Exercise 1: The order of paragraphs in the letter has been mixed up.

Put the
paragraphs in the correct order, using the following plan to help you.

A. Reason for writing _______

B. Qualifications and experience _______
C. Personality and interests _______
D. Summary of reasons for applying _______
E. When the writer is free _______

Dear Sir or Madam,

1. My course finishes at the end of June and I will be free to take up a post after
this time. I am available for an interview at any time which is convenient to you.
2. I am twenty-three years old and am in the final year of my course in Tourism
Management at South Bank University. During the course, I spent three months
on a work placement scheme working for Harrison Guides Ltd as a tour guide,
accompanying visitors to Oxford, Brighton and Bath. In addition, I have gained
experience of hotel reception, bar and restaurant work during the university
vacations. Please refer to the enclosed curriculum for further details.
3. I am writing to apply for the post of tour leader, which was advertised in The
Evening Standard yesterday.
4. I believe that I have the appropriate qualifications, experience and personality
for this post, and I think that I would find the work stimulating and rewarding.
5. I enjoy meeting people from other cultures and have traveled extensively in
Europe. I speak good French and German, and a little Spanish. I am very
interested in English history and enjoy sharing my interest with other people.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Matthew hunt
Exercise 2: Complete these sentences or phrases with a word from the box.

as at for from in to

1. I am writing _______ reply _______ your advertisement _______ the newspaper

yesterday.
2. _______ present, I am working _______ a receptionist _______ the Carlton Hotel.
3. _______ you will see _______ my CV, I have ...
4. I am very interested _______ working for an organization where I would have the
opportunity _______ use my skills.
5. I would be free _______ work _______ your company ...
6. I am available _______ an interview _______ your convenience.

Exercise 3: Put the letter in the correct order.

a. ... I am interested in any secretarial positions you have, especially in
France or Switzerland.
b. ... I will be available to start work from the middle of June.
c. ... I look forward to hearing from you soon.
d. ... Yours faithfully,
e. ... I enclose my CV as requested.
f. ... I am a qualified and experienced PA, and am bilingual in Spanish and
English. I also speak French fluently.
g. ... I am writing in reply to your advertisement for temporary summer
positions, which appeared in the Western Mail on 27th April.
h. ... Dear Sir or Madam,
i. ... However, I am willing to consider any kind of work.
j. ... Lousia Barry
Exercise 4: Read this letter of application. There are three sentences that do not
belong because they are too personal or irrelevant. Cross them out.
85 Sun Road
Phoenix, AZ 8501
September 13, 2000
Ms. Dborah Moyers
Quick Copy Center
4226 N. 22nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Dear Ms. Moyers
I am writing in response to the advertisement for a copy machine technician in last
Sunday’s Phoenix Star. I am very interested in the position and am enclosing my resume
for your consideration. It is very kind of you to read this letter.
I believe that I meet all of the qualifications that you specify. You probably never had a
candidate as qualified as I am! I have had five years of experience as a copy machine
technician in a retail environment. I am trained in digital and color technology, and I have
experience with all major brands of equipment.
In addition to my technical skills, I enjoy training staff members and am very good with
customers. None of my current customers wants me to leave.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you in person. I look
forward to hearing from you at your convenience.
Sincerely yours,
James Ditzler
Exercise 5: Read the advertisement below and write a letter of application.
English –Speaking Tour Guides Wanted

We are a travel company managing holiday tours. We need English-speaking local guides
to accompany foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam. If you have a high school
diploma, have experience as a tour guide, a good manner, speak fluent English and are
willing to work hard for long hours, please contact: The manager, Vinatour, 450
Nguyen Du Street, Hanoi. Telephone No: 04 824 0139

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