ONLINE ENGLISH - English as an International Language of Understanding
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Lesson 14 Answers
by Paolo Rossetti

Level  : Intermediate
Topic  : Applying for a job
Grammar: Business letter phrases

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EXERCISE 14.1 - Vocabulary Answers

 1. a resume             e. letter explaining your education and experience
 2. in response to       g. answering
 3. ad                   j. advertisement 
 4. a skill              b. ability
 5. to seek              k. look for something, search
 6. a position           d. job
 7. to be extensive      c. very big; a lot
 8. to be precise        i. exact
 9. background           h. experience
10. an asset             a. good point; positive thing you have
11. a deadline           m. time you have to finish something
12. a standard           n. usual quality measurement, common happening
13. to look forward to   l. expect with pleasure
14. needs                f. something you want to have
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EXERCISE 14.2 - Grammar Answers

Dear ...SIR OR MADAM...,
...I AM WRITING... to invite you to try our latest accounting software
package: Account-Easy.

We are offering a free trial period of 30 days so that you may compare
it to the applications you are currently using.

...I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON..., ...AND PLEASE DO NOT
HESITATE TO CONTACT ME FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION...

...YOURS SINCERELY...,

George Hawkins
Account-Easy Sales

*Please note that other answers are possible*
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EXERCISE 14.3 - Reading Comprehension Answers

1.  What is the purpose of this text?
        (to apply for a job)

2.  Who is receiving the letter?
        (BT&K Company)

3.  In what field does Ryan have experience?
        (Advertising)

4.  What position is he applying for?
      (Production Artist)

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