Writing
•Directions: You are Li Hua, a sophomore from English department at Renmin University. Write an e-mail to apply for the post as a campus correspondent advertised in Oct. 18 21st Century. Use the information provided below. (20 marks)
•Requirements: 1. university student
2. have interest in the job
3. good writing skill in English
•Your qualifications:
1. fluency in English (have passed PETS5)
2. familiar with the newspaper and a reader for more than five years
3. a member of Students’ Union
•Their e-mail address: editor@21stcentury.com.cn
Your e-mail address: lihua@yahoo.com
Date of writing: 11 Nov.,2006
Name of writer: Li Hua
Writing Sample
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Li Hua, a sophomore from English department at Renmin University. In am quite interested with your advertisement to recruit a campus correspondent in Oct.18 21st Century.
I believe I am competent for a campus correspondent you need. Firstly, I major in English and am good at English since I was a senior-middle-school student. I’ve worked hard since I entered the university. Not only can I speak and write English fluently but also I have passed PETS5 last semester.
…Secondly, I am very familiar with 21st Century, which I have subscribed for more than five years, and I am indeed a big fan to the newspaper. As the saying goes, interest is the best teacher. For these years, I so concern about the newspaper that I know the target reader, the attracting material and the writing style of 21st Century. Last but not least, I am a member of Students’ Union. I am always active in various activities in our university, which gives me a good chance to grasp the latest news happened on our campus. This could be one of the essential qualifications for a good campus correspondent.
Generally speaking, I am really interested with the post as a campus correspondent, and I hope I can meet your requirements. Please e-mail me at lihua@yahoo.com as soon as you make your final decision.
Best wishes.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
责任编辑:张瑶