new horizon college english book four unit three

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Book Four

Unit ThreeUnit Three

Text A

Writing Job Application Letters

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Pre-reading Activities

Expressions & Patterns

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I. Pre-reading Activities: Listen, Look & Say

Watch & Discuss

Watch the video and discuss the given topics..

Compound Dictation

Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks

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Directions:You will hear a passage. It will be read twice. Listen carefully and supply the missing words.

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• Advertising has become （ S1 ） in modern times. In today’s business world, supply usually outnumbers demand. There is （ S2 ） among different manufactures of the same kind of product to attract customers to their product. They always have to remind the consumer of (S3)_____ of their product. They do this by advertising. The manufacturers advertise in the (S4) . They sometimes pay for songs about their product in (S5) . They employ attractive salesgirls to distribute samples. They organize competitions, with prizes for the winner. They often advertise on the (S6) . Most important of all, in countries that have television, they have advertisements put into programs that will accept them. Manufactures often spend (S7) on advertisements. Sometimes they even spend more on ads than on (S8) . We buy a (S9) __ because we think it is the best. We usually think so because of the advertisements that say so. Some people never pause to ask themselves if the advertisements are (S10) .

• (S1). increasingly specialized• (S2). great competition • (S3). the name and the qualities• ( S4). newspapers and on posters • (S5). commercial radio programs • (S6). screens of local cinemas • (S7). large sums of money • (S8). the products themselves• (S9 )particular product S• (10).telling the truth.

An application letter should be brief, no more than one page in length.

no more than: only; at most 至多 ; 不超过；仅仅

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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。He makes time every day to listen to his son play the piano —even if it is for no more than a few minutes. 他每天都抽出时间听儿子弹钢琴，即使有时只有几分钟。

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Paraphrase: An application letter should be short, at most one-page long.

Here is a formula that works extremely well for preparing

job application letters. Paraphrase:Here is a most effective method of writing job application letters.

formula: n. a method or set of principles that you use to solve a problem or to make sure that something is successful 准则；方案

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We are still searching for a peace formula. 我们仍在寻找和平方案。There is no magic formula for passing exams —only hard work.

通过考试并无妙法，只有刻苦学习。

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The style you choose is really a matter of personal preference, as there are many different styles to choose from.

expression:

a matter of ： ……的问题

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I suppose it‘s all a matter of opinion.

我认为这完全是个见仁见智的问题。

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Paraphrase: Your choice of writing style is really something personal because there are so many styles for you to choose from.

choose from: pick out from a number of things 从……挑选

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In the new bookstore, there are many English books to choose from. 新开张的书店里，有许多英语书供人们挑选。

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any position reference number.

Paraphrase: number by which the position is referred to in the advertisement. reference: n. 1) [C] a number that tells you where you can find the information you want in a book, on a map, etc. （书籍或地图中的）参照号2) [C; U] the act of looking at something for information 参考；查阅

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Reference books mustn't be taken out of this room. 参考书不能带到室外。This list is only for your reference. 这张名单仅供你参考。

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If you are "cold calling" a company, then you should make it clear that you are applying for any current or future employment opportunities.

Paraphrase: If you make phone calls or pay visits to the company for a job without an appointment made in advance, you should make it clear that you still want to apply for a future job if there is no vacancy right now.

cold call: telephone someone you have never met and try to sell something （为推销商品无事先接触而给潜在主顾）冷不防地打电话

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Phrase

specialize in: limit all or most of one's study, business, etc., to a particular activity or subject 专门研究；专攻

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做了几年医生后，他决定专攻儿童疾病。

After he had worked as a doctor for some years, he decided to specialize in children's diseases.

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highlight: make something easy to notice so that people pay attention to 使注意力集中于

word

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The findings highlight a gap between the rich and the poor. 调查结果突显了贫富间的差距。

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ensure you mention something to that effect. Paraphrase: then make sure you mention that you have the skills needed for the position, as stated in the job advertisement.

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。

to this/that effect: with this/that meaning or information 有这样 / 那样的意思或内容

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Should you require further information …

Please notice that this is an inverted sentence with "if" omitted. The complete sentence should be "If you

should require further information..."

Should we have a lot of money, we would buy a car.（＝ If we should have a lot of money ）如果我们有很多钱，就会买辆车。

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Were I in your place, I would accept the job.(=If I were in your place,…)如果我是你，就会接受这个工作。

Had I seen you, I would have greeted you. (= If I had seen you,…)如果我看见你了，会跟你打招呼的。

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Read the text again and summarize the formula of writing an application form.

Part Contents Notes

I Addressing job application letters

Your address and date, information of the employer

II The introductory paragraph

State the reason of writing

III The main body Personal skills and specialty

IV The closing paragraph

Ask for an interview

Read the following application letteRead the following application letter and try to write one by yourselfr and try to write one by yourself

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Dear sir/madam,Dear sir/madam, I am applying for the position of key I am applying for the position of key accounts manager, which was advertised in accounts manager, which was advertised in the Xinmin Evening News of February 20th the Xinmin Evening News of February 20th in Shanghai. The position seems to fit vein Shanghai. The position seems to fit very well with my education, experience, anry well with my education, experience, and career interests.d career interests.

according to the advertisement, the paccording to the advertisement, the position requires excellent communication osition requires excellent communication skills, computer literacy, and a B.S. degskills, computer literacy, and a B.S. degree in business, economics, or finance. I ree in business, economics, or finance. I will be graduating from Shanghai Universiwill be graduating from Shanghai University in July 2004 with a B.S. ty in July 2004 with a B.S.


degree in finance. My studies have idegree in finance. My studies have included courses in computer science, ncluded courses in computer science, management information systems, speemanagement information systems, speech communications and business writich communications and business writing. I understand the position also rng. I understand the position also requires a candidate who is team- and equires a candidate who is team- and detail-oriented, works well under prdetail-oriented, works well under pressure, and is able to deal with peoessure, and is able to deal with people in departments throughout the fiple in departments throughout the firm. These are skills I developed botrm. These are skills I developed both in my courseh in my course


work and in my recent internship at Zhwork and in my recent internship at Zhongshan Finance Center in Shanghai.ongshan Finance Center in Shanghai.

My background and goals seem to matcMy background and goals seem to match your requirements well. I am confidenh your requirements well. I am confident that I can perform the job effectivelt that I can perform the job effectively, and I am excited about the idea of wy, and I am excited about the idea of working for a dynamic, internationally rorking for a dynamic, internationally recognized investment management firm.ecognized investment management firm.

if you would like to schedule an intif you would like to schedule an interview or otherwise discuss my interest erview or otherwise discuss my interest in this position, please call me at (02in this position, please call me at (021)6293-6336. 1)6293-6336.


I will be available at your conveniencI will be available at your convenience. Thank you for your consideration.e. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely yoursSincerely yours Wang LinjieWang Linjie


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