Question

Le Letter of application 1 Read the letter and answer the questions. 1 Is the job full-time? 2 Where was it advertised? 3 When? 4 How old is Harvey? 5 Where is he studying at the moment? 6 What word does he use to mean 'at the moment'? What is he studying? 8 Has he got any previous experience? How many questions does he ask? 10 Are his questions direct or indirect? 9 11 Is the letter formal or informal? 7 Dear Mrs Singh, I am writing to apply for the position of part-time kitchen assistant, as advertised in "The Evening Gazette' last Tuesday. I am an eighteen-year-old student currently studying French at Tyfold College. I have experience in food preparation, as I worked in a restaurant last summer. I wonder if you could let me know how many hours a week I would be expected to work. I would also be grateful if you could tell me what the pay per hour is. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information. I would be more than happy to attend an interview. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely, Harvey Goldman​

Answer 1

1. Is the job full-time?

- No, the job is part-time.

2. Where was it advertised?

- It was advertised in "The Evening Gazette".

3. When?

- The specific time or date is not mentioned in the letter.

4. How old is Harvey?

- Harvey is eighteen years old.

5. Where is he studying at the moment?

- He is studying French at Tyfold College.

6. What word does he use to mean 'at the moment'?

- He uses the word "currently".

7. What is he studying?

- He is studying French.

8. Has he got any previous experience?

- Yes, he mentions having experience in food preparation from working in a restaurant last summer.

9. How many questions does he ask?

- He asks two questions in the letter.

10. Are his questions direct or indirect?

- His questions are direct.

11. Is the letter formal or informal?

- The letter is formal, as indicated by the use of "Dear Mrs Singh" and "Yours sincerely" in the closing.