Application Letter, Spoof

Text 1

Taylor, Inc.
694 Rockstar Lane
Durham, NC 27708

Dear Human Resources Director: I just read an article in the New and Observer about Taylor’s
new computer center just north of Durham. I would like to apply for a position as an entry-
level programmer at the center.

I understand that Taylor produces both in-house and customer documentation. I am a fresh
graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology in Atlanta with an Associate’s Degree in Computer
Science. In addition to having taken a broad range of courses, I served as a computer consultant
at the college’s computer center where I helped train computer users on new systems.

I will be happy to meet you at your convenience and discuss how my education and experience
match your needs. You can reach me at my home address, at (9191) 233-1552, or
at rock@devry.alumni.edu.

Sincerely,
Raymond Krick
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1. Why did Mr. Krick write the letter? 3. What will the Human Resources Director
a. To apply for a job. probably do after reading the letter?
b. To ask for some information. a. Evaluate the salary offered.
c. To introduce himself to Taylor. b. Start working at Taylor, Inc.
d. To explain his educational background. c. Promote Mr. Krick to be a manager.
d. Ask Mr. Krick to come for an interview
2. How does Mr. Krick know the vacancy?
a. From the radio. 4. What is the synonym of the word ‘fresh’?
b. From a colleague. a. Old
c. From a newspaper. b. New
d. From the television. c. Urgent
d. Present

Text 2

Dini Aminarto
Jalan Elang 89
Tangerang Selatan 19837

October, 30th 2018

PO BOX 1393
JKB 11013

To whom it may concern, I’m applying for the Project Manager position advertised through Jakarta
Post. As shown in the enclosed resume, I have a strong academic background in Chemical Engineer
graduated from Universitas Indonesia on 2007.

My current work as Project Management in various multinational company has given me firsthand
experience in the challenge associated with the development of a successful Petrochemical
Company. In addition, I have excellent managerial and communication skills both in Bahasa
Indonesia as well as English.

This background, combined with over ten years of Ethylene Plant Operation as Project
Management, has given me a unique perspective that would be particularly valuable in meeting the
responsibilities of this position, as described in your position. I am and independent individual who
capable to work under pressure.

I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail and
look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Dini Aminarto
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5. Who wrote the application letter? a. 2 years

a. Project Manager b. 8 years
b. Jakarta Post c. 15 years
c. Dini Aminarto d. 10 years
d. Chemical Engineer
10. I am and independent individual who
6. What is the job position that applicant capable to work under pressure. The
applied for? word “capable” has the same meaning
a. Project Manager to…
b. General Manager
c. Chemical Engineer
a. Irresponsible
d. Academician
b. Awkward
c. Competent
7. Where did the company advertise the job
d. Professional
opening?
a. Kompas
11. What the applicant has enclosed along
b. Jakarta Globe
with the application letter?
c. Tribun
a. Resume
d. Jakarta Post
b. Biography
c. Photo
8. What are the skills that applicant
d. Certificate
presented on the application letter?
a. Managerial and communication skills
12. Is there any information when the
b. Accounting and managerial skills
applicant graduated?
c. Public speaking and communication
a. Yes, it’s on 2010.
skills
b. Yes, it’s on 2007.
d. Bahasa Indonesia and English
c. Yes, it’s on 2005.
d. No.
9. How many years the applicant was
working as Project Management?

Text 3

Once, a man was walking in a park when he came across a penguin. He took him to a
policeman and said, “I have just found this penguin. What should I do?” The policeman
replied, “take him to the zoo”

The next day the policeman saw the same in the same park, and the man was still
carrying the penguin with him. The policeman was rather surprised and walked up to the
man and asked. “Why are you still carrying that penguin about? Didn’t you take t to the
zoo?” ‘I certainly did,’ replied the man.
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“And it was a great idea because he really enjoyed it, so today I’m taking him to the
movies!”

13. The text above belongs to …. E. He found another penguin in

the park
A. Spoof 17. “And it was a great idea because he
B. Recount really enjoyed it, so today I’m taking
C. Report him to the movies!”
This part of the text is called ....
D. News item
E. Narrative A. Twist
14. Where did the man find the
B. Event
penguin?
C. Coda
A. In a zoo D. Orientation
B. In a park E. Re-orientation
C. In a movie theatre
D. In a police station Text 4
E. At his home Early one morning, a mother went in to wake
15. Where did the man take the penguin her son. “Wake up, son. It’s time to go to
for the first time? school!”

“But why, Mom? I don’t want to go.”

A. To a park
“Give me two reasons why you don’t want to
B. To a police station
go.”
C. To a zoo
“Well, the kids hate me for one, and the
D. To a movie theater
teachers hate me too!”
E. To a store
16. Why was the man still carrying the “Oh, that’s no reason not to go to school. Come
on now and get ready.”
penguin the next day? Because ….
“Give me two reasons why I should go to
A. He would take the penguin to school.”
the zoo again
“Well, for one, you are 52 years old. And for
B. He enjoyed bringing the another, you’re the Principal!”
penguin everyday
C. He found that the penguin 18. What is the text about?
enjoyed the zoo 19. Where did the event probably take
place?
D. He misinterpreted to what the
police said
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20. Which do you think the text belong to : Why do you think so?
Narrative, Recount, or Spoof?

Good Luck