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SENIOR 3 ENGLISH · WRITING WORKSHOP
APEC CHINA 2026 · SHENZHEN
Volunteer Application Letter
Writing a Convincing Body Paragraph with the S-P-E-E-L Model
S
Signpost
P
Point
E
Evidence
E
Explanation
L
Link back
Volunteers wanted: leaders & guests from
21 APEC member economies
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What Is APEC
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Shenzhen · 18–19 November 2026
21
member economies
around the Pacific
≈50%
of world trade
crosses the region
60%+
of world GDP
- the growth engine
What happens in November
Leaders of 21 economies, ministers, business leaders and journalists arrive for two days. Volunteers register them, answer questions, guide them through the venue - and explain Shenzhen to the world.
Lead-in
APEC is coming - We Want You!
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Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together
APEC China 2026 is building a team of keen young volunteers to welcome leaders and guests from 21 member economies to Shenzhen this November.
Send your application letter to: volunteer@apecchina2026.org
I. [Lead in] Pop Quiz
Are you qualified to be a volunteer
Lead-in · Pair Discussion
What Does It Take to Be an APEC Volunteer
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Sentence frames — speak in sentences, not words
“A volunteer must be ______, because ______.”
“I think ______ matters most, since guests ______.”
Evidence rule: a time + a place + a result. An adjective on its own is not evidence.
fluent English
cross-cultural awareness
responsibility & reliability
teamwork
patience
knowledge of Shenzhen
strategy and politeness
energy
Lead-in · Discussion — Answers
Four Qualities the Committee Can Actually Check
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1 English that works
Why: English is the working language the moment guests from 21 economies arrive together.
2 Cross-cultural awareness
Why: volunteers explain Shenzhen and Chinese culture to foreigners — the wrong wording causes real misunderstanding.
3 Responsibility
Why: shifts are long and the schedule is tight; one no-show breaks a whole team.
4 Teamwork
Why: delays, lost guests and sudden changes are normal at a summit, and you work as a unit.
Part 1 · Structure Analysis
Read the model letter, then complete the framework
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Beginning:
______________________
______________________
Body:
______________________
______________________
Ending:
______________________
______________________
Model Letter · adapted from a Shenzhen recruitment prompt
Dear Sir / Madam,
My name is Li Hua. I am a Senior One student from Shenzhen. I am writing to apply to be a volunteer for APEC China 2026, which will be held in my city this November.
To begin with, I have a good command of spoken English - I won first prize in the Shenzhen English Speech Contest - so I can communicate smoothly with guests from the 21 APEC member economies. Moreover, as a local student, I know Shenzhen well, from Lianhua Hill to Dapeng Fortress, and I am eager to tell our city's story of openness and innovation.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could consider my application. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
Part 1 · Structure Analysis · Answers
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Paragraph 1 · Opening
My name is Li Hua ... I am writing to apply to ...
Self-introduction + purpose of writing
Paragraph 2 · Body
To begin with, ... What’s more, ...
Two reasons, each one backed by evidence
Paragraph 3 · Closing
I would be proud to ... I would appreciate it if ...
Promise and wish + thanks + looking forward to a reply
Part 2 · Master the S-P-E-E-L Model
Warm-up: What does S-P-E-E-L stand for
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S
Signpost
Linking word
To begin with / What's more / Last but not least / Therefore
P
Point
Your claim
The one ability or quality this paragraph is going to prove
E
Evidence
Hard fact
Concrete facts: a competition, a position, an event, an experience
E
Explanation
what
Explain how the evidence proves the ability
L
Link back
Closing loop
A final sentence that links back to the main point of the letter
Part 2 · Master the S-P-E-E-L Model
The S-P-E-E-L Model at a Glance
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S
Signpost
Linking word
A linking word at the very start of the sentence: To begin with / What’s more / Last but not least / Therefore
P
Point
Your claim
The one ability or quality this paragraph is going to prove
E
Evidence
Hard fact
Concrete facts: a competition, a position, an event, an experience
E
Explanation
The "so what"
Explain how the evidence proves the ability - and connect it to APEC volunteering
L
Link back
Closing loop
A final sentence that links back to the APEC volunteer role or to the main point of the letter
S -> P -> E -> E -> L A strong body paragraph = signpost + point + evidence + explanation + link back
Watch out: S is the linking word; L is the closing sentence. Full order: S -> P -> E -> E -> L
Part 2 · Example Analysis
Read and label: which part is S / P / E / E / L
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Example
“To begin with, I have a good command of spoken English - I won first prize in the Shenzhen English Speech Contest - so I can communicate smoothly with guests from the 21 APEC member economies. Therefore, I believe I can serve APEC guests well as a volunteer.”
Element Matching sentence part (write your answer)
S - Signpost __________________________
P - Point __________________________
E - Evidence __________________________
E - Explanation __________________________
L - Link back __________________________
Part 2 · Example Analysis · Answers
Example Analysis · Answer Cards
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To begin with, I have a good command of spoken English - I won first prize in the Shenzhen English Speech Contest - so I can communicate smoothly with guests from the 21 APEC member economies. Therefore, I believe I can serve APEC guests well as a volunteer.
S · Signpost
To begin with,
P · Point
I have a good command of spoken English
E · Evidence
I won first prize in the Shenzhen English Speech Contest
E · Explanation
so I can communicate smoothly with guests from the 21 APEC member economies
L · Link back
Therefore, I believe I can serve APEC guests well as a volunteer.
Part 2 · Quick Practice · Pair Work
Quick Practice · Reason 3: Responsibility
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Complete the S-P-E-E-L with your partner (do not copy the example)
S
Last but not least,
P
I am responsible.
E
Evidence:
E
Explanation:
L
Link back:
Part 2 · Quick Practice · Pair Work
Quick Practice · Reason 3: Responsibility
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Complete the S-P-E-E-L with your partner (do not copy the example)
S
Last but not least,
P
I am responsible.
E
For example, I always complete my school tasks on time and willingly take on class duties, such as tidying up the classroom after lessons.
E
This shows that I can be trusted to finish what I promise to do.
L
Therefore, I believe I can be counted on as a volunteer for APEC China 2026.
Part 3 · Language Bank · Fast Mining
Mine 4 Authentic Paragraphs for Useful Expressions
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Task ·
1. Read the second paragraph of each of the 4 passages.
2. Underline the useful expressions and copy them into your Language Bank (Part 3 table of the handout).
3. Do not copy everything - screen first.
One minute per passage: underline only what you can move into the APEC letter.
Four Categories to Fill
S: Signpost
Language Ability
Cultural Communication
Experience & Responsibility
Part 3 · Language Bank · Passage 1
Passage 1 · Chinese Painting Exhibition (2019 National Exam, Paper I)
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Paragraph 2 · Underline the useful expressions
First of all, having been exposed to the English language since a young age, I'm now a fluent speaker, and I have cross-culture awareness. So I believe I can communicate freely with people in English. What's more, my passion for Chinese art and related knowledge make me a brilliant organizer, which will help a lot to keep the exhibition in order.
Part 3 · Language Bank · Passage 2
Passage 2 · World University Games Volunteer (2023 Liaoning Mock)
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Paragraph 2 · Underline the useful expressions
As a local resident, I am sociable, and I am familiar with the city’s environment and culture, which will help me serve the participants better. Besides, I am proficient in English, and I am fond of sports. I once organized a table tennis game for international students in my school. Therefore, I believe I'm a valuable addition to your team.
Part 3 · Language Bank · Passage 3
Passage 3 · Eco-protection Publicity Volunteer (Chongqing)
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Paragraph 2 · Underline the useful expressions
First, with a profound love for nature and a strong sense of responsibility for our environment, I am highly motivated to participate in the voluntary work. Besides, I have a good command of English, which enables me to efficiently introduce to foreigners our missions and measures in environmental protection.
Part 3 · Language Bank · Passage 4
Passage 4 · English Debate Club (Weifang, Shandong)
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Paragraph 2 · Underline the useful expressions
To start with, I am an outgoing and responsible person with a strong interest in debate. I enjoy expressing my opinions clearly and listening to others' ideas, which I believe are important qualities for a debater. Besides, my good English skills will allow me to communicate confidently during debates. I have won prizes in several school English speech contests and often serve as an English host at school events, which have enhanced my fluency and confidence.
Part 3 · Language Bank · My Language Bank
My Language Bank · Suggested Answers (click to check)
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S: Signpost
Language Ability
Cultural Communication
Experience & Responsibility
Part 3 · Language Bank · My Language Bank
My Language Bank · Suggested Answers (click to check)
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S: Signpost
First of all / First / To start with · What's more / Besides · Therefore / So
Language Ability
have a good command of English · be proficient in English · a fluent speaker · good English skills allow me to ... · communicate confidently in English
Cultural Communication
cross-culture awareness · be familiar with the city's environment and culture · introduce ... to foreigners · passion for Chinese art
Experience & Responsibility
a strong sense of responsibility · organize a table tennis game for international students · win prizes in English speech contests · serve as an English host at school events · be highly motivated to participate in
Part 4 · Write the Body Paragraph
Write ONLY Para 2 - One Reason, One Complete S-P-E-E-L
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Letter Frame · Opening and closing are given in the handout
Para 1 · given
I am Li Hua, a Senior Three student from Shenzhen. I am writing to apply to be a volunteer for APEC China 2026.
Para 2 · your turn
50-60 words · one reason · a complete S-P-E-E-L ______________________________
Para 3 · given
I would greatly appreciate it if you could consider my application. Looking forward to your reply.
Sincerely Yours, Li Hua
4 Steps
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Choose your reason: pick the one with the strongest evidence in your Language Bank
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Write: S / P / E / E / L - one sentence each, one job each
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Self-check: tick every item on the Self-Check list
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Peer check: swap with your partner, score it, write 1 suggestion
Part 5 · Check & Evaluate
Self-Check · Tick Every Box Before You Stop
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S
I used a signpost such as To begin with / What's more / Last but not least.

P
My point is clear and states one ability or quality directly.

E
I gave specific evidence - a competition, a position, an event or an experience.

E
I explained how the evidence proves my ability and connected it to APEC volunteering.

L
I wrote a link-back sentence to the APEC volunteer role.
Then count your words (50-60): cut explanation, never evidence; add a detail if you are short.
Part 5 · Check & Evaluate
Peer Evaluation · Score 1-3 and Write One Suggestion
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Evaluation Item Score 1-3 Comment - one sentence, in English
All five S-P-E-E-L elements are present
The evidence is specific (people, event, result)
Signposts and formal register
Word count and grammatical accuracy
Homework
From One Paragraph to the Full Letter
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Task 1
Rewrite your letter, and write out the full letter.
In the full letter, add a second reason with at least Point + Evidence.
Standard: about 80 words · two reasons with evidence · five S-P-E-E-L marks · neat handwriting.
A strong paragraph is not longer - it is better connected.
Take this home: sentences connect into paragraphs, paragraphs into a letter, and people into a team.
S
P
E
E
L
THANK YOU!
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