黄湘
一、文体概述
求职信或申请信是写信人就某一职位向收信人提出请求的信件。语言属于正式用语,用词需要简洁准确,语气礼貌自信。信件内容一般包括三个方面:(1)提出申请(阐述得知招聘信息的来源和自己申请的职位);(2)申请理由(个人信息和能力);(3)表示感谢(请求给予面试机会并表示感谢)。
二、必备短语
1. apply for a chance to work as ... 申请(做……)的机会
2. like, be fond of, be keen on, be crazy about, have a preference for喜欢、热爱
3. take / show interest in, be interested in感兴趣
4. be equal to, be competent / qualified / fit / suitable for胜任
5. master, have a good command of, be equipped with the skills of 掌握(技能、技术等)
6. be good at doing sth., be able to do sth., have the ability to do sth., be capable of doing sth擅长于、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……有天赋
9. sign up for, enter for, participate in, take part in报名、参加
10. meet ones requirements满足某人的要求
三、套用句式
1. I am writing to apply for a chance to work as a volunteer. 我写信给你的目的是为了应聘做志愿者。
2. I sincerely hope that my application will be taken into consideration. 我衷心希望我的申请会被纳入考虑范围。
3. I would be more than grateful if my application could be favorably considered. 如果我的申請会被优先考虑,我将不甚感激。
4. I will appreciate it if I am chosen, and I am convinced that I can perfectly live up to your expectations. 若能被选上,我将不甚感激。我也相信我绝不会辜负你们的期望的。
5. If I am luckily chosen, I will spare no effort to shoulder the responsibility and contribute my efforts. 如果我能有幸被选上,我将尽最大的努力承担责任并贡献自己的力量。
四、习作修改 下列习作中共有10处错误,每句最多两处,请改正。
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、课堂练习
假定你是李华,在美国某中学学习,你从校园网上得知学校图书馆在寒假要招聘志愿者协助图书馆工作。请写一封电子邮件申请参加应聘。主要内容包括:
1. 写信目的;
2. 自我介绍(介绍胜任此项工作的能力、应聘目的);
3. 希望能够被录用。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 信的开头和结尾已经给出。
Dear Sir or Madam,
Im Li Hua, a student from Class Two, Senior Three.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
六、课外作业
假定你是李华,在英文报纸上看到了某公司招聘兼职英语口语翻译的启事,请根据写作要点写一封应征邮件。主要内容包括:
1. 自我介绍(包括个人能力、获奖);
2. 咨询了解工作时间。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 信的开头和结尾已经给出。
参考词汇:口语翻译interpreter
Dear Sir or Madam,
Im Li Hua, a student from Xinhua school.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
参考答案与范文
习作修改
本篇是李华申请成为一名学生志愿者。作者表述了自己能成为志愿者的相关理由。
1. for→as 申请成为一名学生志愿者,属于固定搭配。
2. could→can 申请信通常用一般现在时。
3. classmate→classmates 与我所有的同学相处得好,classmate应该用复数。
4. so→such 修饰名词command应该用such。
5. 划去in 赢得某种奖励,不需介词in。
6. Successful→Successfully 此处充当状语修饰整个句子,应该用副词。
7. or→and 肯定句,受到师生的喜爱,应该用both...and...
8.convincing→convinced 内心“感到确信”,得用convinced。
9. my→your 应该是达到收信人,即“你們”的要求和期望。
10. 在appreciate和if中间加上it 此为固定搭配。
课堂练习
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
课外作业
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
责任编辑 蒋小青