correct order.

H A • (1)__________ • (2)__________ • Dear Sir, • (3)_______________________________ • (4)________________ (5)________________ • (6)________________ (7)________________ • (8)________________ • Yours faithfully, • (signature) • Peter Johnson C B E G D F

Conclusion: the Structure of an Application Letter Heading Inside address Salutation Introductory part Body Closing Complimentary closing Signature

Writing • 假设你是林格格,家住茂名市高凉路101号,邮编:525000,毕业于广东外贸学院,有两年的业余秘书经验。联系电话：0668-2187051。 • 请根据下面这则广告用英语写封求职信。 Help Wanted • Walmart Company looking for secretary, aged between 20-35, height: 1.65 (female), 1.75 (male), good at spoken English and Mandarin, with a good knowledge of computer software design and office equipment, Maoming’s history, geography and culture, good at communication; experience helpful but not a must. Write to 211 Yingbin Road, Maoming 525000. • Tel: (0668) 2189088

注意：1.求职信须符合广告要求，可适当增加细节，使全文连贯。2.词数110左右。3.信的开头已写好，请接着往下写。注意：1.求职信须符合广告要求，可适当增加细节，使全文连贯。2.词数110左右。3.信的开头已写好，请接着往下写。 101 Gaoliang Road Maoming 525000 Guangdong June 12th, 2006 Walmart Company 211 Yingbin Road Maoming 525000 Guangdong Dear Sir /Madam, ____________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Some tips • Step 1 Brainstorm and list the advantages that would qualify you for the job. • Step 2 List your relevant experience such as your course, 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 Exchange your draft with your partner’s and cross-check.

Homework Write your composition on your exercise book. Thank you

101 Gaoliang Road Maoming 525000 Guangdong June 12th, 2006 Walmart Company 211 Yingbin Road Maoming 525000 Guangdong Dear Sir /Madam, Having read your ad. in the newspaper, I want to apply for the position of secretary.

I’m a 22-year-old girl; 1.66 meters in height. As a graduate from Guangdong Foreign Trade College, I majored in Secretarial and Public Relations English among my courses. I speak not only standard Mandarin but also excellent English. When I was at university, I got the first place in the competition of computer software design and English Speech. Interested in Chinese history, geography and culture, I have read a lot about them, especially those of Maoming. So I know her places of interest like the back of my hand. Besides, I worked part time as a sectary for two years at Travel Agency in Guangzhou. I do well in office equipments. What’s more, my voice is sweet, I always get on well with people.

I know Walmart Company is very famous and successful and if I’m given a chance to work there, I’m sure I can do it well. • If you require a letter of reference about my work and ability, please write to Ms. Nancy Adams, the manager of the Main Street Travel Agency in Guangzhou. My telephone number is 0668-2187051. Hoping to hear from you soon. • Yours Sincerely, • Lin Gege

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