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CELPIP Practice Reading: Reading Correspondence ID: #61068 Medium Seeking a New Position

Read the following message.

Dear Mr. Smith,

I am writing to apply for the custodial supervisor position advertised on your company's website. After reading the job description, I believe my qualifications and experience match the requirements. The competitive salary and benefits appeal to me, but your company's reputation for maintaining high standards is another reason I would like to join your team.

I have worked as a custodian in hotels and schools for more than seven years. These different settings have taught me to adapt cleaning routines to the needs of the people using a building. At my current workplace, the Regal Hotel, I am responsible for carpet cleaning, floor care, waste removal and restroom cleaning. The hotel has more than 300 rooms and welcomes over 140 visitors a day, so I regularly have to plan my tasks around guests and other staff.

Safety is a priority in my work. I check equipment before using it and keep clear records of maintenance concerns. I have had no workplace accidents during my time at the hotel. I believe this attention to detail would help me train new staff and monitor their work. Although I have not yet held a supervisory title, I have shown new colleagues how to use cleaning equipment safely when my manager has asked me to help.

I also hold an HVAC/R certificate and speak both English and French. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how these skills could support your maintenance team. I can provide references and further details about my training if required.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing whether you would like me to attend an interview.

Yours sincerely,
John

Using the drop-down menu (▾), choose the best option according to the information given in the message.

1.John learned of the vacancy from


2.Hotels and schools mainly show that John can


3.Apart from pay, John is drawn by the firm's


4.The busy hotel suggests John's work must


5.John supports a supervisory bid by


6.John's letter mainly asks for

Here is a response to the message. Complete the response by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank from the drop-down menu (▾).

Dear John,

Thank you for your application. The experience described in your letter is relevant to our 7.
. We noted that you currently work at 8.
, where planning around guests is part of your daily routine.

For this vacancy, however, we need someone who has already held formal responsibility for a team. We have therefore decided 9.
. Your experience helping new colleagues is valuable, but it does not meet that particular requirement.

With your permission, we would like to 10.
 for six months. This would allow us to contact you if another suitable role opens. You may reply to decline this arrangement; otherwise, 11.
, as we are not arranging an interview for this position.

Sincerely,
Andrew Smith

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