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Unit 1 Looking forward
Developing ideas （写作）
At the end of the class, we are expected to:
Extract the basic contents in a job advertisement.
Draft an application letter for an advertisement based on the structure.
Evaluate and polish our writing according to the given self-assessment criteria.
A job advertisement
What does it cover?
Use complete sencences to retell each qualification.
post/position
advertiser
relevant qualifications as well as working time
job nature
contact information
a Stating relevant past experience
b Ending by restating interest, as well as contact information
c Stating qualifications required
d Formal signing off
e Formal greeting
f Stating personal interest and career choice
g Stating purpose of the letter, including position applied for and how applicant came to know about it
e
g
f
c
a
b
d
the process of ending a written communication
Skim the application letter and match the headings to the sections.
Para.1
I wish to apply for the position of a local tour guide as advertised in the Daily News on 30 June.
I wish to apply for the position of… as advertised in…
Having learned from your advertisement that you are in need of…, I’d like to apply for the post.
Writing purpose
Useful expressions
Para.2
I'm very familiar with almost every inch of my home city, and have a passion for history. This role would enable me to help bring our history to life for visitors and promote local culture. As I plan to work in the tourism industry after graduation, I would welcome the opportunity to gain experience in this field.
Personal interest & career choice
What information do they convey?
Useful expressions
Para.3
As stated in my attached CV, I can speak both English and French fluently, English is my native language, and I'm majoring in French at university. I also attended an exchange programme in Paris last year, which further improved my French language skills.
Qualifications required
How do you know that?
Fluency in English and French.
Para.4
Although I'm not a professional tour guide, I organised and conducted a tour of my city for exchange students from Paris. This included trips to a local leather workshop and a flour mill, for which my city is well known. I also put together a directory of useful information for them. I received excellent feedback for my work.
Relevant experience preferred.
Relevant past working experiences
I am willing to start at the beginning.
I’ve been serving as… since…
Useful expressions
Para.5
I would be delighted to have the opportunity to discuss my application further with you. I'm contactable via email at this address or by phone on 6747-9818. Thank you for your time and consideration.
I would be delighted to have the opportunity to discuss my application further with you. I'm contactable via email at this
restate your intention
application further with you. I'm contactable via email at this address or by phone on 6747-9818. Thank you for your time and
address or by phone on 6747-9818. Thank you for your time and consideration.
give contact information
express thankfulness
I am convinced that I will be the right person for the job/position.
I would really appreciate it if you could be kind enough to take my application into consideration.
Should you consider me a suitable candidate to interview, I’m contactable at your convenience at…
I am looking forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.
Useful expressions
Structure
Dear…,
Formal greeting
Beginning
Main Body
Ending
Formal signing off
writing purpose (position applied for & how you came to know about it)
personal interest & career choice
qualifications required
relevant past experiences
restate intention & contact information
Yours sincerely, …
Read the job advertisement and draft your application letter via the following questions.
1. What job are you applying for?
2. What previous experience makes you suitable for the job?
keep documents organized and accessible
work during the morning hour
ensure the meeting stay focused
Dear Ms Shi,
I (想要申请)office assistant (正如刊登在) China Daily.
I am (擅长) the use of computers, and I__________________(对……充满热情)online technology. (由于我计划在……工作)an administrative post after graduation, _________________________________(我希望有机会在这个领域积累经验).
_________________________(如所附简历所述，我已做好充分准备)a variety of tasks, including document filing, photocopying and arranging
Application
refreshments. English is my native language, and I’m (主修)French at university.
I havne’t worked as an office assistant before, I worked in a major department store for a few weeks, five days per week ________________(上早班), and I________________________ (获得了优秀的反馈). I am capable of learning quickly, and ___________________________________(愿意从头开始).
________________________________________________(如果您认为我是一个合适的面试人选，通过这个手机号您可以随时联系到我) on 8969-7616. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours faithfully,
Sam Hanson
Dear Ms Shi,
I _________ (想要申请)office assistant (正如刊登在) China Daily.
I am (擅长) the use of computers, and I__________________(对……充满热情)online technology. _____________________(由于我计划在……工作)an administrative post after graduation,_________________________________________________________(我希望有机会在这个领域积累经验).


wish to apply for the position of an
as advertised in
skilled in
have a passion for
in this field

I would welcome the opportunity to gain experience
As I plan to work in
Application
______________________________________________(如所附简历所述，我已做好……充分准备)a variety of tasks, including document filing, photocopying and arranging refreshments. English is my native language, and I’m (主修)French at university.
I haven’t worked as an office assistant before, I worked in a major department store for a few weeks, five days per week ________________(上早班), and I________________________

As stated in my attached CV, I am well prepared for
majoring in
on morning shift
received excellent feedback
(获得了优秀的反馈). I am capable of learning quickly, and __________________________________(愿意从头开始). _____________________________________________________________________________________(如果您认为我是一个合适的面试人选，通过这个手机号您可以随时联系到我) on 8969-7616. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours faithfully,
Sam Hanson
am willing to start from the beginning
Should you consider me a suitable candidate to interview, I’m contactable at your convenience
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Criteria
Excellent
(13-15)
Good
(10-12)
Average
(7-9)
Below average
(4-6)
Poor
(1-3)
Accuracy
Coherence
Expression
Communication
Handwriting
Self-assessment
Dear Ms Shi,
I wish to apply for the position of an office assistant as advertised in China Daily.
I am skilled in the use of computers, and I have a passion for online technology. As I plan to work in an administrative post after graduation, I would welcome the opportunity to gain experience in this field.
As stated in my attached CV, I am well prepared for a variety of tasks, including document filing, photocopying and arranging refreshments. English is my native language, and I’m majoring in French at university.

while
Improve the coherence
I have not held the position of office assistant before, I did work in a major department store for a few weeks, five days per week on morning shift, and I was regarded as a valuable addition to the sales team. I am capable of learning quickly, and willing to start from the beginning wherever it is necessary.
Should you consider me a suitable candidate to interview, I’m contactable at your convenience at samhanson@uni.com or by phone on 8969-7616. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours faithfully,
Sam Hanson
Although
I am skilled in the use of computers, and I have a passion for online technology.
As stated in my attached CV, I am well prepared for a variety of tasks, including document filing, photocopying and arranging refreshments.


Skilled in the use of computers, I have a passion for online technology.
and as well as; along with
Although I have not held the position of office assistant before, I did work in a major department store for a few weeks, five days per week on morning shift, and I was regarded as a valuable addition to the sales team.
I am capable of learning quickly, and willing to start from the beginning wherever it is necessary.
and What’s more; Besides; In addition; Moreover; Furthermore
I am capable of learning quickly, willing to start from the beginning wherever it is necessary.
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Work on your own and finish your required task.
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the formal greeting, writing purpose, personal interest, career choice and qualification required.
relevant past experiences, restate intention, contact information as well as formal signing off
Modify your peer’s work
Dear Ms Shi,
Having learned from your advertisement that you are in need of an office assistant, I’d like to apply for the post.
I'm familiar with online technology.?Through long-term practice,?I have become proficient in operating office?software and can quickly complete tasks such as?document filing?and meeting scheduling.
As stated in my?attached CV,?I?can deal with a variety of tasks very well.?I have good time-managing skills,?able to remain calm in busy work and ensure that?every task is?completed?on time and with quality.
Students’ polished works
I?used to work in another government department,?responsible for organizing?documents and handling?other affairs. These experiences enable me to have a deep?understanding of?the government affairs and adapt to new environment.
I would be delighted to have the opportunity to discuss my application further with you.?I am looking forward to your reply at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Wu Yiqing
Conclusion
can grasp how to evaluate and polish our writing.
can extract the basic contents in a job advertisement.
can draft an appliction letter based on the structure.
Choose the one you’re most interested in and write an application letter.
1. Use the structure of an application letter and some relevant?expressions learned today.
2. Polish your writing by paying?attention to the self-assessment criteria，especially the coherence.
3. Be?about 100 words.
Finish the remaining part of your earlier draft orally.

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