4th form SCs1&2 +ECs 2 Mrs. I. Jaouadi F.
Hached Secondary School
UNIT 4: Life Issues: LESSON 9: Job ads
1. How do people get a job? Order the following statements:
......... To have a job interview .......... To be employed ......... To make an appointment
......... To search in job centers , ads, TV and newspapers. ........... To write a letter of application
2. Label each picture with the appropriate word: (there are 2 extra words)
Applicant – Bio data – closing date - Potential – requirement - Qualification – Skill – To be proficient in – to seek -
per annum (for each year)-
1-Deadline:………………………… 2-Diploma:…………………………..(n) 3…………………………….. 4- be skilled in: to………….
5 to search:………………………… 6 ……………………………(n) 7………………………………..(n)- 8- expertise:………………………..(n)
3. Reading an ad / A letter of ………………………………….
*Smart is known throughout the world for its accurate and user-friendly
integrated business software. I have had the pleasure of using your high quality
products throughout my accountancy apprenticeship in Tunisia. I saw your ad for
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consultants in the newspaper and I would like to apply.
*As my CV shows, my final certification as a public Accountant in Tunisia, my
knowledge of your products, my fluency in the Arabic and French languages and
their respective financial and accountancy systems have qualified me for the 6
position of Consultant advertised in the Sunday Telegraph. My present ambition
is to use my skills in an active, forward-looking, consumer-oriented position.
*The enclosed CV outlines my education and experience. 7
*I will be in Britain for the month of September I could come for an interview at
any time of the month. My e-mail is Fatmaabdullah@gmail..com. I m looking
forward for your reply. 8
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4th form SCs1&2 +ECs 2 Mrs. I. Jaouadi F. Hached Secondary School
a- What’s the type of the letter? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b- Who is the sender? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
c- Who is the receiver? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Match the number in the letter with the right headings?
a- Introduction : Explaining why you are writing and what the position is.
b- The date
c- Conclusion: The signature (sign to end the letter)
d- Discuss your relevant qualifications
e- The receiver’s name and address
f- State why the company is the perfect fit for you
g- State your qualities and why you are the perfect fit for the company
h- The close : provide contact information and follow-up details & thank the reader
i- Sender’s name and address
j- Salutation(Greeting)
5. Put the words in parentheses in the right tense or form to complete this letter of application:
1- John Donaldson Times Union
Address: 87 Delaware Road Hatfield, CA 08065
3 -Goeorge Gilhooley 2 -Date: August 15,2020
8 Sue Circle
Smithtown, CA 08067
909-555-5555
4 - Dear Mr Gilhooley,
5- I (write)………………………………………..to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times
Union. As requested, I enclose a completed job (apply)………………………., my certification, my resume and
three references. The role is very (appeal)……………………………………to me, and I believe that my strong
technical experience and education make me a (high)……………………………………….competitive candidate
for this position.
6- My key strengths that would support my success in the position include: I have (successful)
………………………………. designed, developed and supported live-use applications. I strive continually for
(excel)…………………… ……………I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers.
7- With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a comprehensive understanding of the full
lifecycle of software development projects. I also have experience in (learn)…………………………… and
applying new technologies as appropriate. Please see my resume for (addition)………………………………..
information on my experience.
8. I can be (to reach)…………………………………anytime via email at john@gmail.com or by cell phone, 909-
555-5555.
9- Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to (speak)…………………………………….with
you about this employment opportunity.
10- (Sincere)…………………………………………..
Signature…………………………………….
(Your name)……………………………
