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一、文體概述
求職信或申請(qǐng)信是寫(xiě)信人就某一職位向收信人提出請(qǐng)求的信件。語(yǔ)言屬于正式用語(yǔ),用詞需要簡(jiǎn)潔準(zhǔn)確,語(yǔ)氣禮貌自信。信件內(nèi)容一般包括三個(gè)方面:(1)提出申請(qǐng)(闡述得知招聘信息的來(lái)源和自己申請(qǐng)的職位);(2)申請(qǐng)理由(個(gè)人信息和能力);(3)表示感謝(請(qǐng)求給予面試機(jī)會(huì)并表示感謝)。
二、必備短語(yǔ)
1. apply for a chance to work as ... 申請(qǐng)(做……)的機(jī)會(huì)
2. like, be fond of, be keen on, be crazy about, have a preference for喜歡、熱愛(ài)
3. take / show interest in, be interested in感興趣
4. be equal to, be competent / qualified / fit / suitable for勝任
5. master, have a good command of, be equipped with the skills of 掌握(技能、技術(shù)等)
6. be good at doing sth., be able to do sth., have the ability to do sth., be capable of doing sth擅長(zhǎng)于、有能力做某事
7. have some basic knowledge of, have a wide range of knowledge of了解
8. have / show a talent for, be gifted in在……有天賦
9. sign up for, enter for, participate in, take part in報(bào)名、參加
10. meet ones requirements滿足某人的要求
三、套用句式
1. I am writing to apply for a chance to work as a volunteer. 我寫(xiě)信給你的目的是為了應(yīng)聘做志愿者。
2. I sincerely hope that my application will be taken into consideration. 我衷心希望我的申請(qǐng)會(huì)被納入考慮范圍。
3. I would be more than grateful if my application could be favorably considered. 如果我的申請(qǐng)會(huì)被優(yōu)先考慮,我將不甚感激。
4. I will appreciate it if I am chosen, and I am convinced that I can perfectly live up to your expectations. 若能被選上,我將不甚感激。我也相信我絕不會(huì)辜負(fù)你們的期望的。
5. If I am luckily chosen, I will spare no effort to shoulder the responsibility and contribute my efforts. 如果我能有幸被選上,我將盡最大的努力承擔(dān)責(zé)任并貢獻(xiàn)自己的力量。
四、習(xí)作修改 下列習(xí)作中共有10處錯(cuò)誤,每句最多兩處,請(qǐng)改正。
Dear Sir or Madam,
Im Li Hua, a student from Xinhua Middle School. Im writing to apply for a chance for a student volunteer.
I really want to obtain this precious chance because I could improve my communication skills and my confidence in speaking English. As an outgoing girl, I get along well with all my classmate. Besides, I have so a good command of English that I have won in several prizes in English contests. Successful, I have organized several English activities, which have been appreciated by both teachers or classmates.
I am convincing that I can perfectly live up to my expectations. I would appreciate if you could give me a chance.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
五、課堂練習(xí)
假定你是李華,在美國(guó)某中學(xué)學(xué)習(xí),你從校園網(wǎng)上得知學(xué)校圖書(shū)館在寒假要招聘志愿者協(xié)助圖書(shū)館工作。請(qǐng)寫(xiě)一封電子郵件申請(qǐng)參加應(yīng)聘。主要內(nèi)容包括:
1. 寫(xiě)信目的;
2. 自我介紹(介紹勝任此項(xiàng)工作的能力、應(yīng)聘目的);
3. 希望能夠被錄用。
注意:1. 詞數(shù)100左右;
2. 可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié),以使行文連貫;
3. 信的開(kāi)頭和結(jié)尾已經(jīng)給出。
Dear Sir or Madam,
Im Li Hua, a student from Class Two, Senior Three.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
六、課外作業(yè)
假定你是李華,在英文報(bào)紙上看到了某公司招聘兼職英語(yǔ)口語(yǔ)翻譯的啟事,請(qǐng)根據(jù)寫(xiě)作要點(diǎn)寫(xiě)一封應(yīng)征郵件。主要內(nèi)容包括:
1. 自我介紹(包括個(gè)人能力、獲獎(jiǎng));
2. 咨詢了解工作時(shí)間。
注意:1. 詞數(shù)100左右;
2. 可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié),以使行文連貫;
3. 信的開(kāi)頭和結(jié)尾已經(jīng)給出。
參考詞匯:口語(yǔ)翻譯interpreter
Dear Sir or Madam,
Im Li Hua, a student from Xinhua school.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
參考答案與范文
習(xí)作修改
本篇是李華申請(qǐng)成為一名學(xué)生志愿者。作者表述了自己能成為志愿者的相關(guān)理由。
1. for→as 申請(qǐng)成為一名學(xué)生志愿者,屬于固定搭配。
2. could→can 申請(qǐng)信通常用一般現(xiàn)在時(shí)。
3. classmate→classmates 與我所有的同學(xué)相處得好,classmate應(yīng)該用復(fù)數(shù)。
4. so→such 修飾名詞command應(yīng)該用such。
5. 劃去in 贏得某種獎(jiǎng)勵(lì),不需介詞in。
6. Successful→Successfully 此處充當(dāng)狀語(yǔ)修飾整個(gè)句子,應(yīng)該用副詞。
7. or→and 肯定句,受到師生的喜愛(ài),應(yīng)該用both...and...
8.convincing→convinced 內(nèi)心“感到確信”,得用convinced。
9. my→your 應(yīng)該是達(dá)到收信人,即“你們”的要求和期望。
10. 在appreciate和if中間加上it 此為固定搭配。
課堂練習(xí)
Dear Sir or Madman,
Im Li Hua, a student from Class Two, Senior Three. Learning from the school website that you are in need of students to help with the work in the library during the winter vacation, Im writing to apply for a chance to work as a volunteer librarian.
I am an outgoing boy with confidence, so I am able to cooperate with others well. With responsibility and patience, I can help sort out the books and deal with problems efficiently. I really want to obtain the precious opportunity so as to develop my practical skills.
I sincerely hope that my application will be taken into consideration. If I can be given the job, I will spare no effort to shoulder the responsibility and contribute my efforts.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
課外作業(yè)
Dear Sir or Madam,
Im Li Hua, a student from Xinhua school. Im writing to apply to work as a part-time interpreter in your company.
I have a good command of spoken English, which enables me to communicate with others in English with great fluency. Moreover, I have won the first prize in an English speech contest held in our school and I was awarded the best singer in an English singing contest last month. The part-time job appeals to me a lot and I also wonder when I am supposed to work for your company if I am luckily chosen.
I am more than grateful if I am given a chance. I am convinced that I will perfectly live up to your expectations.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
責(zé)任編輯 蔣小青