11M an application letter

To be used as a listening/reading exercise

DRAW A CIRCLE AROUND THE CORRECT ALINEAS:

1 The tutorial is about

A) how to find a Job B) how to get more money C) how to write an application letter D) how to complain about an undesired job E) how to become rich in forty lessons

2 In order to get a job, the A) last impression B) first impression C) best impression is the most important.

3 Brevity, clarity and sincerity are the secrets

A)to keep calm and quiet in the interview. B)to produce a cover letter of excellent effect of a cover letter C) to face the first job interview D) to get rid of a job the quickest possible

4 To show you are being sincere, you must:

A) sleep well in the previous night B) write clearly, without mistakes or grammar errors C)do some research on the company you are intending to join.

5 On top left of your letter you should:

A)insert your address and telephone number B)insert your best school marks C)inform about your musical preferences D)write your father and mother’s names

6 Your letter should include

A)only one paragraph B) three paragraphs C)more than five paragraphs, in order to inform about everything you need

7 The second paragraph should provide information on:

A)Interesting people who work in this company B)the difficulties you are having to find a job C) your work experience, education and qualifications D)your daily routine

8 It is important to

A)introduce some people’s names as references in the third paragraph B) explain clearly you are the best choice for the job C)refer to your intellectual capacities and your excellent physical aspect D)specify clearly the names of your party and football team.