7. 8. 9. 10. QUESTION 5

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Question 5: The following letter is in response to the job advertisement shown below.

Complete the letter with suitable words or phrases.

DESK EDITOR

CIRCA $25,500 p.a.

An experienced editor is required by an expanding publisher of books on leisure,

craft and wood-related subjects. The position involved taking charge of the day-

to-day process of producing highly illustrated books from receipt of manuscript

to approval for press. A practical approach is needed, with good keyboard and

organizational skills, as well as the ability to work quickly and accurately to tight

deadlines.

You will need to be able to work independently, although you will be part of a

small team, and to be concerned with maintaining the highest standards.

Please apply in writing to:

Mr. A E Phillips, Publisher

GMC Publications

166 High Street, Lewes,

East Sussex BN7 1XU

34 St Mary’s way

Buxton

Derbyshire BU4 8JS

10

October 2010

Mr. A E Phillips, Publisher

GMC Publications

166 High Street, Lewes,

East Sussex BN7 1XU

Dear Mr. Phillips,

I am interested in (1) ______ the post of desk editor which (2) ______ in the

“Independent” yesterday.

My reason for applying is that I (3) ______ for 10 years as an assistant editor in a

small publishing company concerned mainly (4) ______ on leisure and hobbies and I

am now (5) ______ a post which would (6) ______ more responsibility and

independence to make editorial and organizational decisions.

I am used to and enjoy the challenge of working to tight deadlines (7) ______

high quality books. I have fast and accurate keyboard skills and am familiar with all

modern publishing (8) ______software.

I would be able to attend (9) ______ at any time which is convenient to you.

I (10) ______ hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Olivia James

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