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LETTER OF APPLICATION

1. Read the following letter of application:

14, Mihai Viteazu Street557760 Sibiu

Romania

7th April, 2007

The Personnel DirectorS.C. Brentham S.R.L.3, Unirii AvenueBucharest 030833Romania

Dear Sir,

With reference to your advertisement in Evenimentul Zilei of April 5th, I shouldlike to apply for the post of accountant at your company.

I am 21 years old and I shall be graduating with a degree in economics from theEconomic Sciences Faculty, Alma Mater University of Sibiu, in June 2008.

I would be grateful if you could send me further details about this post and arrangean appointment at your headquarters.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Yours faithfully,

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2. Look at the preceding letter and identify each part of the letter

1Senders address

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The date

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Name and address of the addressee

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The opening salutation

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The body of the letter

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The closing salutation

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The senders signature

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The senders name and position

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3. Now complete the following letter using these key phrases:

A. I encloseB. a degree in economicsC. yours sincerely

D. I should like to apply forE. With reference toF. the post ofG. DearH. I look forward to hearing

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_________1 Sir,

________________2 your advertisement in Evenimentul Zilei of April 5th, ______________________________3 __________________4 accountant at your company.

I shall graduate this summer with _________________________________5 from theEconomic Sciences Faculty, Alma Mater University of Sibiu and I have workedduring summer holidays in the accounts departments of a building contractor.

I _____________6 a curriculum vitae and ______________________7 from you.

____________________8,

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4. Read the following letter which is full of mistakes. Find the mistakes and

rewrite the letter correctly.

Dear Sir,

In reference to your advertisement in Evenimentul Zilei of October the 22nd, I wouldlike to apply for the 3 months training period from June to September..

I am 23 years. I have two years of University (Economy and Law). I also followedEnglish Business courses at the British Institute.

I had a previous experience last summer in an office automation equipment company inthe accountancy. It gave me a good approach of the running and the relationship with a

bank.

I am also interesting by the Stock exchange. I created an investment club with friends,where we gamble in stock.

I hope to suit your requirements. Please find the attached curriculum vitae and I lookforward to hear from you.

Best wishes,

5. The correct variant

Dear Sir,

Withreference to your advertisement in Evenimentul Zilei of October the 22nd, Ishouldlike to apply for the 3 months training period from June to September..

I am 23 yearsold and have successfully completedtwo years of my degree course ineconomics and law. I have also attended classes (or a course) in business English

at the British Institute.

Last summer I acquired some professional experience working in the accountancydepartmentof an office automation equipment company. This experience enabled meto obtain a clear idea of how firms are run and the relationships they have with

banks.

Since I am also interested in the Stock exchange, Ihave created an investment clubwithsome friends, where wedabble in stocks and shares.

Hoping that I willsuit your requirements, please find enclosed a curriculum vitae andI look forward tohearingfrom you.

Yours faithfully,

6. Now write a suitable letter of application for the job that interests you.

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7. Greetings / Polite Expressions (Saluturi / Urri / Expresii de politee)

1 Bun

dimineaa!

- Good morning! 11 Salut, ce mai

faci/facei?

- Hello, how are you?

2 Bunziua! - Good afternoon! 12 Bine, mulumesc. - Im fine, thank you.3 Bunseara! - Good evening!4 Noapte

bun!- Good night! 13 Pe curnd! - See you soon!

5 Salut!/Ceau! - Hello! / Hi! 14 Ne vedem dataviitoare!

- See you next time!

6 La revedere! - Good-bye! 15 inem legtura! - Keep in touch!

7 La MuliAni!

- Happy Birthday! 16 Smprezint, manumesc

- Let me introduce myself, my nameis

8 PateFericit!

- Happy Easter! 17 ncntat() decunotin.

- Its nice to meet you.

9 An NouFericit!

- Happy New Year!

10 CrciunFericit!

- Merry Christmas! 18 Svi-l prezint pe dl /dna / dra

1. Let me introduce to you,Mr. /Mrs. / Miss

19 Mbucur svcunosc. - I am glad to meet you.

8. BASIC CONVERSATION a)

1. Good morning! How are you? (/ How do you do?) = Bun dimineaa! Cum v simii?Good morning! Im fine, thank you! = Bun dimineaa! M simt bine, mulumesc !

2. Whats your name? = Cum v numii?My name is _________ ________ = Numele meu este ...

3. Who are you? = Cine suntei dvs. ?Let me introduce myself, I am Mr. / Mrs. / Miss ________ _______ = S m

prezint sunt Dl /Dna /Dra4. I am glad to meet you. (/ Its nice to meet you) = M bucur s v cunosc.

Me too! = i eu! / De asemenea !

5. How old are you? = Cai ani avei?I am ____ years old. = Eu am _____ ani.

6. Where do you live? = Unde locuii ?I live in Romania (Sibiu) = Locuiesc n Romnia (Sibiu).

7. What is your address? = Care este adresa dvs. ?My address is: 5, Brsei Street, bl. 3, ap. 25 = Adresa mea este: Strada Barsei nr. 5, bl.

3, ap 258. What day is today? = Ce zi este astzi?

Today it is Monday, the 5th of November 2007. = Astzi este luni, 5 noiembrie 2007.

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9. Do you know what the time is? = tii ct este ceasul?

Yes, it is a quarter pas twelve. = Da, este 12:15.

10. Im sorry, but Im afraid I have to go now. = mi pare ru, dar mi-e team c trebuie s

plec acum.Oh, dont worry, its ok. See you next time! = Oh, nu v facei probleme, nu-i nimic.Ok, good-bye! Keep in touch! = Bine, la revedere! inem legtura!

9.BASIC CONVERSATION b)

1. What do you study? = Ce studiai?I study law/public administration/etc. = Studiez dreptul / administraie public/etc.

2. What foreign language(s) do you speak? = Ce limb(limbi) strin(e) vorbii?I speak English (/and French/German). = Vorbesc engleza (/franceza/germana).

3. What are you? = Ce suntei? (ce meserie/ocupaie avei?)I am a nurse / a doctor / an engineer = Sunt asistent / doctor / inginer.I am a student. = Sunt student()

4. Where do you work? = Unde lucrai ?I work in a hospital / in a factory / in a bank. = Lucrez ntr-un spital / ntr-o fabric/ la

o banc.5. How do you go to work? = Cu ce mergei la servici?

I go to work by car / by bus / by subway. = Merg la servici cu maina / cu autobuzul /cu metroul.6. Are you married? = Suntei cstorit()?

Yes, I am. / No, I am not. = Da, sunt. / Nu, nu sunt.

7. Do you have any children? = Avei copii ?No, I dont. = Nu, nu am.Yes, I do. I have one child / two children. = Da, am. Am un copil / 2 copii.

8. Do you have any brothers or sisters? = Avei frai sau surori ?No, I dont. = Nu, nu am.

Yes, I do. I have one sister / 2 brothers. = Da, am. Am o sor / 2 frai.

9. Do you smoke? = Fumai?Yes, I do. / No, I dont. = Da, fumez. / Nu, nu fumez.

10. What do you do in your spare time? / What are your hobbies? = Ce facei n timpul liber?/Care sunt hobby-urile dvs ?

I play tennis / I watch TV / etc = Joc tenis./ Ma uit la TV/etc.

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10. Match the terms (1-16) to the corresponding questions (A-P)

1 Full name A What do you do?2 Forename(s) B When were you born?3 Surname C Whats your name?4 Mother tongue D Who is your nearest relative?5 Permanent address E Whats your first name?6 Address for correspondence F Whats your first language?7 Occupation G Where are you living at the moment?8 Previous employment H Whats your last name?9 M/F I What was your last job?

10 Date of birth (DOB) J Are you a man or a woman?11 Marital status K What do you do in your spare time?

12 Hobbies L Where do you normally live?13 Next of kin M Are you married?14 Secretary N Which post are you applying for?15 Newspaper O How did you hear about it?16 Maiden name P What was your last name before marriage?

11. Match the instructions (1-5) with the corresponding examples (A-E)

1 Please use BLOCK CAPITALS A Always Never2 Please underline B JEAN BAILY3 Please circle C Marital status: M / S4 Please tick D Mr./Mrs./Miss5 Delete as appropriate E Sex: M / F

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