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

th

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 ANSWERS: