Explore writing: A letter of application You are going to read a letter applying for an internship in a multinational tourism agency. Complete the letter with these words. 25 accustomed challenges familiar future hesitate relevant skills speciality apply aptitude Dear Ms Boyle, I am writing to (1) for the position of an intern in your travel agency as advertised in this month’s Travel magazine. I believe I have the ideal credentials for this internship. Currently I am in my fourth year at a tourism college in Salzburg, Austria, where my (2) is in winter holidays. So far, I have received excellent marks in all subjects, and I am on course to graduate with distinction at the end of the semester. Enclosed you will find photocopies of all (3) certificates. As you will see from my attached CV, I am (4) to working in the tourism sector. The last three summers I worked at a hotel’s customer service department here in Salzburg, where I improved my personal (5) and became (6) with the tourism industry at first hand. I believe my greatest strengths lie in my ability to work well in a team and an (7) for taking on whatever (8) come my way. For these reasons, at this stage in my life, I strongly believe I am able to take on an internship in a multinational tourism agency. My (9) career in tourism would be greatly enhanced by working at your company. Should my application be successful, I am available for an interview whenever it is convenient. If you require any further details or references, please do not (10) to contact me. I look forwards to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Patricia Aigner Patricia Aigner Does the writer use US or British English? How can you tell? Why do you think it is important to adopt one variety or the other? How does the writer present herself in a positive light? Find expressions in the letter which show optimism and self-confidence. Cover the letter. How do (or could) these sentences continue? 1 My greatest strength is an aptitude … 4 I believe my greatest strengths lie … 2 I am accustomed … 5 I am available … 3 I became familiar … How is the letter structured? 1 Describe the function of each paragraph. 2 What kind of language is required for each? 26 a b c d 83 Language skills Extras Explore 6 Work, work, work Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des V rlags öbv
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy ODE3MDE=