1、Developing ideas writing Unit 1 Looking forwards目录contentsPre-writingILanguage pointsWhile-writingIIHomeworkPost-writingIIIIPre-writingPre-writingRead the job advertisement and the application letter.Match the headings to the sections and find out how qualified the applicant is for the job.Local Tou
2、r Guide WantedContact:JaneSmithHRCITYTOURS.com9 am to 4 pm four days a week.Fluency in English and French.Knowledge of the citys history and attractions.Relevant experience preferred.Applicants must be 16 and above.PART-TIMEPre-writingddDear Ms Smith,I wish to apply for the position of a local tour
3、guide as advertised in the Daily News on 30 June.dIm very familiar with the history 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 wel
4、come the opportunity to gain experience in this field.Pre-writingddAs stated in my attached CV,I can speak both English and French fluently.English is my native language,and Im majoring in French at university.I also attended an exchange programme in Paris last year,which further improved my French
5、language skills.Although Im not a professional tour guide,I organised and conducted a tour of my city for classmates living outside the area,for which I received excellent feedback.Whats more,Im a quick learner,and am willing to start at the beginning where necessary.Pre-writingddI would be delighte
6、d to have the opportunity to discuss my application further with you.Im contactable via email at this address or by phone on 6747-9818.Thank you for your time and consideration.Yours sincerely,Josie DavisPre-writingddDear Ms Smith,I wish to apply for the position of a local tour guide as advertised
7、in the Daily News on 30 June.dIm very familiar with the history 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
8、 to gain experience in this field.e.Formal greetingg.Stating purpose of the letter,including position applied for and how applicants came to know about itf.Stating personal interest and career choicePre-writingddAs stated in my attached CV,I can speak both English and French fluently.English is my n
9、ative language,and Im majoring in French at university.I also attended an exchange programme in Paris last year,which further improved my French language skills.Although Im not a professional tour guide,I organised and conducted a tour of my city for classmates living outside the area,for which I re
10、ceived excellent feedback.Whats more,Im a quick learner,and am willing to start at the beginning where necessary.c.Stating qualifications requireda.Stating relevant past experiencePre-writingddI would be delighted to have the opportunity to discuss my application further with you.Im contactable via
11、email at this address or by phone on 6747-9818.Thank you for your time and consideration.Yours sincerely,Josie Davisb.Ending by restating interest,as well as contact informationd.Formal signing offWhat does an application letter usually include?Pre-writingan application letterFormal greetingStating
12、purpose of the letter,including the position applied for and how applicants came to know about itStating personal interest and career choiceStating qualifications requiredStating relevant past experiencesEnding by restating interest,as well as contact informationFormal signing offIIWhile-writingRead
13、 the job advertisement and plan for your application letter by answering the questions.While-writing1.What job are you applying for?Where did you find the job vacancy?2.What previous experience makes you suitable for the job?3.What relevant qualifications do you have?1.What job are you applying for?
14、Where did you find the job vacancy?Answer the questions.I wish to apply for the position of office assistant.The job vacancy is advertised in China News Report on 11 July.While-writing2.What previous experience makes you suitable for the job?Answer the questions.I once worked in a major department s
15、tore for a few weeks,five days per week on the morning shift,and I was regarded as a valuable addition to the sales team.While-writing3.What relevant qualifications do you have?Answer the questions.Im skilled in the use of computers,and I have a great interest in online technology.I am well prepared
16、 for a variety of tasks,including document filing,photocopying and arranging refreshments.While-writingThink about the language use in an application letter.1.Tenses:usually the present tense,including the present perfect tense2.Mood:usually declarative sentences（陈述句）While-writingNow write an applic
17、ation letter.Please keep in mind the structure of an application letter.Try to use the words and expressions you have learned.Do further research if necessary.While-writingIIIPost-writing Work in pairs.Make improvements to each others application letters,paying particular attention to the structure
18、and language.Post-writingQuestions Your evaluation EvaluatorDoes the application letter include the key points?4 2 0Is the application letter organized properly and smoothly?3 2 1How is the language?12 8 4 2How is the handwriting?3 1 -1Paper design3 1 -1TOTAL MARKPost-writing Dear Ms Lee,I wish to a
19、pply for the position of office assistant as advertised in China News Report on 11 July.Im skilled in the use of computers,and I have a great interest in online technology.I believe my skills would enable me to contribute to the smooth operation of your office.As I plan to work in an administrative
20、post after graduation,I would welcome the opportunity to gain experience in this field.adj.管理的；行政的Post-writing 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 Im majoring in Fren
21、ch at university.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 the morning shift,and I was regarded as a valuable addition to the sales team.主修；专攻n.点心；茶点早班Post-writing I am capable of learning quickly,and
22、 willing to start with the basics wherever it is necessary.Should you consider me a suitable candidate to interview,Im contactable at your convenience at or by phone on 8969-7616.Thank you for your time and consideration.Yours faithfully,Sam Hanson能够adj.可联系的Post-writingVHomework HomeworkPolish your application letter and hand it in.
