新视野英语教程教案book4unit3A

潍坊科技职业学院教案课程名称：大学英语授课人：
Writing Job Application Letters
一. New words and expressions
application n. 1. [C; U] 申请；申请书 2. [C; U] 应用；用途
reflection n. [C] 反映；表现
preferencen. [C; U] 偏爱；偏好
reference n. 1. [C]（书籍或地图中的）参照号 2. [C; U] 参考；查阅ensure vt. 确保；保证
remedy vt. 补救；纠正
introductoryadj. 介绍的；引导的
salutation n. [C]（书信、演讲等开头的）称呼语
statementn. [C] 陈述；声明
illustratevt. 说明；阐明；表明
summarizevt. (summarise BrE)总结；概括；概述
selectiveadj. （做事、购物等）认真选择的
highlightvt. 使……突出；使注意力集中于……
uniqueadj. 唯一的；独一无二的
specification n. 1. [C] 具体说明；要求 2. [C] (also plural) 规格；规格说明target n. [C]目标；指标
sincerely adv. 1. 谨启；敬启 2. 真诚地；真挚地；由衷地
principle n. [C] 原则；原理
signature n. [C] 签字；签名
flow vi. （语言或文字）流畅
no more than 至多；不超过；仅仅
cold call （为推销商品无事先接触而给潜在主顾）冷不防地打电话
go ahead 开始；继续；进行
to this/that effect 有这样/那样的意思或内容
wrap up 完成；结束
read over 从头至尾细读；通读
in turn 因此；因而；转而
二．Language points
1. An application letter should be brief, no more than one page in length. Meaning: An application letter should be short, at most one-page long.
no more than: only; at most 至多; 不超过；仅仅
No more than 3,000 college graduates are allowed to go abroad every year.
每年至多允许3,000名大学毕业生出国。

He makes time every day to listen to his son play the piano —even if it is for no more than a few minutes. 他每天都抽出时间听儿子弹钢琴，即使有时只有几分钟。

2. Here is a formula that works extremely well for preparing job application letters. Meaning: Here is a most effective method of writing job application letters. formula: n.[C] a method or set of principles that you use to solve a problem or to make sure that something is successful 准则；方案
We are still searching for a peace formula. 我们仍在寻找和平方案。

There is no magic formula for passing exams —only hard work.
通过考试并无妙法，只有刻苦学习。

3. The style you choose is really a matter of personal preference, as there are many different styles to choose from.
Meaning:Your choice of writing style is really something personal because there are so many styles for you to choose from.
a matter of：……的问题
I suppose it's all a matter of opinion. 我认为这完全是个见仁见智的问题。

It is simply a matter of time.这仅仅是时间问题。

choose from: pick out from a number of things 从……挑选
In the new bookstore, there are many English books to choose from.
新开张的书店里，有许多英语书供人们挑选。

4. ... and any position reference number.
Here "position reference number" is the number by which the position is referred to in the advertisement.
reference:n.
1) [C] a number that tells you where you can find the information you want in a book, on a map, etc. （书籍或地图中的）参照号
2) [C; U] the act of looking at something for information 参考；查阅
Reference books mustn't be taken out of this room. 参考书不能带到室外。

This list is only for your reference. 这张名单仅供你参考。

5. If you are "cold calling" a company, then you should make it clear that you are applying for any current or future employment opportunities. Meaning: If you make phone calls or pay visits to the company for a job without an appointment made in advance, you should make it clear that you still want to apply for a future job if there is no vacancy right now.
cold call: telephone someone you have never met and try to sell something
（为推销商品无事先接触而给潜在主顾）冷不防地打电话
The saleswoman cold called two hundred companies this week.
这位推销员本周对200家公司进行了电话推销。

The rules published yesterday prohibit cold calling for investment purposes.
昨天公布的规定禁止打电话推销投资生意。

Please notice that "cold call" is basically a noun phrase, meaning "an unexpected telephone call or visit by someone trying to sell something". Here it is used in a verb sense.
6. Please find enclosed my resume, which I am sending to you as an application for the position of... Meaning: I have put my resume inside, together with the letter, which I am sending you as a request for the job of...
enclose:vt. 1) put something inside an envelope 把……装入信封；附入
Enclosed is an important leaflet highlighting local service telephone numbers for use during normal working hours. 随信附上一份重要的小册子，小册子中一目了然地列出了供正常工作时间时使用的本地服务电话。

He enclosed a check for 500 dollars with the letter.
他随信寄了一张500美元的支票。

2) surround with a fence or wall so as to shut in 把……围起来
The little park was enclosed on all sides by tall apartment buildings.
小公园四周被高层公寓大楼围起来了。

The fence that enclosed the house was painted green. 房子四周的篱笆被漆成绿色。

7. It is important to be selective, highlighting things like what you specialize in, or how many years in the industry you might have.Meaning: It is important for you to choose the things you are going to write about, emphasizing things such as what you specialize in, or how many years in the industry you might have worked. specialize in: limit all or most of one's study, business, etc., to a particular activity or subject 专门研究；专攻
After he had worked as a doctor for some years, he decided to specialize in children's diseases.做了几年医生后，他决定专攻儿童疾病。

The shop specializes in selling antiques.这家商店专门经营古董。

8. ... then ensure you mention something to that effect.
Meaning: ... then make sure you mention that you have the skills needed for the position, as stated in the job advertisement.
to this/that effect: with this/that meaning or information 有这样/那样的意思或内容She said she disliked Spanish, or something to that effect.
她说她不喜欢西班牙语，或诸如此类的话。

He told me to get out, or words to that effect. 他说了一句叫我走开之类的话。

9. Should you require further information...
Please notice that this is an inverted sentence with "if" omitted. The complete sentence should be "If you should require further information...". Another example: Should we have a lot of money, we would buy a car. (=If we should have a lot of money, we would buy a car.) 如果我们有很多钱，就会买辆车。

"Were" and "had" could be used in the same way as "should". Examples:
Were I in your place, I would accept the job. (= If I were in your place, I would accept the job.) 如果我是你，就会接受这个工作。

Had I seen you, I would have greeted you. (= If I had seen you, I would have greeted you.) 如果我看见你，会跟你打招呼的。

三．Exercise
1. We were _______ very by the poor response from the parents.
A. excited
B. depressed
C. delighted
D. encouraged
2. She showed great _______ when she heard the bad news
A. courage
B. delight
C. interest
D. comfort
3. They are making safety a top _______.
A. comfort
B. nature
C. priority
D. glory
4. Ellen used to be a shy, _______ girl, but now she is outgoing.
A. reserved
B. inner
C. confident
D. dependent
5. I tried to _______ Jean after her mother's death.
A. persuade
B. cry
C. tell
D. comfort。