1 In pairs, read the job advert and Lubna's application email. In your opinion, is Lubna a good candidate for the job?
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2 Study the Writing box. In pairs, say what is wrong with Jameel's email below.
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From: rockyjm@qmail.com Subject: Hi Dalia I see that you’re looking for a waiter. I have worked in many, many restaurants and I live in Amman! I have been on many courses in things like food hygiene, health and safety and some others that I can’t remember now. I have recently taken part in the Amman Marathon! It was awesome! I also studied English at school. Terrifi c! I got grade B in my exam – it was one of my favourite subjects and I have many happy memories. Write back soon, OK? All the best Jameel “Rocky” Almohsen |
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Jameel hasn’t completed the subject; he has sent it to the wrong email address; he hasn’t explained why he is writing; he doesn’t give his age or details about his education; the email is too informal; it contains irrelevant information; it doesn’t mention any personal qualities that are relevant; it tries to be funny in places.
• In the subject box, give a clear reason for writing your email, e.g. Job application.
• In the first sentence, explain why you are writing:
I’m writing to you to apply for the job as/of …
• Mention your age, education and any relevant work experience you have. You can use the Present Perfect to describe your experience and recent achievements:
I’ve just completed a course in first aid.
• Mention three or four of your personal qualities that you think are useful for the job:
I consider myself to be …
. Say that you hope to receive a reply/would like to attend an interview:
I look forward to hearing from you/attending an interview.
. Don't use emoticons, exclamation marks (!) or informal language, e.g. Hey, dude!
. Don't try to be funny or write irrelevant information, e.g. My friend Mustafa lives opposite your restaurant.
Formal beginning and ending
Remember to begin and end your email with formal greetings:
Dear + name, e.g.
Dear Mr Madi, ... Dear Ms (if you don't know the person's name)
(Kind/Best) regards, ...
3 Rewrite the email from Exercise 2 using the advice in the Writing box. Use the Graphic Organiser to help you plan your writing.
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4 Check you understand the personal qualities in the box. Then in pairs, discuss which qualities are or are not important to you
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chatty cheerful confident creative diplomatic energetic enthusiastic fit good at accepting criticism/solving problems good at working in a team/group good with numbers/people hard-working healthy mature outgoing patient polite punctual reliable sociable smart strong |
5 REFLECT | Society Is it a good idea for students and high school pupils to volunteer at organisations? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Discuss in pairs.
It’s a good way to meet people and build your confidence.
You might not have enough time to study and do coursework.
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