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English SPM Part 1 – Short Communicative Message

Model Answer

To : greatpeace@mail.com
Subject : Application for the Post of Journalist
Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved.
Dear Sir/Madam,
The advertisement above is referred. I would like to apply for the post of journalist.

I obtained a Diploma in Journalism from the International College, Kuala Lumpur.
Currently I am attached to a scuba diving company, Diver’s Den as a swimming and scuba
diving instructor cum writer/editor for the company newsletter.
I believe my skills and experience are in line with the requirements for the position
advertised. I am confident I will do well as a journalist for Greatpeace based on my interest
and achievements. I will be glad to introduce myself at an interview that will allow you to better
evaluate my possible recruitment.
Please find attached a copy of my resume. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Amelia Salleh

WORD Bank
journalist – a person who works in journalism to report the news
currently – at the present time
scuba diving – a mode of underwater diving where the diver uses a self-contained underwater
breathing apparatus (scuba)
instructor cum writer – combined with
evaluate – form an idea, assess

IDIOMS

in line – in agreement with, suitable for

INFO CORNER
Top 10 Rules of Email Etiquette • Choose your subject wisely.
• Don’t be sloppy in an attempt to be friendly. • Keep your emails organised.
• Watch your grammar, spelling and • Reply to emails promptly.
punctuation. • Delivery requests and sending receipts.
• Avoid talking aimlessly in emails. • Send smaller files, compress them.

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