Education and career. Education and career. The letter of Application.The letter of Application.

Teenagers’ main role is studying

and choosing a future career

How to write a letter of application

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Professions andperson’s characteristics

Formal writing:— a personal, chatty style— very specific greetings— everyday language— set phrases— short forms— very specific endings—lots of idioms— formal linkers— full forms

21 Alexis Mansions London N14 7FD

21st August 2011

The Antarctic Research Project15 Queen's RoadLondon SW2 WPD

Dear Sir or Madam, I am ¹_____________to ²________________for the job of helper with the Antarctic Research Project, which was ³ ______________in the London Times on 18 August. My reasons for wishing to _____________the team are that I ⁴have always been fascinated by wildlife and I would like to ______________my knowledge of wildlife ⁵ by doing research of this kind.

I have ______________my CV. As you will see, I have worked in ⁶ ________________veterinary practices in my ________________ time ⁷ ⁸

and have spent some time in the north of England ______________a ⁹vet during the lambing season. I ¹⁰ ______________forward to ¹¹ __________________from you. Yours ¹² _______________, Adrian Roberts Adrian Roberts

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21 Alexis Mansions

London N14 7FD

21st August 2011 The Antarctic Research Project15 Queen's RoadLondon SW2 WPD

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the job of helper with the Antarctic Research Project, which was advertised in the London Times on 18 August. My reasons for wishing to join the team are that I have always been fascinated by wildlife and I would very much like to expand my knowledge of wildlife by doing research of this kind. I have enclosed my CV. As you will see, I have worked in two veterinary practices in my free time and have spent some time in the north of England helping a vet during the lambing season. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Adrian Roberts Adrian Roberts

HOMEWORK:

Write your letter of application. You are going to apply for the job you like. Use the plan and the example on page 54 in your text book as a model.

EDUCATION IS THE MOOVEMENT FROM …………….. TO ………………….

EDUCATION IS THE MOOVEMENT FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT./Allan Bloom, US philosopher/

THANKS FOR YOUR WORK!