You have read in a local newspaper about a post of tour guide for the summer holiday in a travel agency. Write a letter of application to Mr. Rochester, the human resources manager of the travel agency. In the letter, tell him about ① your interest in the post, ② your qualifications, including your educational background, and ③ relevant experiences. Don’t forget to tell him your phone number (555-5555) and your email address (liping@123.com). Please sign your name as Li Ping. (150-200 words)
【正确答案】：Dear Mr. Rochester,I saw your advertisement in the local paper this evening, and I wonder if you would consider me for a job as a tour guide this summer holiday.I am seventeen years old and at present am studying English and economics. When I leave school, I hope to take a course in tourism management. During the school holidays last summer, I worked as a tour guide at a travel agency. My supervisor there, Mr. Macintosh, will be pleased to send you a recommendation for me.I would prefer to work in your agency during this summer holiday because of your outstanding reputation. I would be pleased if you will send me detailed information about the job to be offered. I will be free to begin work in the fourth week of July when the school holidays start.I can be reached anytime via email at liping@126.com or my phone, 555-5555. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.Yours sincerely,Li Ping
【题目解析】：1信件的格式⑴. 信头（Heading）信头指的是写信人的详细地址和写信日期，一般写在第一页的左上角。如果所用信纸上印有，就可以省略；私人信件往往只写日期。信头地址单位要从小到大排列，一定要写邮政编码。要留出约3厘米的边距。⑵. 信内地址（The inside address）信内地址指的是收信人的详细地址，位置在左边称谓的上方。⑶. 称谓（The salutation）称谓是对收信人的称呼，和他打招呼。它在信内地址下空两行。称谓后跟逗号（美国）或是冒号（英国）。私人信件一般用Dear +姓的格式。商业信件比较正式，一般用Dear +Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss+名的形式，如Dear Mr. Hamilton: 这里要注意Mr.的复数形式是Messrs， Mrs.的复数形式是Mmes. 如果收件人不明确，可以用Dear colleague, Dear Sir/Dear Madam/ Dear Sir or Madam: To whomever it may concern: 只用于推荐信和证明书。⑷. 正文 (The body)正文是信件的主体部分，指的是正文的段落。有两种形式，齐头式和缩进式。齐头式比较常用，段内行距为一空格，段落间行距为两空格。⑸. 结束语 （Complimentary close）结束语的表达很多，要根据和收信人的关系来确定。商务信件常用结束语有：Sincerely yours, Sincerely, Cordially yours, Yours sincerely, Yours truly, Yours cordially, Very truly yours, 私人信件常用结束语有：Love, Yours, As ever, Fondly, Sincerely, Affectionately, With love, Yours with love, Best wishes, With Best wishes, Yours truly, Sincerely yours, Yours sincerely. 第一个字母要大写，后面用逗号。位置在左边，正文最后一行后空两行。⑹. 签名（Signature）私人信件比较随便，视人际关系而定。商务信件签名必须是全名（手写），底下是打印全名。信内附件，写上“Enclosure”或是“Encl.”位置在左边签名的下方，中间空一行。附言用P.S表示，位置在左边，签名下方空两行。⑺. 信封（The Envelope） 写信人地址在左上角，收信人地址在中间。2．信件的种类求职信 （Application Letter）第一段往往是引出写信者如何获得的职位信息，例如报纸广告，电视，网络等媒体。然后表示自己的兴趣，并表示自己对这一职位的的渴望。第二段介绍自己的情况，并结合职位要求来介绍一下自己的经历和技能。结尾，表达感谢，盼望面试机会，附带简历，留下联系方式。