I.Here you can read an example of a poorly written CV.

a) Write the headings for each paragraphs

b) There are two problems in each paragraph, write a comment or correct the problematic parts

CURRICULUM VITAE

1__________________________
Name Diana Saster
Date of Birth 1975.02.27-
Address 13, Hapless Road, London SW10 2JU
Telephone 020 8123 4567
Nationality British
Marital status: engaged

2._________________________

1978 – 1981 Blue Butterfly Kindergarden

1981 – 1887 Hapless Road Primary School.
1992 - 1994 Hapless Road Senior School: 4 'A' levels - Economics (A) Maths (A) History(B) General Studies (A)
1994 - 1997 BA in Economics at Cheshire University

3___________________________
Now Head of Accounting and Reporting Department, General Electrics, Cheshire
1996 - 1997 Worked as a waiter in a restaurant where I served for people who came there to eat

4.___________________________
I studied German at primary school (not able to speak now)
very good French

5.____________________________
I can use many programmes on the computer
Playstation: Expert use of Colin Mcrea Rally

6.____________________________
Drinking, clubbing and Internet chat rooms
Sports

II. Writing
You are staying in England taking part in a six-month language course. You would like to take a job in order to earn some
money and improve your English. You have found the following advertisement on the Internet:
Find a Part Time Job at The Picture People
Do you love making a child smile? Are you passionate about achieving results?
If you answered yes to the above questions, then apply today at The Picture People. We have over 300 portrait studios located
throughout the country and are seeking dedicated, motivated and enthusiastic individuals for part-time opportunities!
No Photography experience?! No Problem! We offer excellent photography training so that you can gain a skill that can be
used for years to come.
Contact Lucy Wilson: lwilson@picturepeople.com
You are interested in the job so you write an email of 120 words to Ms Wilson in which you include the following points:
 introduce yourself and tell why you are interested in the job
 ask what exactly the job involves
 enquire about the training
Begin your email like this:

Dear Ms Wilson,