1 Reading
a Read the job advertisement and Carla’s email. Then complete the summary with the words in the box.
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fluently forests outside people ranger reliable strong student |
Carla wants to apply for a job as a 1……ranger…… . She is a 2…………….. and speaks English 3…………….. . Carla loves spending time 4…………….. in 5…………….. and other interesting places. She likes to work with 6…………….. and describes herself as 7…………….. Carla sounds like a 8…………….. candidate.
Do you want to learn new skills and live and work in a beautiful environment? Volunteer to work as a forest ranger in a variety of locations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will carry out work around the forest, protect the environment and provide help to visitors and the general public.
What we offer you
– free accommodation
– training and education
– the opportunity to learn new skills
QUALIFICATIONS
You care about the environment and you are a good team worker.
You have a basic knowledge of a subject related to the environment.
You have good oral and written communication skills in English.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I saw the advertisement for volunteers to work as forest rangers and I would like to apply.
I am a student of environment science in Milan and I have travelled to the UK many times, so my language skills are very strong. I am also a friendly and sociable person who enjoys working with people.
As a student, I am in an excellent position to explain the beauty of the forest to visitors and protect the forest from damage. I strongly believe that forests are essential for the world to survive and it is the work of rangers to make people aware of this.
In our studies we have field trips to forests to study their natural beauty. I also spend a lot of my free time outdoors exploring. I am sure this knowledge and enthusiasm would help me in this position.
I am confident that I can be an important part of your team. I am reliable and hardworking, so this challenge is ideal for me. When I finish university, I would like to work in this field, so this is a wonderful opportunity.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Carla Rossini
b Read the advertisement and the email again. Are the sentences true or false?
1 There are several places to work.
2 You don’t need to find somewhere to live.
3 Carla has only been to the UK once.
4 She has finished her studies.
5 Carla thinks that the world will not survive without forests.
6 She has some practical experience.
7 Carla is worried about the responsibility.
8 In the future she wants to be a ranger.
Answer
a 2 student 3 fluently 4 outside 5 forests 6 people 7 reliable 8 strong
b True: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8; False: 3, 4, 7
2 Writing Skills – Giving a positive impression
Complete the sentences. Write one word in each gap.
1 I would ……like…… to apply to be a volunteer in the Winter Olympics.
2 I have always been interested …………….. sport.
3 I would be more than happy to …………….. up my free time.
4 I am in an excellent …………….. to help athletes and visitors.
5 I …………….. believe that sport brings people together.
6 I am looking …………….. to hearing from you.
Answer
2 in 3 give 4 position 5 strongly 6 forward
3 Writing
Read the advertisement and the plan. Then write an application email.
Do you want to be part of an international team and support the world’s greatest sporting event? Become a volunteer in the Winter Olympics!
Responsibilities
There are a range of opportunities depending on your experience and skills, for example, preparing food for athletes, helping in the medical centre and interpreting.
What we offer you
– free accommodation
– tickets to events
– the opportunity to learn new skills
Qualifications
You are physically fit.
You have good oral and written communication skills in English
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Plan
Paragraph 1: reason for writing
Paragraph 2: your background (work / education), your communication skills
Paragraph 3: your experience, personality and other skills, how these make you a good candidate
Paragraph 4: why you want to be a volunteer, your interest in sport / the Olympics
Paragraph 5: closing sentence
Answer
Suggested answer
Dear Sir/Madam,
I read your advertisement on the Internet and I would like to apply to be a volunteer in the Winter Olympics.
I am a student of economics in Granada. I am a good communicator and speak several languages: my native language is Spanish, I know English to B2 level and B1 French. In addition, I am friendly and hardworking and love new challenges.
As someone very interested in sport myself – I am a keen skier and snowboarder – I believe that I am in an excellent position to help athletes and visitors with any problems they have. I am flexible and ready to take on any task. I have never been a volunteer before but I would be more than happy to give up my free time.
Every four years I watch the Winter Olympics on TV and it has always been my dream to attend and help in this amazing event. I strongly believe that sport brings people together and the Olympics are very important. Volunteers are an essential part of the Olympics and I am sure that I can make a valuable contribution.
Thank you for considering my application. I am looking forward to hearing from you.