Vocabulary and expression (Cover letter)
This exercise is designed to teach you some of the standard words, terms, and expressions used in a cover letter.
Choose the best response for each one
1. I'm writing ____________________ your advertisement in the Los Angeles Times.
a. in response to
b. to respond at
c. in respond to
2. I'm writing to ____________________ the possibility of employment with your company.
a. inquire about
b. inquest about
c. question
3. I have a ____________________ deal ( = a lot) of experience in (sales, web development, making folk-art, etc.)
a. big
b. large
c. great
4. I'm a ____________________ motivated self-starter.
a. high
b. highly
c. height
5. I have been ____________________ ( = formally or informally commended) for my ability to manage others.
a. noticed
b. notified
c. recognized
6. I would very much like to meet with you ____________________ to discuss this position.
a. in person
b. personal
c. for a chat
7. I would very much like to meet with you to discuss this position ____________________.
a. in detail
b. in details
c. details
8. I will call you on Tuesday to arrange a ____________________ meeting.
a. eye-to-eye
b. nose-to-nose
c. face-to-face
9. My main area of ____________________ is ( = what I know/do best is) ...
a. expert
b. expertise
c. experienced
10. As the ____________________ CV/resume illustrates ( = shows) ...
a. closed
b. enclosed
c. encapsulated