问答题
Your have read the following advertisement on the Morning Post, an English newspaper.
Temporary Hotel Receptionist
Pleasant medium-sized hotel in the heart of Cambridge seeks young person with pleasant personality in reception office.
Previous experience an advantage but not essential.
Knowledge of at least one foreign language required.
Apply in writing to: College Hotel, King's Parade, Cambridge.
Write an application letter to the hotel manager. Your letter should include:
(1) reasons for your application, and
(2) a request for an interview.
You should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use "Wang Lin" instead. You do not need to write the address.
【正确答案】Dear Manager,
I read on the Morning Post yesterday that your hotel needs a temporary receptionist. I write this application letter to request an interview. The following is my brief introduction.
My name is Wang Lin, a student majoring in English literature in Cambridge University. I am from China, and I worked as a part-time receptionist in a Chinese hotel two years ago. Therefore, I am confident of my ability to assume this responsibility. And I have good command of English as weI1 as French, because I lived in France before I came to England. The most important is that I am an open-minded, easy-going and energetic girl.
I'm looking forward to your reply. Thank you!
Yours Sincerely,
Wang Lin
【答案解析】[写作要点]
(i)紧紧围绕主题写作，将要求阐述的两个方面阐述清楚，并且做到有详有略。
(ii)应开门见山表明写信目的，然后重点描述自己的情况和优势，表明希望得到面试机会的愿望。
(iii)求职信函的语域特点是朴实、诚恳，介绍自己的长处和优势时应客观、准确。