申请信有很多种，比如求职申请、加入某组织、社团或活动的申请、报考申请、学位或留学申请等等。个人情况的介绍应该是求职信的核心内容，应尽可能向对方说明自己的长处，以便给对方留下好印象，获得面谈的机会。

►布局谋篇

[背模板]

Dear ________(收信人)，

I am ________(写信人), a student from ________(自我介绍). I am writing to apply for ________(写信目的), for I believe that ________(申请的主要原因).

I am sure I am qualified for the post of ________(申请的职位). For one thing, I have learnt ________   for ________   years and I have a good command of ________. For another, I once worked as ________   for ________   years, so I have much experience in ________. Moreover, I am outgoing and easygoing and can get along well with others.(详述个人优势)

I would appreciate it if you could give me the opportunity. Looking forward to your early reply.

Yours sincerely/faithfully/truly,

________(写信人)

►记语料

[出彩词汇]

1．ability n．能力

2．skilled adj.熟练的

3．diligence n．勤奋

4．requirement n．要求

5．interview n．&v.面试

6．be capable of doing sth有能力做某事

7．have rich experience in在……方面有丰富的经验

8．adopt a positive attitude towards life 采取积极的生活态度

9．be qualified/eligible for sth有资格(做)某事

10．be proficient in/at．.. 熟练掌握……；精通……

11．be in charge of multiple activities 负责多项活动

12．be enthusiastic/passionate about sth 热衷于某事；对某事充满热情

have a strong passion for sth 对某事充满激情；酷爱某物

be obsessed with sth 痴迷于某事

13．do one's utmost to do sth/spare no effort to do sth/do everything in one's power to do sth竭尽所能做某事；不遗余力做某事

14．be equal to．.. 能胜任……

15．take responsibility for为……负责

16．take．.. into consideration 考虑……

17．recommend/promote oneself as a volunteer自荐做志愿者

[满分佳句]

开篇引人入胜

1．I've learned that the Cycling Club is recruiting new members, in which I am so interested that I would like to make an application.

我得知自行车俱乐部正在招募新会员，我对此非常感兴趣，我想提出申请。

2．I came upon your advertisement in the newspaper, which did appeal to me. Hence, I'm determined to apply for the post.

我在报纸上看到你的广告，它确实很吸引我。因此，我决定申请这个职位。

3．I am writing in response to your advertisement for an editor assistant and promote myself as an ideal candidate.看到贵公司招聘编辑助理的广告，我写这封信申请，并推荐自己作为一个理想的候选人。

4．The news on the Internet caught my eye that your club is seeking students with talent/aptitude for．..

网上的消息引起了我的注意，贵俱乐部正在寻找有……天赋/资质的学生……

5．I'm writing to inquire if there would be any position available for me to work/serve as an English teacher in your department.

我写信是想询问是否有空余职位可以让我在贵系担任英语老师。

主体巧妙构思

1．I think I am the right candidate for the job, the reasons for which go as follows.Initially, ．.. Additionally, ．.. Moreover, ．..

我认为我是该工作的合适人选，原因如下：首先，……另外，……此外，……

2．I distinguish myself not only in the grades I earned, but also in my ability to work independently/in a team.

我的出色之处不仅在于我取得的成绩，还在于我独立工作/团队合作的能力。

3．I'm proficient in English writing and can work out an essay at express speed.

我精通英语写作，能以极快的速度写出一篇文章。

4．I'm keen on English and once won first prize/got first place in the national English competition.

我对英语很感兴趣，曾在全国英语比赛中获得一等奖/第一名。

5．I am ready to help others and have relevant work experience, which will surely make me a qualified volunteer of．..

我愿意帮助别人，并有相关的工作经验，这必将使我成为一个合格的……志愿者。

结尾干脆利索

1．I sincerely hope that my application will meet with your approval./I would appreciate it if you could offer me the opportunity.

殷切地希望我的申请能得到您的同意。/如果您能给我这次机会，我将不胜感激。

2．I shall be much thankful if you offer me a precious opportunity for an interview.

如果您能给我提供一个宝贵的面试机会，我将不胜感激。

3．I'm sure that I'm eligible for the post. If I'm granted the chance, I will do my utmost to perform well.

我确信我有能力得到这个职位。如果我得到这个机会，我会尽我最大的努力做好。

4．Your consideration/acceptance as well as prompt reply will be highly appreciated.I am looking forward to hearing from you.

如您考虑/接受和及时回复，我将不胜感激。我期待着您的回信。

5．If I am honored/privileged to obtain the golden/precious opportunity．.., I will spare no effort to accomplish the task assigned.

如果我有幸获得这一绝好/宝贵的机会……，我将不遗余力地完成分配的任务。

►语篇示范

1．假如你是李华，今年18岁，是光明中学的一名学生。你所在的城市要举办国际旅游节，现面向全市招募志愿者。请你向组委会写一封申请信，应征国际旅游节志愿者的职位。内容如下：

(1)你的个人信息 (年龄、性别、性格等)；

(2)你的特殊优势 (对旅游景点的了解、扎实的语言功底、相关的经历及沟通能力等)；

(3)你的承诺。

注意：

(1)词数80左右；

(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear committee，

I'm Li Hua, an outgoing girl of eighteen years old in Guangming Middle School. I'm writing to request a valuable opportunity to be a volunteer for the International Tourism Festival in our city. The following are my advantages.

Not only am I interested in traveling and have visited many places of interest in our city, but also I have a good knowledge of our city's history. What's more, English is my favorite and best subject. Last year, I won first prize in the oral English contest for high school students in our city. I have a good command of English, thus making it easy for me to communicate well with foreigners.

If given the opportunity, I'll be more than delighted to work for our city and surely be devoted to the job. Looking forward to your early reply.

Yours sincerely，

Li Hua

2．假定你是李华，你校英语协会正在招聘志愿者，以接待来访的国外中学生。请你写信应聘，内容包括：

(1)口语能力；

(2)相关经验；

(3)应聘目的。

注意：

(1)词数80左右；

(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Sir/Madam，

My name is Li Hua. I am writing to apply to be a volunteer working for our school English association.

I have a good command of English and have been to the USA twice. So I can communicate well with native speakers of English. What's more, I am kind, and ready to give help whenever it is needed. So I can easily get along with foreign students. I'm particularly interested in this job because I want to further improve my oral English and interpersonal communication skills.

I would appreciate it if you could consider my application.

Yours faithfully，

Li Hua

►语篇训练1

假如你是李华，正利用暑假在英国伦敦学习，得知当地一家美术馆下个月要举办中国书法展，且正在招募志愿者。请你给该美术馆写一封电子邮件，申请志愿者一职。内容包括：

1．写信目的；

2．个人优势；

3．希望得到回复。

注意：

1．词数80左右；

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：招募 recruit

One possible version:

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am a Chinese student who is taking a summer course in London now. Knowing that you are recruiting volunteers for the Chinese calligraphy exhibition to be held next month, I'm more than delighted to write with the intention of applying to be a volunteer.

Having learned English for more than 10 years, I have a good command of spoken English. What's more, I have participated in several similar activities which equipped me with relevant experience. If accepted, I can introduce Chinese calligraphy in detail. I am confident that my enthusiasm and devotion will live up to your expectations.

I'd appreciate it if you could take my application into account. Looking forward to your earlier reply. 　

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

►语篇训练2

假如你是中国留学生李华，你在芝加哥大学求学。请你根据以下提示，用英语向校方提交奖学金申请。要点包括：

1．自我介绍(包括英语能力)；

2．奖学金申请的优势；

3．希望获准。

注意：

1．词数80左右；

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

One possible version:

Dear Sir/Madam，

I am Li Hua. I'm writing to apply for a scholarship for an overseas student.

Having read your terms on the school website, I think I'm qualified for your requirements to win a scholarship. I have a keen interest in study and do well in all my subjects. Once I got first prize in the English Writing Competition. In addition, I have teamwork spirit and can get along well with others.

It would be extremely appreciated if you could take my application into account. Looking forward to your earliest reply.　

Yours sincerely，

Li Hua