Cambridge English: Proficiency

Writing Task (go to Checklist)

Writing Paper Part 2. Task Type: Letter of Application

Question
You come across the following advertisement on your local community website:

Write a letter to the restaurant outlining why you think you would make an ideal addition to the team (around 280 - 320 words)

What you need to do to pass
Read our checklist first to understand what the examiner is looking for in a good answer.

Ideas for writing
Ask yourself the following questions to help you get started:

• Begin your letter with reference to the advertisement.
• Explain why you think you are a good team player.
• Provide evidence to show you can work under pressure.
• Explain why you would be able to commit to working different shifts.
• End the letter politely.

Drafting and proofreading your work
You should look at your first draft of the answer and decide:

• Have you answered the question fully?
• Is the layout and organisation appropriate for a letter of this kind?
• Is the language correct with a good range of structures?
• Is the style appropriate and consistent?
• Will it have a positive effect on the reader?