Circle the correct underlined verbs, and correct the verbs that are wrong. I would like to be considered for your degree course in Zoology...
Circle the correct underlined verbs, and correct the verbs that are wrong.
I would like to be considered for your degree course in Zoology, starting in October next year. I feel I am a good candidate for this course as I 1 have always been interested in natural history and even as a child I 2 have enjoyed studying animals and insects in my garden. Your science faculty has a good reputation and I would very much like to be part of it.
As you 3 already saw in Section A of this application. I have a good academic record and I 4 just received the results of my recent exams, all of which 5 have been excellent.
In addition, your university attracts me because I enjoy sports and I 6 have read in your prospectus about the large number of sports on offer. Last year I 7 have represented my school at badminton and I 8 played in football teams since I was eleven. I 9 have recently joined a basketball team which competes at a national level.
I 10 did not travel abroad much yet, although as a young child I 11 have been to Singapore and Hong Kong with my family. I realize that 12 have not spent much time away from home up to now but I am keen to become more independent.
1. Correct; 2. Enjoyed; 3. ?
Underline the correct form of the verbs. (This is an example of a memo letter or email letter)
To: Paul Johnson
From: Sunita Soh
Subject: Seminar presentation on Friday
Dear Paul,
1 I’ve just received/I’ve just been receiving your message to us all about the seminar on Friday. 2 I’ve worked/I’ve been working on my presentation for the last week, and 3 have now finished/ now finished it, so I am happy to be one of the first to present. However, 4 I’ve made/I made an appointment to see the university careers advisor immediately after the seminar, so I will need to leave on time.
I’d like some advice about my presentation. At last week’s lecture 5 you’ve said/you said that we should use visual aids as much as possible. 6 I haven’t found/ I didn’t find anything to use. Is it essential? 7 I’ve done/ I did lots of presentations before, and I feel 0K about this one. In my last presentation 8 I used/ I have been using the overhead projector, and I want to do this again – does this count as a visual aid?
One last question: 9 I’ve been / I went to Professor Russell’s lecture yesterday, and 10 have been learning/ learnt quite a lot that is relevant to this course. Is it okay to refer to another course in my presentation? 11 I’ve been wondering/ I wondered about this – maybe it is better to stick to the materials and references 12 you’ve given/ you’ve been giving us. I hope you can let me know.
Thanks for your help.
Sunita
Model Application (block format)
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for the post of tour guide advertised on your website. I believe I fulfil all the necessary criteria, and very much hope that you will consider my application.
I have lived in this town all my life, and therefore know all about the places of interest and their history. I have visited the castle and the cathedral may times and I have red many guide books full of interesting historical facts. I therefore feel that I am in a good position to lead visitors around these sites. I have always been interested in history and over the past few years I have regularly participated in activities at the castle and at other sites.
Recently I have been working as a receptionist at a local hotel in the evenings, so I have experience of dealing with overseas visitors, and I enjoy talking to them.
I do hope you will consider me for this post, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Raisha Shrestha
4. COVER LETTER IN BULLETED FORMAT
4 Bhrikuti Chowk
Itahari, Sunsari
June 23, 2012
Min Pradhan
Vajuratna Vehicles Pvt Limited
2 Munalpath Road, Sector 400
Biratnagar, Morang
Dear Min Pradhan:
I am currently interested in obtaining an entry-level marketing/management position you’re your company. Currently I am in the first semester of my senior year at Presidentil Business School, Biratnagar and will receive a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing with a minor in International Business in September, 2014. My interest in the Vajuratna Vehicles Pvt Limited is based on a desire to continue my employment with the Vajuratna Company.
As a participant in the Vajuratna College Program, I served as a Merchandising Host during the summers of 2011 and 2012. Specifically, this job has given me an in-depth knowledge of Vajuratna Company, its operations, and its corporate culture. Other qualifications, which I have honed, include the following:
A team-builder who communicates effectively interpersonally and within groups.
A highly motivated individual with strong analytical and research skills.
Visionary, creative, and able to see opportunities for process improvement.
Completed various courses in marketing, management, sales, and international business.
Proficient with the Vajuratna Company Policies and Guidelines.
My enclosed resume will provide further details about my skills and accomplishments. I am confident that my academic background, qualifications, as well as my past experiences with your company will prove to be mutually beneficial for a marketing/management position with Vajuratna Company. I may be reached at my current address, by phone at: (021) 4562665, or by way of e-mail at: rabrai@pbs.edu.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
(Signature)
Rabin Rai
Enclosures: Resume, References
Write a letter to Rabin Rai intimating him of being selected for service exams and interview at Vajuratna Vehicles Pvt Limited and highlight some of the company’s selection procedure, its vision and its commitment from potential fulltime employees. Use present perfect simple where possible.
5. Fill in the gaps with a verb from the box in the present perfect simple or present perfect continuous. You will use some verbs more than once.
be do feel have live pass study start take travel want work
Interviewer: How long …………………………….. (1 you) here?
Student: I ………………….. (2) in London for the past three years. I come from Nepal originally. I ……………………… (3) at a college here since I arrived.
Interviewer: ……………………………. (4 you) any travelling over the past three years?
Student: Yes, I ………………………… (5) really lucky. I have long holidays so I ………………………… (6) all over Europe. I especially liked Spain.
Interviewer: What is the most interesting thing you ………………………………………… (7) recently?
Student: Well, I ………………………………… (8) to play tennis, and I ………………………………. (9) singing lessons for a few months now too. But the thing that I am most proud of is that I …………………………………….. (10 just) my driving test. It’s the first time I ……………………………………… (11) it so I’m really pleased but I …………………………….. (12 never) so nervous in all my life!
Interviewer: How do you think English will be useful in your life?
Student: I ………………………………. (13) a Hospitality and Tourism course over here, so I need English for my studies and my job. I ……………………………….. (14 always) to work in the tourist industry because I …………………………. (15 always) interested in history and cultural sites, and I ……………………………….. (16 already) as a tour guide in my home town.
I would like to be considered for your degree course in Zoology, starting in October next year. I feel I am a good candidate for this course as I 1 have always been interested in natural history and even as a child I 2 have enjoyed studying animals and insects in my garden. Your science faculty has a good reputation and I would very much like to be part of it.
As you 3 already saw in Section A of this application. I have a good academic record and I 4 just received the results of my recent exams, all of which 5 have been excellent.
In addition, your university attracts me because I enjoy sports and I 6 have read in your prospectus about the large number of sports on offer. Last year I 7 have represented my school at badminton and I 8 played in football teams since I was eleven. I 9 have recently joined a basketball team which competes at a national level.
I 10 did not travel abroad much yet, although as a young child I 11 have been to Singapore and Hong Kong with my family. I realize that 12 have not spent much time away from home up to now but I am keen to become more independent.
1. Correct; 2. Enjoyed; 3. ?
Underline the correct form of the verbs. (This is an example of a memo letter or email letter)
To: Paul Johnson
From: Sunita Soh
Subject: Seminar presentation on Friday
Dear Paul,
1 I’ve just received/I’ve just been receiving your message to us all about the seminar on Friday. 2 I’ve worked/I’ve been working on my presentation for the last week, and 3 have now finished/ now finished it, so I am happy to be one of the first to present. However, 4 I’ve made/I made an appointment to see the university careers advisor immediately after the seminar, so I will need to leave on time.
I’d like some advice about my presentation. At last week’s lecture 5 you’ve said/you said that we should use visual aids as much as possible. 6 I haven’t found/ I didn’t find anything to use. Is it essential? 7 I’ve done/ I did lots of presentations before, and I feel 0K about this one. In my last presentation 8 I used/ I have been using the overhead projector, and I want to do this again – does this count as a visual aid?
One last question: 9 I’ve been / I went to Professor Russell’s lecture yesterday, and 10 have been learning/ learnt quite a lot that is relevant to this course. Is it okay to refer to another course in my presentation? 11 I’ve been wondering/ I wondered about this – maybe it is better to stick to the materials and references 12 you’ve given/ you’ve been giving us. I hope you can let me know.
Thanks for your help.
Sunita
Model Application (block format)
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for the post of tour guide advertised on your website. I believe I fulfil all the necessary criteria, and very much hope that you will consider my application.
I have lived in this town all my life, and therefore know all about the places of interest and their history. I have visited the castle and the cathedral may times and I have red many guide books full of interesting historical facts. I therefore feel that I am in a good position to lead visitors around these sites. I have always been interested in history and over the past few years I have regularly participated in activities at the castle and at other sites.
Recently I have been working as a receptionist at a local hotel in the evenings, so I have experience of dealing with overseas visitors, and I enjoy talking to them.
I do hope you will consider me for this post, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Raisha Shrestha
4. COVER LETTER IN BULLETED FORMAT
4 Bhrikuti Chowk
Itahari, Sunsari
June 23, 2012
Min Pradhan
Vajuratna Vehicles Pvt Limited
2 Munalpath Road, Sector 400
Biratnagar, Morang
Dear Min Pradhan:
I am currently interested in obtaining an entry-level marketing/management position you’re your company. Currently I am in the first semester of my senior year at Presidentil Business School, Biratnagar and will receive a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing with a minor in International Business in September, 2014. My interest in the Vajuratna Vehicles Pvt Limited is based on a desire to continue my employment with the Vajuratna Company.
As a participant in the Vajuratna College Program, I served as a Merchandising Host during the summers of 2011 and 2012. Specifically, this job has given me an in-depth knowledge of Vajuratna Company, its operations, and its corporate culture. Other qualifications, which I have honed, include the following:
A team-builder who communicates effectively interpersonally and within groups.
A highly motivated individual with strong analytical and research skills.
Visionary, creative, and able to see opportunities for process improvement.
Completed various courses in marketing, management, sales, and international business.
Proficient with the Vajuratna Company Policies and Guidelines.
My enclosed resume will provide further details about my skills and accomplishments. I am confident that my academic background, qualifications, as well as my past experiences with your company will prove to be mutually beneficial for a marketing/management position with Vajuratna Company. I may be reached at my current address, by phone at: (021) 4562665, or by way of e-mail at: rabrai@pbs.edu.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
(Signature)
Rabin Rai
Enclosures: Resume, References
Write a letter to Rabin Rai intimating him of being selected for service exams and interview at Vajuratna Vehicles Pvt Limited and highlight some of the company’s selection procedure, its vision and its commitment from potential fulltime employees. Use present perfect simple where possible.
5. Fill in the gaps with a verb from the box in the present perfect simple or present perfect continuous. You will use some verbs more than once.
be do feel have live pass study start take travel want work
Interviewer: How long …………………………….. (1 you) here?
Student: I ………………….. (2) in London for the past three years. I come from Nepal originally. I ……………………… (3) at a college here since I arrived.
Interviewer: ……………………………. (4 you) any travelling over the past three years?
Student: Yes, I ………………………… (5) really lucky. I have long holidays so I ………………………… (6) all over Europe. I especially liked Spain.
Interviewer: What is the most interesting thing you ………………………………………… (7) recently?
Student: Well, I ………………………………… (8) to play tennis, and I ………………………………. (9) singing lessons for a few months now too. But the thing that I am most proud of is that I …………………………………….. (10 just) my driving test. It’s the first time I ……………………………………… (11) it so I’m really pleased but I …………………………….. (12 never) so nervous in all my life!
Interviewer: How do you think English will be useful in your life?
Student: I ………………………………. (13) a Hospitality and Tourism course over here, so I need English for my studies and my job. I ……………………………….. (14 always) to work in the tourist industry because I …………………………. (15 always) interested in history and cultural sites, and I ……………………………….. (16 already) as a tour guide in my home town.
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