1、Unit 7 Resumes and Application LettersLesson 1 ResumesLesson 2 Application Letters第1页Lesson 2 Application LettersWarming-up Answer the following questions:1.Have you ever written an application letter?2.Can you tell what an application letter is?3.When do people write an application letter?when look
2、ing for a job4.Who often write application letters?graduate students;job hunters 第2页Basic Structure of Lesson 2Looking AheadApproaching the TopicReady to WriteMy WritingFurther PracticeSelf-assessment第3页Looking Ahead(Aims and Contents)nGet the personal information from an application letter.nUnderst
3、and what should be included in an application letter.nRemember some useful expressions related to an application letter.nWrite an application letter correctly and appropriately.第4页Approaching the TopicExercises 1-4(pp.91-94)Exe:1-2Conclusion:An application letter is often written by a job applicant
4、and usually contains the following information:the qualifications of the applicant;the specific job the applicant is applying for;the educational background of the applicant and some special skills,etc.第5页Exe.3(The underlined sentences should be deleted.)Dear Mr.Martin,In reply to your advertisement
5、 in todays Beijing Daily,I am applying for the position of secretary.May name is Liu Ying.I am twenty years old and I am quite slim and pretty.I will graduate from Beijing International Studies University in July.My parents are both professors of this university and my uncle is CEO of a joint ventur
6、e.I have been studying English for the past four years.I majored in Secretarial and Public Relations English among my courses.I can speak English as well as a native speaker.I would very much like the opportunity to work in your company and convert my knowledge to practical use.I expect I may earn Y
7、uan a month.I am enclosing a resume and I would be very grateful if you would grant me an interview.Yours sincerely,Liu Ying第6页Exe.4(The following is the reference.)(1)Snippet H(2)Snippet ADear Sir:(3)Snippet C (4)Snippet G (5)Snippet B(6)Snippet E(7)Snippet D(8)Snippet FYours faithfully,(Signature)
8、Peter Johnson第7页Ready to Write1.Learning FocusAn application letter for a job or a position is one type of business letter,which should include the following three parts:nIntroductory part:Identify the job or the position you are applying for as well as where you learned about the information.nBody:
9、List your qualifications,including relevant courses,honors,work experience,and any other information that highlights your unique qualities.nClosing:Tell when you will be available for an interview and refer your readers to your resume.It provides the ways to contact you,such as your telephone number
10、mobile phone number or e-mail address.第8页2.Useful Expressions1)Expressions for the introductory part(1)In answer to your advertisement in todays China Daily for an English teacher,I offer myself as a candidate for the post.(2)The sales job which you describe in your advertisement in the Mirror of J
11、une 12 is one for which I can show you some excellent qualifications.(3)I realize,of course,that you have made no advertisement and that therefore there is not likely to be any immediate vacancy,but I would be most grateful if I could be considered for the post of interpreter when you wish to fill s
12、uch a vacancy.(4)Please consider me for the All-College Honors Scholarship.(5)I wish to apply for admission to your department as a graduate student.第9页2)Expressions for the body(1)Someday in the future you may have a need for a new personal secretary.Here is why I would like to offer myself for the
13、 job.(2)This is for your file.I know there is no position open in your office at present,but I should like to be considered when there is one.(3)My extra-curricular activities provide me with numerous leadership opportunities and a chance to practice important skills vital for my career goal to beco
14、me a high school science teacher.(4)I have just graduated from Catskill High School with good grades in English and History and I was editor of the school newspaper.第10页3)Expressions for the closing(1)I can be available for interview at any time convenient to you and you may reach me at the phone nu
15、mber:0511-7642398.(2)I am enclosing a resume and I would be very grateful if you would grant me an interview.(3)If you require any further information and let me know,I shall be happy to supply it.(4)I have enclosed with this letter a resume which lists my training and experience and two referees wh
16、om you may contact.第11页My WritingWrite an application letter according to the following advertisement.You may get some help from Useful Expressions and the suggested steps.Opportunities,April 20,CLERK/TYPIST(age 17-22)required forgeneral duties in Estate agents office.Good telephone manner essential
17、 for clientcontract.Excellent salary.Promotion prospects.Please apply in writing with testimonial and names and addresses of two referees to:Manager,Hill,Smith&Co,.Ltd.,High Street,Lydford.第12页Step 1 Brainstorm and List the advantages that would qualify you for the job.Step 2 List your relevant expe
18、rience such as your courses,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 Now please exchange your draft with your partner and check his/her draft according
19、 to the Checklist on P.96.Step 6 Now please write your final application letter.第13页My Writing参考答案参考答案 52,Rosemont Terrace,Hilsden,Plymouth.21 April,The Manager,Hill,Smith&Co.Ltd,High Street,Lydford.Dear Sir,I wish to apply for the post of clerk/typist advertised in Times of 20th April.I am 18 years
20、 old and I left school last June,having taken the CES examination in which I obtained grades one in English Language,History and Biology and Grades two in Mathematics and Geography.第14页I have taken a course in Business Practice and have passed stage two of the RSA examinations in typing.I enclose a
21、testimonial from the Reverend J.Williams,who has known my family and me for many years.I give below the names and addresses of two referees,my former headmaster and my Typing teacher:Mr.G.Bond,Mrs.A.Ash,84,Mountside,3,Manor View,Plymouth.Plymouth.I can be available for interview at any time convenie
22、nt to you and you may reach me at the phone number:0511-7642398.Yours faithfully,(signature)Mary Smith(Miss)第15页Further PracticeBesides application letters for a job,there are some other application letters,such as application letters for a degree,application letters for admission to a school,and ap
23、plication letters for a scholarship,etc.The following is an application letter for scholarship,read it carefully and then fill in the form.You may discuss with your partner to get his opinion about what information should be included in a letter of application for scholarship.第16页Further Practice参考答
24、案参考答案Exercise 1 Fill in the following form according to the letter on Page 97-98.All-College Honors ScholarshipApplication FormName First Middle LastAddress Date of birth Birthplace Month/Day/YearMajor Career goal JaneDoe1000 Anystreet;Any City,AnystateChemistry and Secondary Educationto become a hi
25、gh school science teacher第17页Extra-curricular activities:Academic achievement:Some other practical reasons:References:the President of the colleges chemistry club as well as a weekly volunteer at the Community Nature Centerhave a 3.8 overall G.P.A.and a 4.0 G.P.A.in my dual major,Chemistry and Secon
26、dary EducationReceiving this scholarship will reduce the burden of my student loans and will also allow me to continue my volunteer workfrom:Dr.K.Smith,Dr.S.Gongora,and Dr.F.Chin.第18页Exercise 3 Here is a situation for you to write an application letter.Situation:The World Bank is planning to offer s
27、cholarship for those who are going to study languages at a university.Suppose you are Huang Xinyu,an excellent student majoring in biochemistry.You want to apply for a scholarship from the World Bank,please write an application letter.第19页Exercise 3 参考答案81 Minglun StreestKaifeng,Henan,475001ChinaApr
28、il 18,The World BankAttention:Scholarship Programme1919 World Trade Building10 First AvenueNew York,NY 1001U.S.A.第20页Dear Sirs:I have recently heard that the World Bank is offering scholarship for those who are going to study languages at a university.I would like to have you send me an application
29、form.I received a score of 650 on TOFEL taken October 25,1999,and would like to improve my English abilities by studying in an English university.Although my major is biochemistry,I want to improve my English well enough to translate recent Chinese research in my field into English for publication in the West.Thank you for considering my application.Sincerely yours,Huang Xinyu(signature)Huang Xinyu第21页Self-assessmentReflect yourself,encourage yourself,and improve yourself!第22页第23页






