Exercise

 Text 1

Mr. William Chan
Personenel Manager
Wong and Lim Consulting
PO Box 583, Kwai Chung
Kowloon

Dear Mr. Chan,
I am writing to apply for the post of Management Trainee, which was advertised on the Student Affairs Office notice board of the Hongkong Polytechnic University on 1 March 2005.

My working experience at Lucky Star Garment Manufactory Limited improved my leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. I have fluent spoken and written English. I also have fluent spoken and written Mandarin, and can therefore work in mainland China.

Currently I am studying a B.A. in Management at the Hongkong Polytechnic University, graduating in 2005. Subjects which I am studying that are relevant to the post of Management Trainee include Operations Management, Human Resources Management, Accounting, Marketing and strategic Management.

During my studies I have had the post of Executive in management Society. While leading and organizing Management Society. While leading and organizing Management Society activities I have improved my ability to lead and supervise subordinates effectively, ability to work under pressure and ability to work in a team environment.

Working for Wong and Lim Consulting appeals to me because it has a good reputation and it provides excellent training. Your organization produces a high-quality service, and I can contribute to this with my leadership skills and my ability to work under pressure. I am available for interview at any time. I look forward to meeting you.

Yours sincerely,
Wong Wai Man Wilfred
Excl : Resume

1. What is the job title?
A. Consultant
B. Operation management
C. Human resources management
D. Accounting
E. Management trainee

2. What is the name of the company or organization Wong Wai man Wilfred applying to?

A. Lucky Star Garment Manufactory Limited
B. Hong Kong Polytechnic University
C. Marketing and Strategic Management
D. Wong and Lim Consultant
E. Executive in the Management Society

3.  Where does Mr. Chan live?
A. In the city of China
B. In the city of Hong Kong
C. In the city of England
D. In the city of Malaysia
E. In the city of Singapore

4. Who send the letter?
A. Mr. Chan
B. Mr. Wong
C. Mrs. Lim
D. Mr. Wong Wai Man Wilfred
E. Mr. Kwai Chung

5. What does Mr. Wilfred enclose the application letter?
A. Address
B. Job interview
C. Resume
D. Reputation
E. Skills

TEXT 2

Dear Ms. Siregar,
Your advertisement in March 30 issue of the ‘Republika’ was attractive because I believe I have the proven skills you are requiring for an administrative assistant.
I am Linda and I’m 22 years old. I recently completed a three course Apple Computer System. These  specialization skills have proven valuable in my work for the past eight months as an assistant to the chief accountant at Galaxy Building.
Since ‘proven skills’ are best explained in person I would appreciate an interview with you. Please phone me
in the afternoon between and 5 p.m. at (021) 4733756 to let me know the day and time most convenient for you.
Sincerely,
Linda
Enc.

11. What position is needed?
A. Receptionist.
B. Interviewer.
C. Chief accountant.
D. Administrative assistant.

12. What doe’s the applicant hope after sending the letter?
A. She will be a” manager.
B. She will start training.
C. She will receive the salary.
D. She will be interviewed.

13. “… proven skills” (line 5). The word ‘proven’ has a closest meaning to …
A. acknowledged
B. external
C. internal
D. outcome