UNIT 7 p55
A LETTER OF APPLICATION
1   Read Nancy's letter of application and complete it using the phrases and words in the box.
1 consider myself	experience	widely
As you will see	hard-working	fluently
1 am writing in response	advertisement	CV
1 look forward to hearing	on business	deadlines
WorldWatch Europe IPA 56 Merritts Avenue Overland Park Reading RG2 6HD
Dear David Benton,
______________to your_______in today's Guardian for a journalist based
in Geneva.
______________from the enclosed_______, I studied journalism and
modern languages at University College, London, and went on to do a master's in journalism at Queen Mary's College, London.
______________the ideal candidate for the job because I have all the
relevant_______. In my present job I am in charge of Eastern Europe
publications for Intertec Publishing. Before this, I worked for the BBC World Service, at first covering Mexico and Argentina, then Europe. I have travelled
_______in South America and Europe. In my present job I frequently go to
Japan_______. I speak French, German, and Spanish_______.
I am an enthusiastic and_______person. I am good at organizing people
and can meet               .
______________from you in the near future.
Yours sincerely,
t/ithcy   Maši»
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112    Writing Unit 7
2 Answer the questions.
1   What job is Nancy applying for?
2  Where did she hear about the vacancy?
3   What is she sending with her letter?
4  Look at her letter and the advert. Why does she think she is right for the job?
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WorldWatch
usiness Journalist
This international business magazine, with 1,000,000 readers worldwide, is seeking a journalist, based in Geneva, to cover business news in Europe.
Requirements:
•  a master's degree in journalism
•  at least two years' experience in business journalism
• fluent in French and German. If possible, some knowledge of Spanish
•  excellent communication skills
•  international travel experience is a plus
Please send CV and letter of application to:
David Benton, Worldwatch Europe IPA
56 Merritts Avenue, Overland Park, Reading RG2 6HD
Visit us on the web: http://www.wep@ipc.co.uk
3 You are going to write a letter of application. Read the job advertisement below.
TRANS-GLOBE TOURS
TOUR GUIDES
We are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working, friendly people who
have good interpersonal skills
-     speak two or more languages fluently
have a genuine interest in other countries and cultures
-      want to see the world
Please apply with CV to:
Martin Ruane, Personnel Manager
Trans-Globe Tours, Victoria Square, London SW1 GVC
4 Answer the questions in exercise 2 about you. Use your answers to write your letter of application for Trans-Globe Tours. Write about 200 words.
Writing Unit 7