Writing Better English for ESL Learners

236 Answer Key

July 10, 2009

5590 West Oak Avenue

Johnstown, IL 60644

(311) 555-1234

Ms. Anne Smith

Acme Manufacturing

24 Workman Lane

Johnstown, IL 60651

Subject: Job Opportunities

Dear Ms. Smith:

I am a twenty-five-year-old machinist with four years’ experience in a vari-

ety of areas of tooling. I understand that you are hiring new people, and

I should like to make application with your company.

I have references from my two previous employers and a complete résumé

of my experience and salary history. I have enclosed them with this letter.

I am available to begin work at the earliest possible date. At your con-

venience, I shall be happy to come in for an interview.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you in

the near future.

Sincerely yours,

Michelle Miller

Enclosures (3)

Exercise 5.6Sample completions are provided.