151 Now read the emails written by teenagers applying for the job. Which person is more likely to get the job? 10 a Dear Ms Langley, I have seen your advertisement online and would like to apply for the position of camp helper in Slovakia. This job would be ideal for me as I am a physically fit 18-year-old with previous experience of working with children. I am very keen on sports and have been playing football for the local club since I was nine. I am also a member of the school tennis club and was the under-18 champion last year. Furthermore, I am a strong swimmer with basic lifeguard training as well. I have never tried horse riding, but I would very much like to learn it. I think I speak English well as I spent three months in Manchester as an exchange student. During my stay, I helped my host family run a youth club. I really enjoyed organising events like competitions or barbecues for the members, who were between 10 and 14 years old. In addition to that, I have also had a summer job in a restaurant, so kitchen duties would not be a problem at all. I hope you will consider my application, and I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Ramin Azimi Ramin Azimi <r.azimi@hotspot.com> Jane Langley <jane.langley@youthcps.org> Application for camp helper job From: To: Subject: 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 Slovakia 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 Carl Mayer <carlito@email.at> Jane Langley <jane.langley@youthcps.org> Hi From: To: Subject: Talk about these questions with a partner. 1 Which points from the advertisement does Ramin 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
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy ODE3MDE=