class test ("Klassenarbeit") — Unit 10: Writing an Application Letter

Track E · Klasse 9 · Niveau E · 45 Minuten

Track E · Klasse 9 · Niveau E · 45 Minuten

class test ("Klassenarbeit") — Niveau E (45 minutes)
Time. 45 minutes. Total. 45 points.

Task 1 — Listening (10 BE) Link to heading

Listen twice.

“The Old Cottage Hotel is looking for a summer helper for three weeks in July. Duties include helping at breakfast, cleaning rooms, and simple admin. The person should be 16 or older, enthusiastic, and an English speaker. Applications by 15 May.”

  1. Length: ___ . 2. Three duties: ___ . 3. Age: ___ . 4. Deadline: ___ .

Task 2 — Reading (12 BE) Link to heading

Read the sample application letter above. Answer.

  1. Position: ___ . 2. Age: ___ . 3. One previous experience: ___ . 4. Sign-off: ___ .

Task 3 — Use of English (10 BE) Link to heading

Make formal.

  1. Hi, I’d love the job. → ___
  2. I’m 16. → ___
  3. Cheers, → ___
  4. Get back to me when you can. → ___

Task 4 — Writing (13 BE) Link to heading

Write a 150-word application letter for a summer job (any). Use formal register and the six structural elements.

Answer key
T1. 3 weeks in July; breakfast / cleaning rooms / simple admin; 16+; 15 May. T2. Summer Helper, The Old Cottage Hotel; 16; helping at aunt’s café (breakfast service + admin); Yours faithfully, Eli Becker. T3. Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the position. / I am 16. / Yours faithfully, / I look forward to hearing from you. T4. Open.
grading scale (Notenschlüssel) (von 45)
| 42–45 | 1 | 36–41 | 2 | 30–35 | 3 | | 22–29 | 4 | 13–21 | 5 | 0–12 | 6 |