Writing Formal and Informal Letters. Part 1. Домбровская И.В - 43 стр.

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G     I was also a member of the town's local writing group and often wrote fic-
      tional stories for local magazines.
H     I would like to apply for the position of Personal Assistant.
I     In my final term, I attended a part-time secretarial course, where I passed
      RSA typing and word-processing as well as gaining experience in all areas
      of office work including filling and most computer software packages.
Exercise 8
Read the following letter and answer the questions: What personal qualities
does the writer mention? Then give the paragraph outline.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I wish to apply for the teaching position which was advertised in yesterday's Daily
Planet. I believe I have the education, experience and personality that an excellent
physical education teacher needs.
I graduated from Harpham University with a degree in Physical Education, I re-
ceived top grades there, and spent many hours as a student instructor while at HU.
After graduating four years ago I was employed as a gym teacher at Shady Lanes
Primary School. I really enjoyed working there, but the school closed three months
ago.
As all good teachers must be, I am patient, cheerful and organised. Most of all I en-
joy my work, and I believe my students can see that I truly love teaching young
people about sports and physical fitness.
I have enclosed a detailed CV as well as references from my previous employer. I
look forward to hearing from you.
                                                   Yours faithfully,
                                                   Thomas Smith
Exercise 9

A Read this advertisement.
 We are looking for someone to arrange weekend and evening events for a group
 of students from Europe, who will be studying at a London language school in
 July and August. Could it be you? Are you
  • a good organiser?
  • sociable and outgoing?
  • good at languages?
  • familiar with the local area?
 If you are, please write to us, saying why you would be suitable for this job.
B Read this letter of application for the job that is advertised above. Choose
 the words or phrases in italics that you think are more formal.
 Dear Sir or Madam,
      I am writing to apply for the post / job of Social Events Organiser which was
 advertised in last week's edition of Summer Jobs.
      I am now / currently studying French and Italian at London University, so I
 speak both languages well.