Using LanguageⅡ教学创新设计

A Letter of Asking for a Job 广东省汕头市潮南区陈店中学 连丹娜

Teaching aims: 1. To make Ss master the expressions that can be used in a letter of asking for a job. 2. To get Ss to know and use the structure of the certain letter. 3. To improve Ss’ writing ability based on the input and integration of the information. Teaching key points：

1. Get Ss to master the useful expressions.. 2. Strengthen Ss’ abilities to use the language to ask for a job, describe their qualification and express their expectation. 3. Lead the Ss to write a letter of asking for a job by using the expressions learned in class. Teaching difficult points: 1. To improve Ss’ writing ability based on the input and integration of the information. 2. How to guide Ss to write a letter of asking for a job. Teaching aids: Blackboard, projector and computer

Teaching procedures: Step 1

Lead-in Read a sample of a writing passage and find out the structure of a letter for a job. 假定你是李华。在校报英语专栏看到了学校“英语文化节”的一则招募启事，请阅读启事，并根据写作要点和写作要求写一封应征邮件。

Volunteers Wanted

Our annual English Festival, which will be held on June 15-17, 2015, is now looking for 20 student volunteers to provide service for Talent Show, Speech Contest, and English Debate. If you are interested, please send an application email at your earliest convenience to Ms.Chen at chenlaoshi@aef.com.

写作要点：

1)表示写信意图；

2)陈述应征目的；

3)说明应征条件（性格、能力等）。

Dear Ms Chen,

I’m Li Hua, a student from Class 2, Senior 3. I’m writing to apply for the position as a student volunteer.

I really want to obtain this precious opportunity because by offering my service, I will be able to improve my organizational ability, communication skills as well as my confidence in speaking English in public.

As an outgoing girl, I get along well with my classmates. Besides, I have such a good command of English that I am elected as assistant to my English teacher. Successfully, I have lent a

helping hand to her in several English activities of my class, which have been appreciated by both teachers and my classmates.

I am sure that I can perfectly live up to your expectations. I will be grateful if you could give me a kind consideration. Looking forward to your reply. Yours truly, Li Hua Step 2

Presentation 1. Summarize the characteristics of a letter of asking for a job. 【题型特点】

申请信有很多种，比如求职申请、加入某组织或活动的申请、报考申请、留学申请等。写申请信要注意语气诚恳，礼貌。

申请信的内容一般包括：申请的原因，具备的条件，恳请申请单位考虑自己的申请并表示谢意、期待答复。

2. Present how to organize a letter of asking for a job. 【审题】

人称：第一、二人称

时态：一般现在时

要点：自我简介，个人优势，期待成为其中一员

【写作框架】

第一段

介绍信息来源，说明写作目的（求职心愿）

第二段

个人情况介绍，说明个人优势（介绍自己的学历，性格，能力，成就，工作经历，说明自己为何对这一职位感兴趣；应尽可能向对方说明本人的长处，以便留下好印象，获得面谈的机会。）

第三段

表达感谢，请求答复，如有必要，交代清楚自己的电话号码，邮箱地址等联系方式。

3. Present some certain expressions used in a letter of asking for a job. 【常用句型】

1. 介绍信息来源

I learned from the newspaper that your company wanted to hire …

I just have read in the newspaper that you need a …

I learned from the ad/ the Internet that your company wanted a …

2. 表明写作目的（求职心愿）

With great interest in the job, I am writing to apply for the position (of/ as…) I am very interested in the job, so I am writing to apply for it. 3. 个人情况介绍

1) 基本情况

My name is…, …years old/ a student from…

I am a boy/ girl of …years old.

I am in good health and…

2) 能力经历

I am good at/ expert in…

I have a good command of/ do well in…. especially…

I can communicate with others in English fluently. I can operate/ use … skillfully.

I have rich working experience, once I …

3) 兴趣爱好

I enjoy doing… very much in my spare time.

I am interested in…

My favorite (…) is…

4) 性格品质

I work/ study hard and I can get along well with others.

I am always ready/ willing to help others…

I am easygoing/ outgoing…

Being an active/ optimistic boy/ girl, I …

5) 总结概括

I believe I can meet the requirements of …(满足要求)

I believe I am qualified to…(合格，有资格) 4. 结束语

I would appreciate it if you could give me this job opportunity. I will do my best (to…)

I sincerely hope you can give me the chance.

Thanks for your consideration of my application and I am looking forward to your early reply.

Your early reply will be highly appreciated. Step 3

Practice Task 1

Practice in sentences: Translate the following sentences into English. 1、我认为我是英文秘书的合格人选，所以我写信推荐自己。

__________________________________________________________________________ 2、由于我擅长英语，我有信心我适合做英文秘书。

__________________________________________________________________________ 3、我从你们的网站上得知你们公司要聘请一位英文秘书。

__________________________________________________________________________ 4、我是一名外向的学生，我和同学们相处得很好。

__________________________________________________________________________

5、一方面，我能帮助他们提高英语水平；另一方面，我能结交更多的朋友，丰富生活。

__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ 6、如果你们认为我适合这份工作，请电话联系我。

__________________________________________________________________________ 7、如果你能给我这个工作机会，我将感激不尽。

__________________________________________________________________________ 8、谢谢你考虑我的申请，期待与你见面。

__________________________________________________________________________ Task 2

Practice in a passage: Try to write a letter of asking for a job by using the expressions we have learned.. 【典型题例】

假定你是李华，将于今年七月从大学毕业。你从报纸上得知B&B公司要招聘一名英文秘书,你很感兴趣。请给该公司写一封求职信，包括下列要点：

1.年龄；

2.学习情况和英文水平；

3.兴趣特长；

4.性格特点。

注意：1.词数100左右。

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入词数。

Dear Sir or Madam,

I learned from the newspaper that your company needs an English secretary.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I am looking forward to your reply. Sincerely yours, Li Hua

One possible version: Dear Sir or Madam,

I learned from the newspaper that your company needs an English secretary. I’m interested in the position, hoping that I can work for you.

I’m 24 years old and will graduate from college this July. I’m an excellent student, among the top 5 in my class. I have a good command \ knowledge of English so I can communicate with foreigners easily. Also I’m experienced in computer operation. As for hobbies, reading is my favourite. In my spare time, I read a lot, which broadens my horizons. Being an active young

person, I like sports and outdoor activities. Besides, I’m easy to get along with and like to make friends. So I’m convinced that I’m equal to the job.

I’d appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. I am looking forward to your reply. Sincerely yours, Li Hua

Step 4

Homework: Write a letter of asking for a job by using the expressions we have learned.. 假定你是李华，从互联网上看到一个国际中学生家教组织将面向中国招聘兼职中文家教(tutor)的广告，欢迎中国学生参加，请用英文写一封电子邮件申请参加。

内容主要包括：

1.自我介绍（包括中英文能力）；

2.参加意图（帮助别人学习中文和推介中国文化）；

3.希望获准。

注意：1. 词数100左右；；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。