6 Freeland St.

A letter of application Greenwich

London
or cover letter 9th April 2018

1) Look at this job advertisement and read Jenny’s Blue Line Cruises
letter of application. 24 Cavendish Grove
London

Dear Sir or Madam,

I have seen your advertisement

asking for photographers in the ‘New 1
1
York Times’ .
My name is Jenny Curtis, and I am
20 years old. I studied photography
2
at the N.Y. Photo Academy and I .
Since I finished two years ago, I have
worked as a photographer’s assistant
for a local newspaper. 2
(3)3 and I really like to travel;
2) Appropriate language: Choose the appropriate I would welcome the opportunity to
phrase below to complete letter. Write the letter. work on a cruise ship. 4
and I 3
enjoy working with people very much.
1. a- and I thought that’s the job for me! I would be available for an
b- and I am writing to apply for the post. 5
interview at any time and . I 4
2. c- obtained my degree with honors. look forward to hearing from you.
d- ended up with great grades. Yours faithfully,
3. f- I’ve always enjoyed taking photos of my cats.
g- I have always been interested in photography. Jenny Curtis
4. h- I think I am very enthusiastic and hardworking. Jenny Curtis
i - My friends think I’m really funny and I’ve always
been popular.
5. j- I can supply you with the names of two references.
k- If you want, you can phone two of my friends, they said they’d be references.

3) Appropriate language: In a formal letter, you should avoid some things. Choose one example
for each of these errors from activity 1 (write the letter - a to k):
 Contractions  Informal punctuation

 Irrelevant information  Words/expressions used

in everyday speech

4) Organization: Read the letter again. Match the descriptions below with each paragraph of the
letter (write the number of the paragraph)
a. Availability, references. c. Reasons for writing.
b. Personal information. Relevant d. Reasons for wanting the job.
qualifications and experience. Personality.

5) Comprehension: Now that you have completed the letter, answer the following questions:
a. What’s the name of the company and where is it located?
_______________________________________________________________________
b. What sort of person is needed for the job?
_______________________________________________________________________
c. Do you think Jenny is suitable for the job? Why?
_______________________________________________________________________
6) Linking words: match the linking expressions to their meaning:

1. opinion a. because (of this), so, as a result

2. listing points b. for example, such as, especially

3. examples c. when, before, until, while, after

4. contrast d. I think, I believe, I insist

5. cause/effect e. but, however, although, despite

f. first of all, secondly, also, next, then,

6. time
after this/that, lastly, all in all

If your pencil doesn’t work, write the answers below (numbers to letters, ex: 1-a)

7) Layout: drag the different parts to their place

Introduction Signature Body Closing Opening

Address of the person writing 6 Freeland St.

the letter Greenwich
London
Date
9th April, 2010
Name and Address of the person
Blue Line Cruises
or business receiving the letter
24 Cavendish Grove
(+ name and position if you know it)
London

Greeting Dear Sir or Madam,

I have seen your advertisement asking for

Reason why you are writing the photographers in ‘The New York Times’ and I am
letter. writing to apply for the post.
My name is Jenny Curtis, and I am 20
More details and information. years old. I studied photography at the N.Y.
Photo Academy and I obtained my degree with
▪ Name
honors. Since I got my degree two years ago, I
▪ Age have been working as a photographer’s assistant
▪ Academic information for a local newspaper.
▪ Previous experience
I have always been interested in
photography and I would welcome the opportunity
▪ Personality to work in your company. I think I am a very
enthusiastic and hardworking person and I enjoy
▪ Reasons for wanting the job
working with people very much.
I would be available for interview at any
time and I can, if necessary, supply you with
▪ Availability the names of two references.
▪ References
I look forward to hearing from you.

End the letter with: Yours faithfully,

▪ Yours faithfully
▪ Yours sincerely
Jenny Curtis
Jenny Curtis

Signature with full name written

under it.
8) Content: read the letter again, and complete the information about Jenny
Personal details Personality Availability

Qualifications & Skills Experience References

9) Read the following job advertisements and fill in the blanks using the following words:

dynamic
candidate
graduate
salary
requires
experience
CV
application

waiter
fantastic
restaurant
qualified
email
department