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Applying for Things

申请与报名

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词汇 core 12 · expansion 14 · chunks 4

核心词 core

applyv.A2
申请
apply for a job · apply online
I want to apply for this job.
我想申请这份工作。
applicationn.B1
申请书;申请
fill in an application · an application form
Please complete the application form.
请填好申请表。
formn.A2
表格
a form · fill in a form
You need to fill in a form.
你需要填一张表格。
positionn.B1
职位;位置
a full-time position · apply for a position
The position is in the sales department.
这个职位在销售部。
experiencen.A2
经验;经历
work experience · have experience
I have some experience in customer service.
我有一点客户服务经验。
skilln.A2
技能
computer skills · good communication skills
Good computer skills are important for this job.
良好的电脑技能对这份工作很重要。
interviewn.A2
面试;采访
a job interview · have an interview
I have an interview next Tuesday.
我下周二有个面试。
offern./v.A2
录用通知书;提供
a job offer · offer someone a job
I hope to get a job offer soon.
我希望很快能收到录用通知。
referencen.B1
推荐人;推荐信
a referee · give a reference
The company asked for two references.
公司要求提供两位推荐人。
availableadj.B1
可获得的;有空的
available jobs · available for an interview
Are you available for an interview this week?
你这周有空参加面试吗?
hirev.A2
雇用
hire a new worker · hire someone
The company wants to hire two new assistants.
公司想雇用两个新助理。
full-timeadj.A2
全职的
a full-time job · work full-time
It is a full-time job.
这是一份全职工作。

扩展词库 expansion

candidaten.B1
候选人
a good candidate
employern.B1
雇主
your employer · ask your employer
employeen.A2
雇员
employees and employers
deadlinen.B1
截止日期
meet the deadline
vacancyn.B1
职位空缺
job vacancy
requirementn.B1
要求
job requirements
qualificationn.B1
资格;学历
a qualification in... · have qualifications
CVn.B1
简历
send your CV
cover lettern.B1
求职信
write a cover letter
trainingn.A2
培训
staff training · get training
salaryn.A2
薪水
a good salary · low salary
contractn.B1
合同
sign a contract · a work contract
temporaryadj.B1
临时的
temporary work
permanentadj.B1
永久的;长期的
permanent job

词块 / 生存短语 chunks

I am writing to apply for ...我写信想申请…(正式信函开头)
I am writing to apply for the position of sales assistant.
我写信想申请销售助理的职位。
I would like to ...我想要…(礼貌表达意愿)
I would like to apply for the course.
我想申请这门课程。
I have experience in ...我在…方面有经验
I have experience in working with customers.
我有和客户打交道的经验。
I look forward to hearing from you.期待收到您的回复(正式信函结尾)
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
期待很快收到您的回复。

语法 语言升级点

will (promises / on-the-spot decisions)B1
表示「将会」:承诺、当场决定或预测未来
主语 + will + 动词原形
will 用于表达你在说话时决定去做的事(当场决定),或者表示「我保证…」的承诺。也常用来描述未来的事情。

例句

I will send you my CV tomorrow.
我明天会把简历发给你。
I will work hard if you give me this job.
如果你给我这份工作,我会努力干的。

常见错误

✗ I come to the interview tomorrow.✓ I will come to the interview tomorrow.
必须用 will 表示将来的动作。
↑ 提分:再高一档可换用 going to 表示已计划好的事,或用 be planning to 表示打算。
would like to (polite requests and offers)B1
礼貌地表达愿望或请求
主语 + would like to + 动词原形
would like to 比 want to 更礼貌,常用于正式场合,如申请信、口头或书面的礼貌请求。口语中常缩写 I'd like to。

例句

I would like to apply for the job.
我想申请这份工作。
I would like to ask about the start date.
我想问一下开始日期。

常见错误

✗ I want to apply for the job.✓ I would like to apply for the job.
在正式信件中,want 显得不够礼貌,应用 would like to。
↑ 提分:再高一档可换用更正式的表达如 I wish to apply for 或 I am keen to apply for。

阅读 Reading advert / application notice

Job Application Form Guide
JOB APPLICATION FORM – PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START Thank you for your interest in the position of Customer Service Assistant. The application form has four parts: 1. Personal Information – Write your full name, address and phone number. 2. Work Experience – In this section, tell us about your past jobs. Start with the most recent job. 3. Skills – Tick the skills you have. Examples: computer skills, languages, driving. 4. References – Give the name and phone number of two people who know you well (but not your family). Please fill in the form in black pen only. Do not leave any part empty – if something does not apply to you, write 'N/A'. The closing date is 30 November. After we receive your form, we will call you about an interview. If you have any questions, please ring 01632-96005 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
section部分tick打钩N/A不适用closing date截止日期
TFNG1.You can use a blue pen to complete the form.
✅ FALSE — 文中说 Please fill in the form in black pen only.,所以不能用蓝色笔。
gap_fill2.You must not give a family member as a ___ .
✅ reference — 第4部分要求 provide the name and phone number of two people who know you well (but not your family).,所以不能提供家人作为推荐人。
MCQ3.What should you do if a question does not fit your situation?
  • A Leave it empty
  • B Write 'N/A'
  • C Call the office
✅ B — 文中说 if something does not apply to you, write 'N/A'。
gap_fill4.The latest date to send the form is ___ .
✅ 30 November / November 30 — 文中说 The closing date is 30 November.
MCQ5.When can you call the office for help?
  • A Anytime
  • B Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  • C After 4 p.m.
✅ B — 文中说 please ring … between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.。
💡 技巧:申请表说明常考细节(用黑色笔、截止日期等),读题时先圈出数字、时间、否定词,然后对应原文快速找信息。TFNG 题遇到 must/should 等词要特别注意,仔细比较意思是否一致。

听力 Listening Section 2 · UK

情景:一段电话留言,人事部说明面试安排时的注意事项

HR Officer
Hello, this is a message for all applicants for the Customer Service Assistant job. Thank you for sending your application forms.
HR Officer
We will hold the interviews on the 5th and 6th of December. You will get a phone call on Friday to confirm your time.
HR Officer
Please bring your passport or identity card to the interview. Also bring a copy of your CV if you have one.
HR Officer
The interview will last about 20 minutes. We will ask you about your work experience and skills.
HR Officer
Our office is on the third floor of the Green Park Business Centre, near the train station. The interview room is Room 12.
HR Officer
If you have any questions, please email us before the 1st of December. Thank you and good luck.
gap_fill1.Interviews will be on the 5th and ___ of December.
✅ 6th / sixth — 清楚说到 the 5th and 6th of December。
MCQ2.What must you bring to the interview?
  • A A reference letter
  • B A CV
  • C A passport or ID card
✅ C — 说 Please bring your passport or identity card,CV 是 optional (if you have one)。
gap_fill3.The interview takes about ___ minutes.
✅ 20 / twenty — 直接说 last about 20 minutes。
gap_fill4.The office is on the ___ floor of the Green Park Business Centre.
✅ third / 3rd — 原文 on the third floor。
MCQ5.What should you do if you have a question before the interview?
  • A Call the office
  • B Email after 1 December
  • C Email before 1 December
✅ C — 说 please email us before the 1st of December。
💡 技巧:在 Section 2 里,一个人会说明流程或要求,常常给出具体数字、日期、地点。先读题、预测所缺词类型(数字、日期、地点等),然后重点听这些信息。答案往往就是原词,拼写要准确。

写作 Writing Task 1 (letter)(formal) · 目标 150 词

You have seen a job advertisement at a local café. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter: - say which job you are applying for - describe your relevant experience and skills - ask about the start date and the working hours.
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of waiter at your café. I saw the advertisement in your window yesterday. I am 22 years old and I have one year of experience in a small restaurant. I can serve customers, take orders, and work in a team. I have good English and basic computer skills. I am friendly and I work hard. I always arrive on time and I do not mind working at weekends. I would like to ask about the start date and the working hours for this job. Could you please tell me when the job starts? Also, do you need me to work in the evenings? I am available all days apart from Mondays. I will send you my CV if you need it. Thank you for reading my letter. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Maria Lopez

逐句标注

任务“I am writing to apply for the position of waiter at your café.”开头直接点明写信目的,覆盖第一个要点。
任务“I have one year of experience in a small restaurant. I can serve customers, take orders, and work in a team.”明确描述了相关经验与技能,覆盖第二个要点。
任务“I would like to ask about the start date and the working hours for this job.”礼貌地提出询问,覆盖第三个要点。
语法“I am writing to apply for ...”使用本课would like to 和一般现在时,简单但准确。
语法“I will send you my CV if you need it.”正确使用will表示将来的动作。
🎯 本档语言特征:简单句和并列句为主,礼貌得体,三个要点全部覆盖。用词基础但准确,时态和形式符合正式信函要求。整体约为Band 5水平,是4.5学员可模仿的范文。
↑ 再上一档:若需提升至5.5+,可加入更多细节(如 why you like the café),使用更高级的连接词(such as, in addition),并尝试用because给出理由。

口语 Speaking

Part 1

Q: Do you work or are you a student?
At the moment I am a student, but I am looking for a part-time job.
💡 简单回答,补充当前状态,多给信息。
Q: What kind of job would you like to do in the future?
I would like to work in a hotel. I think it is interesting to meet people from different countries.
💡 用would like to表达愿望,加because理由。

Part 2 · 提示卡

Describe a job you would like to have in the future. You should say: what the job is; where you would work; what skills you need for this job; and explain why you would like to have this job.
I would like to be a receptionist in a big hotel in the city centre. I think this job is good for me because I like talking to people and helping them. You need good communication skills and you need to speak English well. You also have to be friendly and organised. Sometimes you work in a team and sometimes alone. I would like this job because every day is different and you meet people from many places. The pay is also good. I will study hard and then apply for a training programme. I hope one day I can work in a 5-star hotel.
💡 使用简单将来式 would like to 和简单现在式,按 cue card 顺序说满4点,最后加个人原因。

Part 3

Q: Do you think it is important to have work experience before getting a job?
Yes, I think it is very important. Companies often look for people with some experience. But it is not always easy to get that first job. Some companies offer training, and that helps a lot.
💡 给出观点并解释,同时提到另一面。
Q: What can young people do to prepare for a job interview?
They can learn about the company and practise answering questions. They should also wear clean and smart clothes. And they need to arrive on time. These things can help them feel more confident.
💡 用can/should/need to 给建议,简单并列。

高频短语

I am looking for a part-time job.表达正在找兼职工作
I think it is interesting to ...表达自己觉得某事有趣
I would like to ... because ...用would like to 表达愿望并给出理由

应试策略

4.5阶段:写作一定要覆盖所有三个要点,哪怕句子简单;阅读和听力重点抓关键词(数字、日期、地点、否定词);口语每个问题多说1~2句,用because给理由。

本档提分建议

从4.5到5.5:写作多写一句理由,用because或so连接;阅读和听力练习拼写常见的日期、月份、数字;口语多用I think / I like / I would like to 等简单结构拓展回答。