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The challenge of writing a powerful cove letter（附信） can lead job candidates to search endlessly for advice,but be careful.While you will likely find some valuable advice,you may come across a few tips that could mislead you.
“You need a lengthy cover letter.”This probably is one of the“bad cover letter tips”.Think about it:hiring managers have piles of resumes and cover letters to review.If yours is longer than the rest,it might not get read at all.Aim to get all ofyour points across in three brief paragraphs:a clear introduction that lets employer know which job you are applying for and why you are interested in the position；a paragraph that includes a few specific examples of how to have excelled（擅长） in past roles that are relevant to the open position；and a concluding paragraph that tells employers how you will benefit their company and requests a future meeting.
“Your cover letter is less important than your resume.”Some hiring managers shove（随手扔） cover letters to the side, but most do not. Because you never know what type of hiring manager you are dealing with,it is best to submit a nice cover letter.While some employers place less emphasis on cover letters,others decide who to interview based on them.Remember that the point of a cover letter is to tell employers something that makes them want to meet you.
1.Why should job candidates be careful when searching for advice to write a cover letter? _____
A.Some tips are not practical.
B.Some tips could be misleading.
C.It is impossible to get useful tips.
D.It is difficult to find valuable tips.
2.Why shouldn't you write a lengthy cover letter?______
A.Hiring managers may not read it at all.
B.Well-written cover letters may be read first.
C.It is difficult to write a good long cover letter.
D.You are unable to express your points clearly.
3.According to the passage,the introductory paragraph of a cover letter should include______.
A.your request for a job interview
B.the position you are interested in
C.some examples of your achievements
D.your education background and degree
4.Which of the following should be included in the concluding paragraph of a cover letter? _____
A.Your expected salary.
B.Your hobbies and interests.
C.Your request for a meeting.
D.Your professional background.
5.According to the writer,the purpose of a cover letter is to______.
A.urge the employer to read your resume
B.please your potential employer
C.get the employer to meet you
D.show off your achievements
Dear Sir/Madam ,
I am pleased to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of Sand River and its CEO,Mrs.Jane King.I am very familiar with the company.My next book deals with it in detail,while is to be published in autumn of 2018.I am also familiar with European consumer.As a Dutch citizen,I have lived in Europe for 46 years and studied European consumer behavior for decades.
I believe that Sand River offers something unique to the European market.It has established long-term supply relations with herdsman（农民） families and owns advanced German machinery.Thus it combines natural resources with modern manufacturing techniques.But equally important, Sand River works with modern fashion designers to create truly contemporary and appealing designs.The result is a newly-established cashmere（羊绒） brand that appeals to a target group of high-income women.
I met Mrs.King the first time in 2013.Since then,we have met several times and talked about Sand River 's philosophy,strategy,and appeal to both Chinese and international consumers.I was struck by her deep knowledge about knitting（针织） technology,her enthusiasm for the brand,and her deep understanding of the cashmere shopper.I regard her as a“women of her word”.
To summarize,I believe Sand River products deserve a place in luxurious European department stores and Mrs.King is a reliable partner.
If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Joan Smith
1.Joan Smith wrote the recommendation letter on behalf of______.
A.a Dutch citizen
B.herdsman families
C.the European consumer
D. Sand River and its CEO
2.Form the letter,we can learn that Sand River _____.
A.has long-term links with herdsmen
B.employs many herdsman workers
C.manufactures advanced machines
D.sells hand-made products
3.The target consumers of the newly-established cashmere brand are______.
A.college students
B.blue-color workers
C.high-income women
D.average herdsman families
4.By saying“a women of her word”(Para.3),the writer means that Mrs.King______.
A.always keeps her promise
B.is a good public speaker
C.knows customers well
D.is well educated
5.As far as the European market is concerned,the writer thinks that Sand River products______.
A.are fit for supermarkets in big cities
B.are likely to enjoy a big market share
C.will appeal to different kinds of customers
D.deserve a place in luxurious department stores