Letter reading practice

Exercise 1.Read thoroughly the following CV, note what information is given in it. Insert the headings:

REFERENCES INTERESTS PERSONAL DETAILS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EDUCATION ADDITIONAL SKILLS

	CURRICULUM VITAE
(1)…………………….. Name: Date of Birth: Nationality: Address:	Fiona Scott 7 August 1983 British 52 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 5LM Scotland
Telephone:	031 449 0237
(2)…………………….. 2006-2007: 2003-2006: 1996-2003:	London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Diploma in Public Relations University of London BA (Honours) in Journalism and Media Studies (Class II) Pettes College, Edinburgh A-levels in German (A), English(B), History (B) and Geography (C)
(3)…………………… 2007 to present: Summers of 2005 and 2006: Summer of 2004:	Scottish Wildlife Trust Department of Public Relations Responsible for writing articles on all aspects of the Trust's activities and ensuring their distribution to the press. Editor of the Trust's monthly journal. In charge of relations with European environmental agencies Three-month training period with the Glasgow Herald. Assistant to the sports editor. Sales assistant in the record department of Harris Stores Ltd., Edinburgh.
(4)…………………… Sports: Cross-country skiing, rock-climbing and swimming. Secretary of the local branch of "Action", an association organizing summer camps for disabled children.
(5)…………………… Camp counseling certificate Grade 3 ski instructor Driver’s licence (car and motorcycle) IBM PC user Fluent German and good working knowledge of French
(6)…………………… Geoffrey Williams, Professor of Journalism, University of London	Bill Denholm, Sports Editor, Glasgow Herald

Exercise 2.Read and translate the following application letter. Underline the phrases where:

- one confirms the wish to take up this post;

- one says why the position is of interest to him or her;

- one shows that the applicant can be useful in this position, having his or her skills and experience;

- one indicates the source of information about the job;

- one emphasizes his or her readiness to come to the interview.

Insert the verbs omitted in the letter:

contact discuss employ welcome involv apply enjoy notice advertis matches

Fiona Scott 52 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 5LM Scotland UK 8th January Natalie Baudoin Patagonia GMBH Reitmorstrasse 50 8000 Munich 22 Germany Dear Ms Baudoin, I am writing to (1) ……… for the position of Public Affairs Associate which was (2) ……… last week in the International Herald Tribune. Although I am presently (3) ……… by a non-profit making organization, it has always been my intention to work in a commercial environment. I would particularly (4) ……… the chance to work for your company and as you will (5) ……… on my enclosed curriculum vitae, the job you are offering (6) ……… both my personal and professional interests. My work experience has familiarized me with many of the challenges (7) ……… in public relations today. I am sure that this, together with my understanding of the needs and expectations of sport and nature enthusiasts, would be extremely relevant to the position. Moreover, as my mother is German, I am fluent in this language and would definitely (8) ……… working in a German-speaking environment. I would be pleased to (9) ………my curriculum vitae with you in more detail at an interview. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to (10) ……… me if you require further information. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, FScott Fiona Scott

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