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The document provides a practice test with multiple choice questions about writing emails and cover letters for job applications. It includes tasks to put parts of an email in the correct order and fill in gaps of a sample job application email. The discussion asks about what information would be included in a CV or resume.

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Tasks: Task 1

The document provides a practice test with multiple choice questions about writing emails and cover letters for job applications. It includes tasks to put parts of an email in the correct order and fill in gaps of a sample job application email. The discussion asks about what information would be included in a CV or resume.

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Tasks

Task 1
Choose the correct answer.

1. Which of these is the best subject line?


a. Jobs
b. Application for IT consultant position
c. IT consultant
d. Job advertisement
2. Which of these should you NOT use to start a cover letter or email?
a. Dear Mr Kelly,
b. Dear HR Talents,
c. Hi Stephen,
d. Dear Sir/Madam,
3. Which of these phrases can you use to complete this sentence? I’m writing … the job
advertisement for the position of IT consultant.
a. in response to
b. regarding
c. with regards to
d. in response to / regarding / with regards to (all answers are correct)
4. In your email, what can you also include?
a. details of your hobbies
b. all of your work experience
c. one or two examples of your relevant skills
d. the names of all your family members
5. What is a CV called in American English?
a. a résumé
b. a job application
c. an advertisement
d. a position
6. Before writing your name, how can you sign off your email?
a. Ciao!
b. Laters,
c. Bye,
d. Best regards,

© 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish


Task 2
Put the parts of the email in the correct order.

Best regards,

I look forward to hearing from you soon about a possible job interview.

Please see my attached CV for more information about my qualifications and


experience.

Taukif Ali

Dear Ms Tan,

I’m writing with regards to the position of lead engineer you advertised on your
website. I have many of the qualifications you are looking for and am interested
in applying for the above job.

I have a Master’s in Engineering and ten years’ experience leading an


engineering project based in Dubai. I have the ability to work under pressure
and excellent problem-solving skills.

Task 3
Write a word to fill the gaps.

(1) ……………………………… Ms Campbell,


I’m writing (2) ……………………………… response (3) ……………………………… your job advertisement for an
outreach worker. I have six years’ experience working (4) ……………………………… the charity
sector. I have worked (5) ……………………………… three years (6) ……………………………… a social worker. I
also worked as (7) ……………………………… volunteer for three years (8)……………………………… a centre
for the homeless.

I have good experience of working (9) ……………………………… a team and organising my own
workload.

Please find attached my CV (10) ……………………………… more information.

I am looking forward (11) ……………………………… hearing (12) ……………………………… you.

Best regards,
Sam Hill

Discussion
What kind of information would you include in your CV or résumé?

© 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish

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