I would like to apply for the position of sales assistant.
我想申请销售助理的职位。
applicationn.B1
申请(书)
job application · send in an application
Please send your application by Friday.
请在周五前递交申请。
interviewn.B1
面试
job interview · have an interview
The interview went really well.
面试进行得很顺利。
experiencen.B1
经验
work experience · years of experience
I have three years of experience in customer service.
我有三年的客服经验。
skilln.B1
技能
communication skills · computer skills
Good communication skills are important in this job.
良好的沟通技巧在这份工作中很重要。
qualificationn.B2
资格;学历
academic qualifications · a teaching qualification
The minimum qualification is a high school diploma.
最低学历要求是高中文凭。
responsibleadj.B1
负责的
responsible for (doing) something · a responsible position
She is responsible for training new staff.
她负责培训新员工。
managev.B1
管理;设法做到
manage a team · manage to do something
He manages a small team of five people.
他管理一个五人的小团队。
salaryn.B1
薪水
a good salary · annual salary
The salary is £25,000 a year.
年薪是两万五千英镑。
deadlinen.B2
截止日期
meet a deadline · a tight deadline
We have to finish the report by the deadline.
我们必须在截止日期前完成报告。
扩展词库 expansion
part-timeadj./adv.A2
兼职的
a part-time job · work part-time
full-timeadj./adv.B1
全职的
a full-time position · work full-time
promotionn.B2
晋升
get a promotion · a job promotion
trainingn.B1
培训
staff training · on-the-job training
overtimen./adv.B2
加班
work overtime · overtime pay
commutev./n.B2
通勤
commute to work · a daily commute
resignv.B2
辞职
resign from a job · hand in your resignation
retirev.B1
退休
retire at 65 · early retirement
teamworkn.B1
团队合作
a spirit of teamwork · good teamwork skills
shiftn.B1
轮班
a night shift · work in shifts
flexibleadj.B2
灵活的
flexible working hours · a flexible employer
CVn.B1
简历
send your CV · update your CV
referencen.B2
推荐信;介绍人
a letter of reference · ask for references
candidaten.B1
候选人;求职者
a suitable candidate · interview candidates
positionn.B1
职位
a vacant position · apply for a position
opportunityn.B1
机会
job opportunity · career opportunities
词块 / 生存短语 chunks
work under pressure在压力下工作
I can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
我能在压力下工作并按时完成任务。
meet deadlines赶上截止日期
The ability to meet deadlines is essential.
能够按时完成任务是必要的。
have a good work-life balance保持工作与生活的良好平衡
Many people want a job that allows them to have a good work-life balance.
很多人想要一份能让他们保持工作生活平衡的工作。
take on responsibility承担责任
I am ready to take on more responsibility.
我准备承担更多的责任。
语法 语言升级点
Gerunds vs. infinitives (verb patterns)B1
表达意图、喜好、习惯等,使用不同动词搭配
某些动词后接动名词(-ing)或不定式(to+动词原形)
很多动词后需要接动名词或不定式,比如:enjoy + doing, want + to do。考试中正确使用动词搭配有助于提升语法准确性。常用动词:like/love/hate 可接两者(有时意义有区别),但有些动词固定搭配:enjoy doing, finish doing, avoid doing;want to do, need to do, decide to do。
例句
I enjoy working with other people.
我喜欢和别人一起工作。
She wants to apply for the job.
她想申请那份工作。
He decided to change his career.
他决定改变职业。
常见错误
✗ I enjoy to work in a team. → ✓ I enjoy working in a team.
enjoy 后必须用动名词 (-ing)。
✗ She wants apply for the position. → ✓ She wants to apply for the position.
want 后需要带 to 的不定式。
↑ 提分:再高一档可学习更多复杂动词搭配,如 consider doing, recommend doing, agree to do, offer to do,并注意有些动词(如 forget, remember, stop)后接动名词和不定式意义不同。
Too / enoughB1
表达「太…以至于不能」或「足够…可以」
too + 形容词/副词 (+ for + 名词/代词) (+ to do);形容词/副词 + enough (+ for + 名词/代词) (+ to do)
too 表示超过限度,常含否定意味;enough 表示足够。注意 enough 放在形容词之后:good enough。在描述工作或技能时常用:The job is too stressful. He doesn't have enough experience. I am not old enough to retire.
例句
The salary is too low to support a family.
工资太低,不够养家。
She has enough skills for this position.
她有足够的技能胜任这个职位。
The office is not big enough for twenty people.
办公室不够大,装不下20人。
常见错误
✗ He is enough tall. → ✓ He is tall enough.
enough 在形容词后面,不能放在前面。
✗ The bag is too heavy to carry it. → ✓ The bag is too heavy to carry.
不定式 to carry 的宾语是主语,不需要 it。
↑ 提分:再高一档可用 so...that... 结构替换 too...to,如 The job is so stressful that many people leave.
阅读 Reading job advert
Sales Assistant Wanted
SALES ASSISTANT – Part-time (weekends)
We are looking for a friendly and reliable Sales Assistant to join our busy bookstore.
Responsibilities:
- Helping customers find books and giving recommendations
- Operating the till and handling payments
- Keeping the shop clean and tidy
- Assisting with stock deliveries
Requirements:
- Previous experience in retail is preferred, but not essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines during busy periods
- Basic computer skills
We offer:
- A competitive salary of £9.50 per hour
- Flexible working hours on Saturdays and Sundays
- Staff discount on books
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to the manager, Ms Green, at green@booklovers.co.uk by 20th April. Interviews will be held the following week.
MCQ3.What is one of the benefits mentioned in the advert?
A free lunches
B a company car
C staff discount on books
D health insurance
✅ C — 文中 We offer 部分明确提到 staff discount on books。
gap_fill4.The hourly pay for this job is £___.
✅ 9.50 — 文中说 A competitive salary of £9.50 per hour。
matching5.Match the requirement with the statement: flexible working hours
A Responsibility
B Requirement
C Offer
✅ C — 灵活的工作时间是在 We offer 部分中列出的,属于公司提供的条件。
💡 技巧:招聘广告常常有明确的三个部分:职责、要求、提供。读题时先定位到对应部分。注意区分「必须」和「优先」,如 must / essential / preferred。还要注意细节信息,如时间、地点、联系方式。
听力 Listening Section 2 · US
情景:人力资源经理介绍新员工入职培训的流程和注意事项(Section 2 独白)
HR Manager
Good morning, and welcome to the company. My name is Lisa, and I'm the Human Resources Manager. I'd like to give you some information about your induction programme today.
HR Manager
First, we'll have a short presentation in this room at 10 o'clock. It will introduce the company's history and values.
HR Manager
After that, at around 11, you'll be divided into small groups for a tour of the offices. Your group leader will show you the main departments.
HR Manager
Lunch is at 12:30 in the staff canteen, and you can meet some of your new colleagues there.
HR Manager
At 2 p.m., there will be a safety briefing conducted by the Health and Safety Officer. This is compulsory for all new employees.
HR Manager
Please remember to bring your ID badge, which will be given to you at reception before the presentation.
HR Manager
If you have any questions, my office is on the third floor, room 302. You're welcome to drop by.
gap_fill1.The presentation starts at ___ o'clock.
✅ 10 — First, we'll have a short presentation in this room at 10 o'clock.
gap_fill2.At 2 p.m., there is a ___ briefing.
✅ safety — At 2 p.m., there will be a safety briefing...
MCQ3.What do new employees receive before the presentation?
A a tour
B lunch
C an ID badge
D a safety briefing
✅ C — Please remember to bring your ID badge, which will be given to you at reception before the presentation.
TFNG4.The safety briefing is optional.
✅ FALSE — This is compulsory for all new employees. compulsory 意为强制的,所以不是自选的。
💡 技巧:Section 2 通常是独白,会按时间顺序或流程介绍。听前快速阅读问题,预测需要记录的信息(如时间、地点、物品)。注意信号词:first, after that, at...,有助于跟上节奏。
You have seen a job advertisement for a part-time sales assistant in a local bookshop. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter:
- explain why you are writing
- describe your skills and experience
- say why you would be suitable for the job.
Dear Ms Green,
I am writing to apply for the position of Sales Assistant which I saw advertised in the local newspaper.
I am a university student looking for part-time work at weekends, and I believe my experience and skills match your requirements very well. Last year, I worked as a volunteer in my university library, where I helped visitors find resources and organised the book collection. I also have experience in dealing with customers from my Saturday job at a supermarket, where I often assisted shoppers and operated the till.
I have good communication skills and can work under pressure, especially during busy periods. I am also a reliable person, and my previous manager can provide a reference if needed.
I think I would be a strong candidate because I enjoy working in a team and I am passionate about books and reading. I would love the opportunity to put my skills into practice in a bookshop environment.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Ben Wilson
逐句标注
任务“I am writing to apply for the position of Sales Assistant”开头直接点明写信目的,明确职位。
语法“which I saw advertised in the local newspaper”使用了 which 引导的关系从句,正确。
语法“I worked as a volunteer in my university library, where I helped visitors...”where 引导的关系从句恰当,展示复合句能力。
词汇“I can work under pressure, especially during busy periods”使用本课词汇词块 work under pressure,准确描述能力。
↑ 再上一档:再往上一档:可增加更多与岗位直接相关的细节,例如提及具体的读书活动或会员服务经历。语言上可用更复杂的条件句(If I were given the opportunity, I would...),但避免过于生硬。
口语 Speaking
Part 1
Q: What kind of job would you like to do in the future?
I hope to become a graphic designer because I really enjoy being creative. Also, I think it's a job with good career opportunities.
💡 用 hope to do / enjoy doing 练习动词搭配,并给出理由。
Q: Do you prefer working alone or with others?
I enjoy working in a team because I can share ideas with my colleagues. However, sometimes I need quiet time to concentrate, so a mix of both is ideal for me.
💡 用 enjoy + -ing,给出平衡的观点,展示连接词 However。
Part 2 · 提示卡
Describe a job you would like to have in the future. You should say: what the job is; what skills it requires; why you are interested in it; and explain what kind of training or study you need to do.
One job that I've always wanted to do is to be a English teacher. I think it requires a lot of skills, such as excellent communication, patience, and the ability to explain things clearly. You also need to be well-organised to plan lessons. I'm interested in it because I love languages and I enjoy helping people learn new things. When I see students improve, it gives me a real sense of satisfaction. To become a qualified teacher, I need to finish my degree and then do a teacher training programme. I know it takes time, but I feel that it's exactly the right career for me.
💡 按提示顺序展开,使用简单句和复合句交替。用 need to do, love doing, enjoy doing 展示语法点。结尾给出个人感受。
Part 3
Q: What skills do you think are most important in today's job market?
I believe computer skills are really important because most jobs use technology. Communication skills are also essential, as almost every job involves talking to colleagues or customers. Another key skill is being flexible, because the workplace changes quickly.
💡 给出多个技能并解释原因,列举使用 also, another,使回答更有条理。
Q: Is it better to stay in one job for a long time or to change jobs often?
I think there are advantages to both. Staying in one job gives you stability and the chance to get promotions, which is good. But changing jobs can help you learn new skills and gain different experiences. Personally, I would prefer to stay in a job that I enjoy, but be open to changes if there are better opportunities.
💡 对比两者,使用 but, personally 等词表达个人观点,并用到 would prefer to do。
高频短语
I am writing to apply for the position of... — 申请信开头,正式表明意图
I have experience in... — 描述个人经验,后接领域或动名词
I look forward to hearing from you. — 信件结尾,表达期待回复的礼貌用语