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147 Now read the two emails written by teenagers applying for the job. Which person is more likely to get the job? 17 a From: Simon Manning <simonmann@hotspot.com > To: Jane Langley <jane.langley@youthcps.org > Subject: Application camp helper Dear Ms Langley, I have seen your advertisement and would like to apply for the job of helper in a summer camp in North America. This job would be ideal for me as I am an active and energetic 18-year-old Austrian boy. I am a keen sportsman and have played football for the local club since I was 9. I’m also a member of the school tennis club and was the under-18 champion last year. I’m a strong swimmer too, but I have never tried horse riding, though I would like to learn. I think I speak English well as I spent three months in Manchester as an exchange student. While I was there, I helped my host family run a youth club. I really enjoyed organising quizzes, discos and barbecues for the members, who ranged from 10 to 14 in age. I have had a summer job in a restaurant, so kitchen duties would not be a problem. I hope you will consider my application and I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Simon Manning From: Carl Mayer <carlito@email.at> To: Jane Langley <jane.langley@youthcps.org > Subject: Hi Dear Jane, My name’s Carl and I think I’d be great for the job as I’m mad about sports, especially skiing and snowboarding. I sometimes play football though to be honest I’d rather watch it on the TV. A trip to America would be really cool and I’m sure I’d be OK with the kids – I’ve got an 11-year-old sister and I get on all right with her and her mates, even though we used to fall out a lot! I really like computer games and horse riding sounds fun, though it might be a bit scary at first. I can swim – will there be a heated pool at the camp? Please write soon, Carl Talk about these questions with a partner. 1 Which points from the advertisement does Simon not mention? 2 Which examples of informal language can you find in Carl’s email? 3 Which information shouldn’t be in Carl’s email? Rewrite Carl’s email to improve his chances of getting the job.  The format and language should be formal.  State which job you are applying for.  Add more information to cover the points in the advertisement.  Leave out any inappropriate information.  Include some of the new adjectives you’ve learned in this unit. b c Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv