T a s k 4. Learn the vocabulary list in the given situations.

1. to seek - 1. The company is seeking commercial travellers.

2. to take on - 2. Don't take on any extra work.

3. to provide 3. This letter will provide us with the information

we need.

4. to handle 4. It was a difficult situation but he handled

it very well.

5. to submit 5. Your essays should be submitted by the

end of the week.

6. to apply for the 6. She is going to apply for the position of

headmaster.

7. to enclose with 7. I enclose a check for a 100 pounds with

this letter.

8. to graduate from 8. He graduated from a very good university.

9. to cater for the needs of 9. In this country no attempt is made to cater

for the needs of the elderly.

10. to furnish 10. These people are responsible for furnishing

us with the necessary translation.

11. to get the insight into

the problem

11. After reading the book you will get a

better insight into the problem.

12. to broaden one's horizons

12. Travel broadens our horizons.

13. to pursue 13. I'd prefer not to pursue the matter.

14. to be commensurate

with

14. This salary isn't commensurate with your

experience.

15. application 15. Write this application as quickly as possible.

16. resume 16. This fact should be included in your resume.

17. curriculum vitae 17. Why haven't you written your curriculum

vitae yet?

18. personal details 18. We don't know his personal details.

19. marital status 19. His marital status is still unknown.

20. working knowledge 20. I'm fluent in English and have a working

knowledge of German.

Text 2. APPLICATION FOR A JOB

A sample cover letter

20 Princess Street

Northampton

15 November 1998

City Council

21 Church Road

Coventry

Dear Sir or Madam

In reply to your advertisement in "The Star" on Monday, November 14th, I would like to apply for the position of a social worker with your Council.

As you can see from my enclosed curriculum vitae, I am a twenty-six-year old graduate from the University of Cambridge, where I read the social sciences.

Since graduating I have had considerable practical training in dealing with handicapped children of all ages. During the two years in which I was employed as a teacher in Paris, I spent my vacations in a holiday centre, which has been established especially to cater for the needs of the mentally and physically disabled. I feel that the experience I gained there has furnished me with an insight into the problems such people face.

Since returning to England I have been engaged in doing voluntary social work at local schools in Northampton, and now extremely keen to broaden my horizons at an establishment such as yours.

Should you wish to pursue my application, I would be able available for an interview at your convenience. Perhaps you could contact me at the following phone number: (052)62743892.

Yours faithfully, John Brown.

Text 3.

A sample curriculum vitae

Personal details

Name: John Brown

Date of birth: 20 March 1972

Address: 20 Princess Street

Northampton

Telephone: (052)62743892

Marital status: Married

Education: Cambridge University; awarded a master's degree in 1991 –1996

Social Sciences-July 1996.

Experience: Worked in a school for handicapped children of all ages (Paris). Made major contributions to the organization and development of the school. Supervised the raising of money for children in need. Maintained close relations

with other schools of this type.

1998-present: Voluntary social worker at local schools in Northampton. In charge of informal groups involved in voluntary social work.

Additional: Travelled in France. Fluent in French/with working knowledge of Italian.

Interested in parachuting and hang-gliding.

Special qualifications: Currently conducting research related to my dissertation.

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