Cover of the textbook Speakout Intermediate - Students' Book

The key answer of exercise 9

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 4.2 - Dream job for the textbook Speakout Intermediate - Students' Book with authors Antonia Clare and J. J. Wilson from Pearson Education

Question

  1. Read the covering letter. Do you think this person would be good for the job? Why / Why not?
  2. Is the wording of the letter formal or informal? Find examples of expressions which tell you this.
  3. Underline phrases in the letter which match meanings 1-6.

Answer

a)

This person would be good for the job because she is a good communicator, she has IT skills and is an experienced traveller.

b)

The wording is formal.

Examples of formal expressions:

  • I'm writing to you regarding ...
  • I would like to submit an application for the position.
  • Please find my CV attached.
  • I believe that I meet all the requirements you outline in your advertisement.
  • If you require any further information, or would like to arrange an interview, ...
  • I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
  • Yours sincerely,

c)

  1. regarding
  2. I would like to submit an application for the position.
  3. I believe that I meet all the requirements you outline in your advertisement.
  4. hands-on experience
  5. Proven ability in
  6. at your earliest convenience