新课标M8 Unit3 Using Language.pptVIP

Speaking activity Suppose you want to apply for a job in James Dyson’s company. So you ring up one of his engineers to ask what kind of person he needs. Remember to ask for as much information as you can. Here are some phrases that may be useful for you to make a telephone call. Some useful expressions Which extension ..., please? Can I speak to ..., please? Hold the line, please. / Hang on, please. Just a moment, please. I’m sorry, but this phone is out of order. I can’t get through. Sorry. He / she isn’t here right now. Can I ring back later? I’ll ring him / her up again. I must ring off now because… Pre-writing: Discuss in groups of four on the following topic: Suppose you are going to apply for a job in a company, what skills will you tell the interviewer to qualify you? Writing Now you are going to apply for a job in James Dyson’s company and you write a letter to him. The following point may help you: Use the list of skills to make new paragraphs in your letter. 2. For each skill set down any experience you have had, which shows that you are a suitable person. You may be creative in this part of the letter. 3. Finish the letter by mentioning again the skills that you have. 4. End the letter. The beginning and the ending of the letter: Dear Mr. Dyson, I would like to apply to become an assistant in your company. … I would be grateful if you would consider employing me in your company. Yours sincerely, (your name) Dear Mr Dyson, I would like to apply to become an assistant in your company. I expect to get a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Beijing University in 2008. In the past few years, I have got experience in designing new projects and developed good professional competence in my subjects. Sample writing: I worked in my holidays for a company that designed engines for jeeps. I helped them design several parts of the new engine