Manager: Right. What did you do
there?
Gemma: I helped sell the vegetables.
Manager: That’s interesting. How
long did you work there?
Gemma: For about five years, but
only on Saturdays.
Manager: OK. And why do you think
you’re the right person for this job?
Gemma: Because I’m hard-working
and reliable and I like working with
people.
Manager: That’s great, Gemma.
Thanks for coming in and we’ll be in
touch.
3G A job application page 28
1 1 I am writing to apply for the post
of gardener.
2 I am enclosing my CV.
3 We could discuss my application
in person.
4 My responsibilities there include
planting as well as garden design.
5 I have considerable experience in
gardening.
6 I will be available to start work on
15th May.
7 I can supply a reference if
necessary.
2 1 I am writing to apply for the post
of gardener
2 I have considerable experience in
gardening.
3 My responsibilities there
included planting as well as
garden design.
4 I can supply a reference if necessary
5 we could discuss my application
in person.
6 I will be available to start work on
15th May.
7 I am enclosing my CV.
3 1 F 3 H 5 B 7 D 9 C
2 G 4 A 6 I 8 E
4 Students’ own letters
Self check 3 page 29
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2 applicant 14 responsibilities
6 who 16 on
9 lawyer 17 which
10 agree 19 life
13 where 20 earn
Down
1 up 8 surgeon
3 immigrant 11 employee
4 whose 12 opinion
5 technician 15 skills
7 team 18 work