Communication Workshop Unit14 Communication Workshop Period One Reading & Writing

1. write a letter of application in order to get your dream job; Objectives In this lesson you will 1. write a letter of application in order to get your dream job; 2. use linking words expressing cause in your writing.

Lead -in What job do you want to do in the future?

How will you apply for the job you like? Writing a letter of application well is very important.

Enclose a copy of your curriculum vitae = CV

Reading Ex. 1 Read the advertisement and the letter. Please answer these questions. 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?

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 participated 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 reporter? 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.

Name and address of the company 87 Taiyuan Road Riverside City, China September 15,2005 Your address the date Name and address of the company Mr. Jiang baohua Student post, PO Box 1798, Riverside City Dear Mr. Jiang Greeting

I 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 writing

I am 17 years old and I am in my second year at No I am 17 years old and I am in my second year at 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 interest

I am a hard-working and committed person I am a hard-working and committed person. I 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, since I have co-operated with lots of different people on many projects for community events. Personal qualities

I think I would be a good journalist due to my language skills I 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. Qualifications

Signing off I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Li Meiling Ms. Li Meiling Signing off

Linking: 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 Words 1. due to = because of The accident was due to his careless driving. 该公司的问题在于运气不佳。 The company’s problems are due to bad luck.

2. in addition: 另外；除此之外 additionally He is very wealthy. In addition, he’s 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.

You must have known how to write a letter of application now, so let’s have a try! Writing Help 2 ( Page 90)

Before writing What personalities are suitable for the following jobs? reporter for school news reporter for community events editor of language section editor of sports section

aggressive, resilient, courageous, imaginative --- Review the words about personalities. committed, hard-working, reliable, determined, enthusiastic, creative, confident , motivated, co-operative, generous, emotional, patient, organised, logical, flexible… aggressive, resilient, courageous, imaginative ---

(key to Ex.2) 1 ____ 2 ____ e 3 ____ 4 ____ d 5 ____ b c a Layout 1 Heading (key to Ex.2) 1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____ e Reason for writing 2 Body d Reasons for interest b Personal qualities c Qualifications a 3 Ending Signing off

Group work 1. Discussion reporter for school news Choose one job you are interested in. Write notes according to your CV and your personality, qualifications and practical skills. reporter for school news reporter for community events editor of language section editor of sports section

writing 2. Begin to write 1. Heading of the letter 2. The body of the letter Para 1 Simply state your reasons for writing. Para 2 Explain why you are interested in the job. Para 3 Give examples to show your personal qualities and experiences. Para 4 Write about your qualifications and practical skills. 3. Formal ending

I am interested in applying for the job of… Paragraph 1 Sentence Patterns Simply state your reasons for writing. I am writing to you for… I am interested in applying for the job of… I enclose a copy of my CV.

Paragraph 2 Sentence Patterns 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 about… I feel that to learn something about … is extremely important. Useful words and phrases: journalism / sports/ language…/ things in our school / things about sports…)/ sports / school / our city…

Paragraph 3 Sentence Patterns Give examples to show your personal qualities and experiences. I think I am a … person. For example, I have participated in … I also feel that I can… Finally, I am familiar with … Useful words and phrases: committed/ motivated/ creative… a voluntary programme… get on well/ deal with difficult problem… sports events/ school things / community events…

Paragraph 4 Sentence Patterns Write about your qualifications and practical skills. I think I would be a good … 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 written… In addition, I hold a certificate (证书) … Qualifications: voluntary work, holiday jobs, participation in … activities Practical skills: fluent in (language), driving license, cooking, first aid

Formal ending Sentence Patterns I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely (when you know the person’s name) Yours faithfully (when you don’t) Sign your name Print your name

Happy writing!

Evaluation (评价） √ √ √ √ aspects Your evaluation ideas 评价人 ideas Excellent Good Acceptable layout language Find some words, expressions or phrases you like. √ √ √ √

Assignment 1. Polish the Writing. 2. Language Power P74 Exx. 1,3.