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Read the writing task below and answer the questions.

You have seen an advertisement in your local newspaper for a part-time shop assistant in a bookshop. Write a letter of application to the manager of the bookshop.

 Write about your experience and qualifications

 say why you would like the job

 state when you would be available for an interview.

Begin your letter as follows;

Dear Sir/Madam

1-Which of the following openings are the most appropriate for this letter?

[more than one answer]

A I am writing to apply for the position of part-time bookshop assistant as advertised in The Post on Monday, 12^th December.

B I’m writing about your ad for a shop assistant.

C I read with interest your advertisement in The Post on Monday, 12^th December and I would like to apply for the position of part-time bookshop assistant.

D I saw your job in the paper and I want to apply.

E I’ve always wanted a job in a shop so when I saw your advert in the paper on Monday, I decided to apply.

F I would like to express my interest in the position of part-time bookshop assistant as advertised in The Post on Monday, 12^th December.

2- Which is the best way to refer to your CV? [more than one answer]

A Read my CV for more details.

B You can check all this by looking at my CV.

C Have a look at my CV and you’ll see that…

D As you can see from my CV, … E Please find enclosed my CV.

F Anyway, it’s all in my CV so you can see for yourself.

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3- Which is the best way to refer to your experience? [more than one answer]

A I’ve worked in loads of bookshops before.

B I have three years’ experience in the retail industry.

C I have simply years of experience.

D I’ve got lots of experience in this business already E you’ll be amazed at how experienced I am!

F I have considerable experience in sales.

4- Which is the best way to express your availability for interview? [one answer]

A I’m fee all the time.

B I can come for an interview at a moment’s notice.

C I can make it to an interview any time.

D any time that suits you is fine by me.

E I am available for interview at your convenience.

F I can have an interview whenever you like.

Here are the notes that a student made for the writing task. Put each point under the correct paragraph heading to make a plan for the letter.

Paragraph 1; reason for writing Paragraph 2; work experience

Paragraph 3; education and qualifications Paragraph 4; reason for wanting job Paragraph 5; availability for interview

7 position advertised- part-time bookshop assistant

8 most recent post- book dept. in department store [6 months]

9 retail course- bookshop as case study 10 English literature degree

11 total in retail industry = 2 years

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13 Good working environment Prepositions

Using correct prepositions is sometimes a problem for candidates. Try to learn prepositions which are used with verbs, nouns, and adjectives.

Read the sample answer to the writing task and choose the correct prepositions.

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am writing to apply 1 [to, for, about, in] the position 2 [to, at, of, for] part-time bookshop assistant as advertised 3 [at, on, in, by] The Post 4 [in, at, for, on] Monday, 12^th December.

As you can see 5 [from, at, for, with] my CV, I have two years’ experience 6 [at, in, by, from] the retail industry. This includes six months working as a sales assistant in a boutique, followed 7 [on, at, to, by] a year in a supermarket and my most recent post was in a large department store, where I spent six months in charge 8 [with, of, by, for] the book department.

You will also wee that I am currently studying 9 [for, about, with, in] a degree 10 [of, on, in, about] English literature 11 [in, of, by, at] City University. In addition to this, while working 12 [for, at, in, by] my previous employer, I attended a short retail course and carried out a case-study on a bookshop.

I have always loved books and am an avid reader, and I am particularly interested 13 [to, of, in, about] working 14 [in, on, with, by] your bookshop as it is considered to be the best 15 [in, of, at, from] the city. It is also has a reputation 16 [to, for, about, on] being an excellent employer and I believe it would offer a very pleasant working environment.

I am available 17 [at, for, in, with] interview 18 [by, with, at, on] your convenience.

I look forward 19 [in, about, at, to] hearing 20 [about, from, to, for] you.

Yours faithfully,

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Complete sentences with the correct prepositions;

1, I am a student……….the University of Manchester.

2, I have been working………..a mobile phone company since I left school.

3, I am writing to apply………….the position of security guard.

4, I am particularly interested…………working at your city branch.

5, I am available………interview during morning hours.

6, I have five years’ experience…………..the field of education.

7, I have a diploma………hotel management.

8, I was responsible…………..the final product.

9, I look forward………..hearing from you.

10, I was in charge…………..the sales department for three years.

11, This was followed………two years overseas.

12, I am currently studying………….a master’s degree.

13, I mainly deal………our overseas clients.

14, I can attend an interview……….your earliest convenience.

15, I am writing in response to the advertisement you placed………the Daily Record on Saturday, 15^th December.

16, As you can see………my CV, I am fully-qualified nurse.

You have seen an advertisement in your local newspaper for a hotel receptionist.

Write a letter of application to the hotel manager.

 Write about your experience and qualifications

 say why you would like the job

 state when you would be available for an interview.

Begin your letter as follows;

Dear Sir/Madam

There are 15 mistakes in this sample find and correct them.

Dear Sir,

I am writing to apply to the position of receptionist at The Grand Hotel as advertising in The Post in Monday, 23^rd June.

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As you could see from my CV, I have three years’ experience as a receptionist. I worked in a dentist for a year and this was followed for two years in law firm. In both posts I was responsible of making appointments and dealing with waiting patients or clients.

You will also see that I have recently completed a customer care course and that I am currently studying for a distance learning degree about tourism.

I have always wanted to work at the tourist industry and I am particularly interesting in working at your hotel because I believe it to be one of the best of the city. I also think it would be an excellent starting place for a career at tourism.

I am available for interview at your convenience and I look forward to hear from you.

Yours sincerely, Peter Evans

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