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CVs and cover letters: a cover letter for a job

Writing · CVs and cover letters · B1 · 30 min. Read a job advert and a cover letter, match paragraphs to their purpose, practise formal phrases and write a cover letter for a job you choose.

About this worksheet

Read a job advert and a cover letter, match paragraphs to their purpose, practise formal phrases and write a cover letter for a job you choose.

Level
B1
Category
Writing
Topic
CVs and cover letters
Time
About 30 minutes
Exercises
Reading text, Matching, Gap-fill, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Reading text: Read the advert and the cover letter.
  • Matching: Match the paragraphs of the letter to their purpose.
  • Gap-fill: Complete the formal phrases with the words from the box.
  • Speaking / writing task: Write a cover letter for a job (120–150 words).
  • Writing lines: Write here.

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