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A. Read the application letter and answer the questions!

Lilis Handayani (1)


Jl. A. Yani 389 Surabaya, 65151
April 19, 2009

Mr Frank Peterson, Personnel Manager (2)


Jeans and Co.
Jl. Raya Pandaan 186 Pandaan Pasuruan, Jawa Timur, 98502

Dear Mr. Peterson: (3)

(4) I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for a local branch manager, which appeared in
the Jawa Pos on Sunday, June 15. As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and
qualifications match this position's requirements.

(5) My current position, managing the local branch of a national shoe retailer, has provided the
opportunity to work under a high-pressure, team environment, where it is essential to be able to work
closely with my colleagues in order to meet sales deadlines.

In addition to my responsibilities as manager, I also developed time management tools for staff using
Access and Excel from Microsoft's Office Suite.

(6) Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to personally discuss
why I am particularly suited for this position. Please call me after 4.00 p.m. to suggest a time we may
meet. I can be reached via telephone number 031-858564 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely, (7)

Lilis Handayani

Answer the following questions briefly.

1. To whom is the letter sent?

2. Who wrote the application letter?

3. What is the purpose of writing the letter?

4. What position is being advertised?

5. How did Lilis Handayani know the vacancy?

6. What is Lilis’s current position?

7. What has her current position provided with?

8. What other responsibilities does she have at the moment?

9. Do you think that Lilis is confident about her competence? How do you know?

10. Does Lilis indicate her willingness for an interview?


B. Read the texts. You have to choose the best answer A,B,C, or D. Then on your answer sheet, find the
number on the question and mark your answer!

Dear Ms. McCoy,

I (1) ______ interested in applying for the office assistant position that was listed on
CareerBuilder.com. I (2) ______ experience in scheduling appointments, communicating with client, and
I am familiar with a variety of phone system.

My communication skills are excellent and I (3) ________ training on variety of software
programs and system. I believe that I (4) ______ an asset to your office. This position would provide me
with the ideal opportunity to assist at your organization and to expand my administrative skills.

My schedule is flexible, and I would be available to start working at your convenience. I hope to
schedule an interview at the mutually proper time (5) _________ to speaking with you.

Thank you for consideration.

Sincerely,

Rafa

1 A. Will be
B. Am
C. Was
D. Have been

2 A. Have
B. Had
C. Have had
D. Am having

3 A. Have
B. Am having
C. Have had
D. was

4 A. Am
B. Will be
C. Was
D. Have been

5 A. Am looking forward
B. Will looked forward
C. Have looked forward
D. Looks forward

I am (6) _______ in the student assistant position that you have (7) _______ for this summer at
campus office. I have office experience from my current job as an assistant in the Math Department.

Over the past six months, my duties have included basic office (8) ______ and working with
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to assist in preparing department class presentations.

My great work ethic, attention to detail, and my respect for confidentiality will make me a great
(9) _______ for your student assistant position. I have attached my (10) ______ for your consideration. I
look forward to hearing from you.
6 A. Interested
B. Fond of
C. Attraction
D. Pleased

7 A. Uploaded
B. Broadcasted
C. Advertised
D. Printed

8 A. Opportunities
B. Commodities
C. Goodies
D. Routines

9 A. Nominate
B. Candidate
C. Graduate
D. Certificate

10 A. Resume
B. Driving license
C. ID card
D. Awards

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