【正确答案】
【答案解析】[范例1]
Dear Personnel Manager,
I noticed your ad. for a newsletter editor in the October 29th China Youth. Because writing and publication work have long been interests of mine, I wish to apply for this position.
I believe both my education and work experience qualify me for the job. In 1989 I earned my B.A.degree with a major in English and a minor in journalism. While in school, I was the sports editor of the campus newspaper and the senior editor for the campus literary magazine. Since graduation, I have written and edited the monthly bulletin of the China Daily.
Your ad. noted that applicants must be able to start immediately and be willing to relocate. I am in a position to do both of these.
I am currently available for an interview any weekday after 3:00 p.m. You can reach me at my home phone, 65657390, any day after 3:00 p.m.
I look forward to hearing from you, and I thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Li Ming
[范例2]
Dear Sir,
I am writing you this letter to show my keen interest in the post of assistant manager which you advertised in yesterday's China Daily for, as is indicated in the enclosed resume, my major and experiences closely parallel your requirement.
I have always been a top student in my specialized area, biochemistry. I took several other courses in my spare time and excelled in all of them due to my hard work. I am sure such courses as British and American literature and culture, business management and statistics will lend me an edge in the fierce competition in the job market. Another point I want to draw your attention to is that I have been taking an active part in a variety of campus activities. In the due process my teamwork spirit has been enhanced and my interpersonal skills improved.
I would like to meet you at your earliest convenience and discuss the possibility of working in your company. Or, if you are too busy these days, you can contact me at 65635756 for further information. Thank you for your favorable consideration.
Best wishes.
Yours Sincerely,
Li Ming
[范例1文章点评]
作者在信的开头便提到了自己注意到的招聘广告及招聘职位,还提及他与所求职位有关的在写作方面的兴趣爱好;在第二段着重提及了与所求职位有关的学历、经历;第三段进一步说明自己符合招聘条件;最后表达了面试的要求以及适合面谈的时间,同时给出了便于联 系的电话号码。这是一封格式完整的求职申请信。
[范例1语言注释]
“have long been interests of mine”意为“一直是我的兴趣所在、我一直对……感兴趣”;“apply for this position”是求职的常用语,意为“申请这个职位”;“both my education and work experience qualify me for the job”意为“我所接受的教育以及我的 工作经历都使我能够胜任这项工作”,其中的“qualify…for…”是习惯搭配,意为“使某人能够胜任……,某人有资格做……”;“with a maior in…and a minor in…’’意为“主修……,辅修……”;“in a position to”意为“能够做……”:“be available for an interview”意为“可以面试、面谈”;“I look forward to hearing from you”是固定用语,意为“期待您的回信”;“I thank you for your attention.”是一句常用的客套话,意为“谢 谢您的关心”。
[范例2文章点评]
本文第一段表明了自己对经理助理这一职位的渴望,随后说明自己的条件符合要求,从而引出了下段;第二段详细说明了自己的情况;第三段说明自己渴望早曰获得面试的机会,如果对方太忙,可以打电话联系;最后表达了自己的谢意。
[范例2语言注释]
第一段中的“keen”意为“热切的”;文中使用了非限制性定语从句,说明自己如 何获知信息;“resume”意为“简历”;“parallel”在文中是动词,意为“与……相当,比得上……”;“top student”意为“高材生”;“specialized area”意为“专业领域”; “excel”是不及物动词,意为“突出,超常,胜过他人”;“such…as…”用来列举,非常恰切;“edge”意为“优势”;“Another point I want to draw your attention to is that”意为“我想提醒您注意的另一点就是……”;“a variety of”等于various,意为“多种多样的”;“teamwork spirit”意为“团队精神”;“interpersonal skill”意为“人际交往能力”。