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     A letter of application is a sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the purpose of an application is to attract an employer’s attention and persuade him or her to grant you an interview. To do this, the letter presents what you can offer the employer, rather than what you want from the job.

      Like a resume, the letter of application is a sample of your work and an opportunity to demonstrate your skills and personality. If it is written with flair and understanding and prepared with professional care, it is likely to be very effective. While the resume must be factual, objective, and brief, the letter is your chance to interpret and expand. It should state explicitly how your background relates to the specific job, and it should emphasise your strongest and most relevant characteristics. The letter should demonstrate that you know both yourself and the company.

     The letter of application must communicate your ambition and enthusiasm. Yet it must be modest. It should be neither aggressive nor compliant: neither pat yourself on the back nor ask for sympathy. It should never express dissatisfaction with the present or former job or employer. And you should avoid discussing your reasons for leaving your last job.

      Finally, it is best that you not broach the subject on salary. Indeed, even if a job advertisement requires that you mention your salary requirements, it is advisable simply to call them “negotiable.” However, when you go on an interview, you should be prepared to mention a salary range. For this reason, you should investigate both your field and, if possible, the particular company. You don’t want to ask for less than you deserve or more than is reasonable.

                                            (Adapted from “Select Readings – Intermediate” by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)

Question 31. The passage is mainly about_______?

        A. Things to avoid during a job interview.

        B. Advice on how to find a good job.

        C. Tips for writing an effective letter of application.

        D. Differences between a resume and a letter of application.

Question 32:  According to paragraph 1, in a letter of application, the applicant tries to ___________.

        A. advertise a product to attract more customers.

        B. present what he/she wants from the job.

        C. persuade the employer to grant him/her an interview.

        D. get further information about the company.

Question 33: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______________.

        A. the resume.                               B. the letter of application.  

        C. an opportunity.                          D. your work.

Question 34: The word “explicitly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______________.

        A. clearly.                                      B. slightly.                                          

        C. quickly.                                      D. shortly.

Question 35: According to the passage, all of the following are true about a letter of application, EXCEPT ___________?

        A. It should be written very briefly, but in a formal style.

        B. It should state explicitly how your background relates to the specific job.

        C. It should expand upon the information contained in the applicant’s resume.

        D. It should never express the applicant’s dissatisfaction with his/her former employer.

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