Задания по теме "Writing an application letter"
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Writing task #1

1. Read the following information and write your own application letter

Look at the following job advertisement:

Trading and Commercial Bank

Trainee Managers

We will be recruiting trainee managers to start work in late June or early July in our branches all over Europe. Applicants should have a degree in an appropriate area and a knowledge of English and/or German.

Apply in writing, explaining why you deserve this position.

2. Write the following e-mail: updating/delegating task; inviting

Writing task #2

1. Read the following information and write your own application letter

You see the following advertisement in the newspaper.

Trainee Travel Agents

We are looking for students who are interested in training to become travel agents. To join our training scheme you must have a knowledge of English and an interest in travelling. These positions are unpaid, but you will receive large discounts on all our organized tours and holidays.

Apply in writing, explaining why you deserve this position.

2. Write the following e-mail: cover email with images attached, confirming arrangements

Writing task #3

1. Read the following information and write your own application letter

You have seen the following job advertisement in your local youth center:

ACTIVITY CO-ORDINATOR WANTED!

(Weekends only)

Would you like to work with young children aged 5-11?

• Do you have lots of energy?
• Are you an excellent swimmer?

If the answer to these questions is 'yes' then we want to hear from you. Our Children's Club is looking for someone to be in charge of a group of 10 children to teach them swimming and to do a range of other activities. Please send a letter to Mrs. Sykes saying why you are suitable for the job.

Apply in writing, explaining why you deserve this position.

2. Write the following e-mail: apologizing about an order; giving information

Writing task #4

1. Read the following information and write your own application letter

A restaurant in your region is to open shortly and the owner has placed the following advertisement in your local newspaper:

RESTAURANT STAFF NEEDED...

...For a busy restaurant located in the main tourist area of this region. We have a number of vacancies available, including:

Junior Chef

Waiter/Waitress

Restaurant Manager

Hours of work: 6 - 12pm, Mondays to Saturdays.

Please send us a letter explaining which post you are interested in and why we should consider you for the job. Interviews will be held a week after the closing date.

Apply in writing, explaining why you deserve this position.

2. Write the following e-mail: confirming an order; responding to questions

Writing task #5

1. Read the following information and write your own application letter

You have seen the following job advertisement in your local youth center:

SUNSHINE CAMPSIDE

Receptionist

Want a summer job in a beautiful location? A campsite located in stunning Scottish countryside has the following vacancy:  Receptionist.  A good level of English and another foreign language is required / experience of working with customers would be useful.

Apply in writing, explaining why you deserve this position.

2. Write the following e-mail: inviting; delegating tasks

Writing task #6

1. Read the following information and write your own application letter

You see this advertisement in an English language magazine:

Global Music shops

Rock Classical Pop Jazz

We are looking for people to work in our international music shops for three months in the summer.

• Are you interested in music?
• Do you have any useful experience?
• Is your level of English good?

Apply to our manager, Mr. Boston, saying that you think you are suitable for the job in one of our music shops.

Apply in writing, explaining why you deserve this position.

2. Write the following e-mail: confirming arrangements; cover email with images attached

Writing task #7

1. Read the following information and write your own application letter

You are reading an English language magazine and you see details of a language school that you are interested in.

LEARN ENGLISH AT YOUR OWN PACE!

If you would like to study English on a course that has been specially designed to meet your needs and interests, then contact the Principal of the Effective Learning School giving details of your:

• Motivation for studying English;
• Length of time studying English;
• Strengths and weaknesses in the language
• Preferred start date and length of course
• Hobbies and interests

Apply in writing, explaining why you deserve this position.

2. Write the following e-mail: inviting; giving information

Writing task #8

1. Read the following information and write your own application letter

You have seen the following job advertisement on the noticeboard of your local language school:

CLUB ORGANISER NEEDED!

(Monday and Wednesday evenings only)

Our language school is looking for a person to help organise a Film Club for students of English. Our Film Club will meet twice a week to watch a film in English followed by a discussion of the film.

• Do you have some knowledge of English?
• Do you like working with groups of people?
• Are you interested in films?

If you think you would be a suitable person to organize our Film Club then we would like to hear from you. Please send a letter to the school owner saying why you are suitable for the job.

Apply in writing, explaining why you deserve this position.

2. Write the following e-mail: updating tasks; confirming arrangements

Writing task #9

1. Read the following information and write your own application letter

A tourist company which organizes coach tours of your home town has placed the following advertisement in your local newspaper:

TOUR GUIDES REQUIRED

Are you an outgoing and sociable person, who has a good command of English and some knowledge of local history?

Take-a-Tour is setting up a branch in your area and we are looking for tour guides to accompany up to fifty passengers a time on our coach tours. Your duties will include welcoming passengers aboard the coach, giving a commentary about the local sights, and taking small groups around the town on foot.

Apply in writing, explaining why you deserve this position.

2. Write the following e-mail: responding to an answer; inviting

Writing task #10

1. Read the following information and write your own application letter

You have read the following information from a British university, and have decided to apply for a course:

COURSES

The university welcomes applications to all its courses from overseas students. Please write to the Admissions Officer giving details of the course you wish to apply for and why. Your letter should include an outline of your qualifications and any other relevant information.

Apply in writing, explaining why you deserve this position.

2. Write the following e-mail: apologizing about an order; giving information

Writing task #11

1. Read the following information and write your own application letter

You see this advertisement in an international student magazine.

Volunteers needed

We are looking for volunteers to help out at a famous, international sporting event. We’re looking for friendly, respectful people with good language skills, good team skills and a ‘can-do’ attitude. We need people to welcome delegates, provide customer service and solve problems.

If you think you have what it takes, apply now.

Write an application to become a volunteer.

2. Write the following e-mail: confirming arrangements; inviting

Writing task #12

1. Read the following information and write your own application letter

You see in an English-language magazine in your country:

LANGUAGE SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST

Busy and expanding language school with a reputation for professional standards and friendly service requires two receptionists for its center in the north England. Successful candidates will have a genuine interest in people and be able to work under pressure. They will also be reasonably fluent in both spoken and written English. IT skills are an advantage. Previous experience useful, but not essential.

Apply in writing, explaining why you deserve this position.

2. Write the following e-mail: cover email with images attached; inviting