新视野英语教程Book4Unit3课件.ppt

1、ExitJob Application Letter and RJob Application Letter and R sumsum Navigation for Unit ThreeWarming-up Activities 1. What kind of job would you like to do? 2. Whats your purpose of having a job? 3. What special skills can you display when youre looking for a job? HomeIntroduction Life is what you m

2、ake of it. What will you make of your life? After graduation, youll have to prepare your application letters and resumes carefully. The purpose is to look for a job.Return1. 1. What kind of job would you like to do?What kind of job would you like to do? Return 2. 2. Whats your purpose of having a jo

3、b? Whats your purpose of having a job? Return3. 3. What special skills can you display What special skills can you display when youre looking for a job? when youre looking for a job? ReturnReturnNavigation for Unit 3Navigation for Unit 3 Preparation Reading Through Exercises Merry LearningGetting th

4、e Message Answer the following questions according to the text. 1. What is a job application letter sole purpose?2. How long is it proper for an application letter?3. Where should you write the name of the person you are writing to?4. What should you ask for in the last paragraph of an application l

5、etter? Its sole purpose is to get people to read your resumes. An application letter should be brief, no more than on page in length. We should write it on the left-hand side of the letter. We should ask for an interview. applicationreflectionpreferencereferenceensureremedyintroductory salutationsta

6、tementillustratesummarizeselectivehighlightunique specificationtargetsincerelyprinciplesignatureflow morePhrases and Expressionsno more than cold callgo aheadto this/that effectwrap upread overin turn First reading: Scan the text and try to catch the man idea. The following words are for your refere

7、nce to organize the idea. job application, formula, graduate, resume Second reading: Read the passage again and try to identify the structure of this passage. For your referenceFor your reference This is a passage about writing job application letter, in which a formula that works extremely well for

8、 preparing job application letters is outlined. All above, for those students who will graduate, may give a proper direction to write a successful resume. Main idea: Introduction of the formula for preparing job application letter. Main idea: The purpose and the importance of a job application lette

9、r. Part II: Para. 2-15Part III: Para. 16-17Part I: Para. 1 Main idea: Revision of letter. Intensive ReadingIntensive Reading A job application letters sole purpose is to get people to read your resume, and how you write it will be a direct reflection of how suitable you are for the job. An applicati

10、on letter should be brief, no more than one page in length. It should be easy to read and include only the necessary information. Here is a formula that works extremely well for preparing job application letters. It is outlined below. Addressing job application letters. Para. 1-3 The style you choos

11、e is really a matter of personal preference, as there are many different styles to choose from. However, somewhere on the top, whether it is on the right- or left-hand side, you should have your address and the date. Then, on the left-hand side, you should include the name of the person you are writ

12、ing to, his/her title, company name, address, and any position reference number. Ensure that you spell his/her name correctlya mistake can give a poor first impression that will be difficult to remedy. The introductory paragraph After your opening salutation, the first paragraph should simply state

13、why you are writing to him/her. If it is an advertised position, mention the position title and where it was advertised. If you are cold calling a company, then you should make it clear that you are applying for any current or future employment opportunities. An easy way to start this paragraph is w

14、ith the following statement: Please find enclosed my resume, which I am forwarding to you as an application for the position of. The main body The main body of the letter should be two to three paragraphs at most. Here is where you illustrate what you have to offer and why he/she should read your re

15、sume. Analyze your career and summarize it in a few sentences. It is important to be selective, highlighting things like what you specialize in, or how many years in the industry you might have. The first paragraph should direct the reader to your resume, pointing out some unique points that you mig

16、ht have. A good way to start this paragraph is with a statement like, You will see from my enclosed resume. , and then go ahead and tell them something about your career that will immediately catch their interest. The next part of the body should be a brief description of your personal skills. It is

17、 a good idea to read the advertisement and use their specifications as a target. For example, if the company is asking for someone with good communication skills, then ensure you mention something to that effect. If it is perhaps leadership skills that are valued, then write about these. Use adjecti

18、ves like well developed and strong. The closing paragraph This is where you ask for an interview. You should also state where and how the employer can reach you, and express thanks for giving you the opportunity to apply. You can include things like, Should you require further information. Wrap up t

19、he letter by adding a closing remark, either yours sincerely, yours faithfully or whatever you feel comfortable with, as long as it obeys the general principles of good letter-writing. Leave a few spaces for your signature, and then place your full name. Before you mail the application letter, read

20、it over again, making sure that it is perfect. You have to ensure that the letter: 1. is not too long, 2. has no errors, 3. has responded to the job requirements, and 4. flows well and is easy to read. You may have to read and revise the letter many times before you are happy with it. However, when

21、you finally send this letter, it will be an invitation for others to read more about you in your resume, and in turn, to secure an interview for you, hopefully. The interview, then, is where you can really get the position youve always wanted. Good luck! application: n. C, U 申请；申请书 经理收到很多求职申请书。 e.g.

22、 - an application for financial aid 资助申请 - The manager received many applications for the job.reflection: n. C. 反映，表现 1. 他的话代表了这个组的意见. e.g. - The rising rate of crime is a reflection of an unstable society. 犯罪率上升是社会动荡的反映。 - What he said is the reflection of the team.reflection: n. U. 深思；考虑 e.g. - It

23、 calls for serious reflection. 此事应慎重考虑。 2. 他对这本书的看法很有趣。- His reflection on the book is interesting. no more than: 至多；不超过；仅仅 e.g. - No more than 3, 000 college graduates are allowed to go abroad every year. 每年至多允许3,000名大学毕业生出国。 他每天都抽出时间听儿子弹钢琴，即使有时只有几分钟。 - He makes time everyday to listen to his son p

24、lay the pianoeven if it is no more than a few minutes.formula: n. C 准则；方案 我们仍在寻找和平方案。e.g. - There is no magic formula for passing examsonly hard work. 通过考试并无妙法，只有刻苦学习。 - We are still searching for a peace formula.address: vt. 写地址、姓名 有一封寄给你的信。e.g. - Please address the letter correctly. 请在信封上正确地填写姓名和地

25、址。 - Theres a letter addressed to you. 这仅仅是时间的问题。 a matter of: 的问题 e.g. - I suppose it is all a matter of opinion. 我认为这完全是见仁见智的问题。 - It is simply a matter of time. e.g. - Her preference is for comfortable rather than smart clothes. 她更在乎衣服穿着是否舒适，而不是衣服是否漂亮。 - Of the two, my preference is for the small

26、er car.preference: n. C,U 偏爱；偏好 这两辆汽车里，我喜欢小的那辆。 reference: n. (书籍或地图中的) 参考号；参考，查阅 e.g. - Reference books mustnt be taken out of this room. 参考书不能带到室外。 这张名单仅供你参考。 - This list is only for you reference.e.g. - A great deal has been done to remedy the situation. 已经做了大量工作来挽救局势。- Your faults of pronunciati

27、on can be remedied. remedy: vt. 补救；纠正 你的发音错误可以纠正。 state: vt. 说明；陈述；阐明 他们在会上阐明了自己的立场。 e.g. - He stated that the project would be completed by March. 他说这个工程将于三月份完工。 - They stated their position at the meeting. cold calling: (为推销商品，无事先接触而给潜在主顾)冷不丁打的电话 条文规定禁止打电话推销投资生意。 e.g. - The saleswoman cold called

28、two hundred companies this week. 这位推销员本周对200家公司进行了电话推销。 - The rules prohibit cold calling for investment purpose. enclose: vt. 把围起来；附入 他随信附了一张照片。 e.g. - The fence that enclosed the house was painted green. 房子四周的篱笆被漆成绿色。 - He enclosed a photo with the letter.illustrate: vt. 说明；阐明 让我再举个例子来说明这个难点。 e.g.

29、 - The case illustrates that women can do much better than men in some field. 这个例子说明在某些领域女人可以比男人做得更好。 - Let me give another example to illustrate this difficult point. summarize: vt. 总结； 概括 他用10页的篇幅对这本书的内容进行了概括。 e.g. - She summarize the aims of the new party in a couple of sentences. - He summarize

30、the book in ten pages. selective: adj. 认真选择的 要学会做一个善于挑选的求职者。 e.g. - Were very selective about what we let the children watch on TV. 我们让孩子们看哪些电视节目是有选择的。 - Learn to be a selective job-seeker.highlight: vt. 使突出；使注意力集中 老师的讲话着重强调了学习英语的重要性。e.g. - The findings highlight a gap between the rich and the poor.

31、 调查结果突显了贫富间的差距。 - The teachers speech highlighted the importance of studying English. specialize in: 专门研究；专攻怀特医生专治儿科疾病。e.g. - The shop specializes in selling antiques. 这家商店专门经营古董。 - Dr. White specialized in childrens diseases. go ahead: 开始；继续；进行 你不能一意孤行把这车卖了。 e.g. - The manager gave ue permission to

32、 go ahead with our project. 经理批准我们继续工程的实施。- You cant go ahead and sell the car. specifications: n. C 具体说明；要求；规格 你最好按照说明书来使用机器。e.g. - Those products fall short of specifications. 这些产品不合格。- Youd better operate the machine according to the specification. to this/that effect: 有这样、那样的意思或内容 他说了一句叫我走开之类的话。

33、 e.g. - She said she disliked Spanish, or something to that effect. 她说她不喜欢西班牙语，或诸如此类的话。 - He told me to get out, or words to that effect. reach: vt. 与联络/联系 如果你需要与我联络，这是我的电话号码。 e.g. - Write down your telephone number so that we may easily reach you. 把电话留下，这样我们就能比较容易联系你。 - Heres my phone number, in ca

34、se you need to reach me. flow: vi. (语言或文字) 流畅 这诗读来抑扬顿挫，节奏优美。e.g. - The words in this writing flow. 这部著作的文字很流畅。 - The poem flowed gracefully. in turn: 因此；因而；转而 我请萨丽出去吃饭，后来她回请了我。 e.g. - Theory comes from practice and serves practice in turn. 理论来源于实践，又反过来为实践服务 - I took Sally out to lunch, and she took

35、me out in turn. Using the Right Word Working with Expressions Focusing on Sentence Structure Translating Using Topic-related Terms Basic Writing Skills1. The finals _ students strengths and weaknesses. A. stressed B. emphasized C. stated D. highlighted2. There is no magic _ for passing exams except

36、hard work. A. recipe B. formula C. list D. number3. The following examples _ our approach to customer service. A. mention B. improve C. illustrate D. ensureD BCComplete each of the following sentences by deciding on the most appropriate word from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. 4. The rising

37、rate of crime is a(n) _ of an unstable society. A. reflection B. image C. statement D. idea5. Can you tell us how we can _ the loss quickly? A. Cure B. correct C. save D. remedy6. She presented him with a reference bearing the _ of John Smith. A. figure B. letter C. signature D. direction7. He alway

38、s drinks red wine in _ to white. A. place B. general C. preference D. order8. Each persons fingerprints are _. A. single B. unique C. only D. usualAD C C B 1. He responded _ my suggestion with a loud laugh.2. These samples are for you to choose _.3. After graduation, he decided to specialize _ the l

39、ine of computers.4. The lawyer is asking if she wants to go _ with the deal. to frominaheadWorking with ExpressionsFill in each of the blanks in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb. 5. He issued a statement _ the effect that he would retire.6. None of these social problems

40、are unique _ this country.7. The meeting was wrapped _ with a speech from the manager. 8. Stressful environments lead to unhealthy behaviors, which _ turn increase the risk of heart disease.totoupinWorking with ExpressionsFill in each of the blanks in the following sentences with a suitable preposit

41、ion or adverb. Focusing on Sentence Structure Model: He asked me the things I wanted. He asked me what I wanted. A. Rewrite the following sentences after the model, using what. 1. The story she wrote was a love story. 2. The thing that worries me most is how were going to pay for all this.3. The thi

42、ng that followed was totally beyond our expectations. - What she wrote was a love story. - What worries me most is how were going to pay for all this. - What followed was totally beyond our expectations. Model 1: If he should be interested, I would phone him. Should he be interested, I would phone h

43、im. B. Rewrite the following sentences after the model, using inversion structure. Model 2: If I had known, I would have written before. Had I known, I would have written before. 1. If you should change your mind, no one would blame you. 2. If you had not helped me, I would have failed.3. If it were

44、 not for the governments help, I would still be homeless. - Should you change your mind, no one would blame you. - Had you not helped me, I would have failed. - Were it not for the governments help, I would still be homeless. Translating2. 这位知名教授专门从事儿童早期教育。(specialize in) A. Translate the following

45、into English. 1. 很不幸，只有20人来上我的课。(no more than)- No more than twenty people came to my class, unfortunately. - The famous professor specialized in the education of children at an early age. Translating4. 我们已采取了一切必要措施来纠正这些错误。(remedy) 3. 她说她恨她的丈夫，或者大意如此的话。(to that effect) - She said she hated her husba

46、nd, or words to that effect. - We have done whatever is necessary to remedy these mistakes. 1. The application letter should be brief, no more than one page in length. It should be easy to read and include only the necessary information. B. Translate the following into Chinese. 2. The style you choo

47、se is really a matter of personal preference, as there are many different styles to choose from. 求职申请信应该简洁明了，长度不超过一页。求职申请信还应该清晰易读，只需把必不可少的信息写上即可。 选择哪种格式其实是个人喜好问题，因为有许多格式可供选择。 3. If you are cold calling a company, then you should make it clear that you are applying for any current or future employmen

48、t opportunities. 假如你是未经预先通知、自己登门求职的，那么你应该说明如果现在的职位已满，你还有意申请以后的工作机会。 4. The interview, then, is where you can really get the position youve always wanted. Good luck! 而面试就是你能真正获得朝思暮想职位的时机。祝你好运!Using Topic-related Terms All of the following underlined words and expressions are related to letter writing

49、. Read them closely and use them to complete the passage below. Addressing the job application letter. After your opening salutation, the first paragraph should simply state why you are writing to him/her. The main body of the letter should be two to three paragraphs at most. Wrap up the letter by a

50、dding a closing remark, either Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully or whatever you feel comfortable with. Leave a few spaces for your signature, and then place your full name. You have to ensure that the job application letter has responded to the job requirements. There are two things that often puzz