UNIVERSITAS TERBUKA

FAKULTAS ILMU KOMUNIKASI

Nama Mahasiswa : Moh.Irsyadul Anam

Nomor Induk Mahasiswa/ NIM : 051532597
Kode/Nama Mata Kuliah : MKWI4201/ BAHASA INGGRIS
Kode/Nama UPBJJ : 21/ JAKARTA
Masa Ujian : 2023/2024 Ganjil (2023.2)

TUGAS TUTORIAL KE-3

1. Anda baru saja lulus dan melihat iklan lowongan pekerjaan di kedutaan Inggris
sebagai penerjemah.
Buatlah surat lamaran pekerjaan dalam bahasa Inggris yang berisi penjelasan:
 tentang diri Anda,
 jabatan yang dilamar,
 dari mana Anda mengetahui lowongan tersebut,
 ketertarikan Anda terhadap jabatan tersebut,
 alasan mengapa Anda cocok untuk jabatan tersebut, dan
 ucapan terima kasih atas waktu yang telah diberikan untuk mempertimbangkan Anda.
(50 pts)

You are a fresh graduate and saw a job vacancy/opening in the UK embassy for a
translator.

Write a cover letter in English stating:

 who you are,
 the position you are applying to,
 where you found the opening/vacancy,
 your interest in the position,
 reasons why you are a good fit to the position, and
 thanking them for taking the time to consider you.
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Sample Cover Letter

Moh.Irsyadul Anam
Jl. Kp Utan, NO.72A, Cilandak , Jakarta 12550
Phone No : 021. 7345678 , E-mail mohirysadulanam2@gmail.com

Jakarta, 14 November 2023

UK Embassy
JL. Jend Sudirman Kav.X No.5
Jakarta 12345

Mr. Donald Benson - HR Manager

Re: Translator

Dear Hiring Manager,

Refer to advertisement of job vacancy in UK Embassy, I am writing to express my interest in the position of
Translator with the UK Embassy. My name is Moh.Irsyadul Anam, I just graduate from Indonesia University
this year in 2022 with a degree in Translation Studies, I am confident that I possess the skills, knowledge,
and experience necessary to excel in this role.

In my most recent position as a fresh graduate, I have gained valuable experience in Translating Written
Materials, Document Evaluation, and Training Interpreters. Through this experience, I have developed a
strong understanding of the translation process and have honed my skills in accurately translating
documents from English to Bahasa Indonesia and vice versa. I have also gained the ability to critically
evaluate documents to ensure accuracy and coherence in meaning. Additionally, I have trained and guided
junior translators and interpreters in the art of effective language translation and interpretation.

My experience as a fresh graduate has equipped me with the necessary skills to perform the duties of a
Translator at the UK Embassy. My knowledge of translation techniques and extensive vocabulary will allow
me to provide high-quality translations of various documents for the embassy. I am confident that I can
contribute to the embassy’s goals of promoting effective communication and understanding between
nations through accurate translations.

Along with my skills, I possess several strengths that make me a suitable candidate for the role of
Translator. I am an excellent communicator and have the ability to convey complex ideas and information
clearly and concisely. This skill will be essential in communicating with team member and ensuring that
translations are accurate and effective. With my strong teamwork skills, I can collaborate and coordinate
effectively with colleagues to achieve common goals, which is crucial in a fast-paced environment such as
the embassy.

Thank you for considering my application. I am looking forward to the possibility of discussing how my skills
and experiences align with the needs of the UK Embassy. I am available at your earliest convenience for an
interview and can be reached at +628-555-8796 or mohirysadulanam2@gmail.com

Thank you for your time and consideration

Sincerely,

Moh.IrsyadulAnam
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TUGAS TUTORIAL KE-3

2. Bacalah percakapan di bawah ini. / Please read the conversation below.

Trudy: Hey, so I’m having a party at my place next weekend. Do you want to come?

Ruth: Sure! That sounds like fun. (a) anyone else will join us?

Trudy: Let’s see. I think it’s going to be Jerome, Talia, Anna, Juan, Celeste, Michelle
and possibly Jamie. It’s not really going to be a party, more like a small get-together.
I’m cooking dinner, and we can just hang out.

Ruth: What time should I be there?

Trudy: Oh, anytime between 6 and 7 would be fine.

Ruth: (b) Should I bring something for the party?

Trudy: Oh, don’t worry about it. I have everything covered.

Ruth: Can I at least bring a bottle of wine?

Trudy: Well, I’m not going to say no to wine. I’m sure that would be appreciated.

Ruth: I’ll do that, then. Thanks for inviting me.

Pertanyaan / Questions
Isilah percakapan yang kosong di atas dengan kalimat/ekspresi yang tepat. / Please fill in
the blanks with the proper expression that is suitable with the conversation. (@10 pts)
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Ubahlah kalimat kesimpulan berikut menjadi frasa sederhana. / Simplify the conclusions
below into simple phrases. (@15 pts)

Original Conclusion Revised Conclusion

Using machines to replace human

1. This is no doubt an exciting proposition to
intelligence is exciting, but
see machine replace human intelligence,
replacing human bilingual skills
but to replace human competence in
even with advanced technology like
bilingual skills, even with the advent of
neural networks seems distant.
neural networks and deep learning, appears
Translation work will likely be
quite far. At best, with the use of neural
shared between machines and
machine networks, which are evolving by
humans based on specific tasks, it’s
the day, translation work is likely to
so helpful to evolving neural
get distributed between machines and
machine networks for translation.
humans, based on task-specifics.

2. Thus, if asked what we think is the essence The essence of digital

of digital transformation, we would answer transformation is corporate culture
that it is the corporate culture and the and the transformation of employee
transformation of employee mindset. mindset.
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