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Activity 1 Comprehension Questions. Answer the following questions briefly! Jl. A. Yani 389 Surabaya, 65151 April 19, 2009 Mr. Frank Peterson, Personnel Manager Jeans and Co. Jl. Raya Pandaan 186 Pandaan Pasuruan, Jawa Timur, 98502 Dear Mr. Peterson I am writing to you in response to your advertisement fora local branch manager, which appeared in the Jawa Poson Sunday, June 15. As you can see from my enclosedresume, my experience and qualifications match this position's requirements. My current position, managing the local branch of anational shoe retailer, has provided the opportunity to workunder a high-pressure, team environment, where it isessential to be able to work closely with my colleaguesin order to meet sales deadlines. In addition to my responsibilities as manager, I also developed time management tools for staff using Accessand Excel from Microsoft's Office Suite. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forwardto the opportunity to personally discuss why I am particularlysuited for this position. Please call me after 4.00 p.m. tosuggest a time we may meet. I can be reached via telephonenumber 031858564 or by email at [email protected]. Sincerely, Lilis Handayani



Question 1. To whom is the letter sent? 2. Who wrote the application letter? 3. Where is the sender’s address? 4. What is the purpose of writing the letter? 5. What position is being advertised? 6. How did Lilis Handayani know the vacancy? 7. What is Lilis’s current position? 8. What other responsibilities does she have at the moment? 9. Do you think that Lilis is confident about hercompetence? How do you know? 10. Does Lilis tell about her strength in an interview? Find the evidence from the text.



Activity 2 Complete the following text with the available words! City Tourist Information Centre 12 West Way Liverpool L1 7FX



64 Kings Road Liverpool L3 4FE 18th June



Dear Mr. Wright, I am writing to apply for the (1)___________ of Part-time Assistant at the City Tourist Information Centre, which was advertised recently in the liverpooldailynews.com. I am very interested in this job because I hope to do a degree in Tourism in the future. I already have some experience in this area because (2) __________ I worked as a tour guide in the city centre, which I really enjoyed. I am hardworking and reliable, and I enjoy working with people. I also speak some (3) __________ and German. I(4)__________ my CV and would be happy to provide references on request. I would be available to work on Saturdays or Sundays. Thank you for considering my (5) __________. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Liam Simpson



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last summer



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Activity 3 Rearrange the jumbled paragraphs below into a good application letter!



My experiences as a substitute, tutor, and student teacher have afforded me the opportunity to interact with diverse student populations and engage them in learning. Using teaching methods that coincide with the Universal Design for Learning, including providing high-interest learning material, multiple means of assessment and instruction, as well as the careful modeling and scaffolding of new skills, I strive to ensure that every student achieves excellence. Dr. Rosalie Collins Sincerely, Dear Dr. Human Resources Thomas Nelson Director nelson_thomas@gmail. July 29, 2009 Hamburg High School com 2233 Division Street Hamburg, NY 12456 In addition to believing that every student deserves and is capable of achieving success, I am passionate about preparing students for the globalized world that they will undoubtedly face as they grow to be adults. My lessons utilize any and all technology that is available, giving my students an education in common technological uses including professional writing and presentations, internet research, web design, and proper communication. Students are also encouraged to use and create podcasts, web quests, and other similar activities as part of their authentic learning I am interested in the secondary English teaching position for the 20092010 academic years. I am well qualified for this position, possessing New York State certification for English Language Arts (5- 12), a B.A. in English, and a Master of Arts in Teaching, Literacy (5-12). I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience to further discuss my qualifications as a secondary English teacher in your district. Thank you for your time and consideration. Through my previous experience in retail sales and management, I understand the importance of motivation and possess excellent listening and time management skills. In training my sales staff, I created a cohesive team of people from very different backgrounds, modifying my training style to suit the needs of each individual. I participated as a tutor through a program at my company, volunteering each week as a teacher’s assistant in a local public school. It was this experience that inspired me to re-evaluate my career and return to school to become a teacher.