TUGAS TUTORIAL KE-3

1. Anda baru saja lulus dan melihat iklan lowongan pekerjaan di kedutaan Inggris sebagai
penerjemah.
Buatlah surat lamaran pekerjaan dalam bahasa Inggris yang berisi penjelasan:
• tentang diri Anda,
• jabatan yang dilamar,
• dari mana Anda mengetahui lowongan tersebut,
• ketertarikan Anda terhadap jabatan tersebut,
• alasan mengapa Anda cocok untuk jabatan tersebut, dan
• ucapan terima kasih atas waktu yang telah diberikan untuk mempertimbangkan Anda.
(50 pts)

You are a fresh graduate and saw a job vacancy/opening in the UK embassy for a translator.

Write a cover letter in English stating:

• who you are,
• the position you are applying to,
• where you found the opening/vacancy,
• your interest in the position,
• reasons why you are a good fit to the position, and
• thanking them for taking the time to consider you.

Answer :

Dear Hiring Manager of British Embassy in Jakarta ,

I am writing to express my interest in the Translation Officer position at the British Embassy in
Jakarta. I recently graduated from the University of Indonesia with a degree in English Language
and Literature, and I am eager to start my career as a translator. I was informed about this
recruitment from linkedin.
I am particularly interested in the Translation Officer position at the British Embassy because I
believe that it would be a great opportunity to use my skills and knowledge to make a positive
impact on the world. I am also excited about the opportunity to work with a team of talented and
dedicated professionals. I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong
passion for languages. I am fluent in both Indonesian and English, and I have a working
knowledge of other languages, including French, Spanish, and Chinese. I am also proficient in
using translation software and other translation tools.
I am confident that I have the skills and experience necessary to be successful in this position. I
am a quick learner and I am always eager to take on new challenges. I am also a team player
and I am able to work independently.
I have attached my resume for your review. I am available for an interview at your earliest
convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
[Mutiara Marhadini Simamora]
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2. Bacalah percakapan di bawah ini. / Please read the conversation below.

Trudy: Hey, so I’m having a party at my place next weekend. Do you want to come?

Ruth: Sure! That sounds like fun. (a) Who would you invite to the party?

Trudy: Let’s see. I think it’s going to be Jerome, Talia, Anna, Juan, Celeste, Michelle and
possibly Jamie. It’s not really going to be a party, more like a small get-together. I’m
cooking dinner, and we can just hang out.

Ruth: What time should I be there?

Trudy: Oh, anytime between 6 and 7 would be fine.

Ruth: (b) Is there anything I can bring for you?

Trudy: Oh, don’t worry about it. I have everything covered.

Ruth: Can I at least bring a bottle of wine?

Trudy: Well, I’m not going to say no to wine. I’m sure that would be appreciated.

Ruth: I’ll do that, then. Thanks for inviting me.

Pertanyaan / Questions
Isilah percakapan yang kosong di atas dengan kalimat/ekspresi yang tepat. / Please fill in the
blanks with the proper expression that is suitable with the conversation. (@10 pts)
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Ubahlah kalimat kesimpulan berikut menjadi frasa sederhana. / Simplify the conclusions below
into simple phrases. (@15 pts)

Original Conclusion Revised Conclusion

1. This is no doubt an exciting proposition to

see machine replace human intelligence, but
to replace human competence in bilingual Machine translation may become
skills, even with the advent of neural increasingly advanced, but human
networks and deep learning, appears quite translators will still be needed for
far. At best, with the use of neural machine complex and nuanced tasks.
networks, which are evolving by the day,
translation work is likely to get
distributed between machines and humans,
based on task-specifics.

The core of digital transformation

2. Thus, if asked what we think is the essence lies in fostering a supportive
of digital transformation, we would answer corporate culture and cultivating a
that it is the corporate culture and the growth mindset among employees.
transformation of employee mindset.