Test 4, Question 3 – Letter of application (2)

Dear Ramona Rideout,

I am writing to apply for Environmental work on the Project Rivers. I would like to help in this
great project because it would represent to me a first step to contribute to understand and
protect the environment, besides it would be my first approach to field work as biologist.
At the moment, I am studying Biology in the National University and I have acquired some
experience on flora and fauna handling. Further, I have gotten skills and knowledge in
scientific research by collaborating on some projects about conservancy and ecological
dynamics what has allowed me to get skills and I believe my motivation, knowledge and skills
make me a good worker to perform activities well.
If I have the opportunity to collaborate on this great project, I will use my summer time to do
what I love and to strength my professional path.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to knowing your decision.
Sincerely,

Subscale Mark Commentary

Content 5 All content is relevant to the task.
The writer includes information about why they would like to be
considered for the job and gives details about previous experience
related to environmental work. Although rivers are not specifically
mentioned, the target reader is fully informed about the writer’s
suitability for the position.
Communicative 4 The letter of application is written in an appropriate style. The
Achievement register is formal and the tone is polite and informative: Dear
Ramona Rideout; I would like to help in this great project; I have
acquired some experience; If I have the opportunity. The writer
includes a clear purpose for writing and an appropriate sign
off: I am writing to apply for …; Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Organisation 3 The text is generally well organised and coherent, and the writer
presents the information in a logical sequence: why they want to
apply, what experience they have, and what they can offer the project
in terms of personal skills. The sentences are connected through the
use of referencing and other cohesive devices.
Language 3 There is a range of vocabulary which is related to the task:
protect the environment; biologist; flora and fauna; collaborating;
conservancy and ecological dynamics. The text is mainly written
in the present tense, with a few examples of present perfect and
a conditional clause, all of which are used with a good degree of
control.

B2 First 5, Test 4 answer key with extra explanations, Writing 1

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