ATS Preparation

English for Compulsory Program

Zahrotun Hanifah, M.Pd. Grade XII SMA ABBS Surakarta

Part A. Fill the blanks in the following sentences with possible correct word in the table.
Responsibilities Consideration intership attached to application
Requirement Qualification match vacancy Hard-working
1. Greeting clients, customers and visitors as well as answering and directing phone calls are my ... as a secretary.
2. Butet frequently initiates speaking in English because one of the ... for the job applicants is English fluency.
3. I support Eva Tuarita to be the new head of our student association because she possesses all the......
4.my application letter is my curriculum vitae.
5. In my opinion, my qualification perfectly.......to what the company is looking for.
6. I have attached several important documents as a mean for your ......
7. Ratna finally achieved the position she deserved. She's such a....person.
8. The....I applied last month will be started next week. Although it will only last for 3 months, I'm super excited.
9. Referring to your advertisement in Herald Daily News, there is a possible....available for the position of sales
manager.
10. I sent my scholarship.....yesterday. Now, I am just waiting for the good news.
Part B. Answer the following questions !
1. Application letter is also called as …
2. Besides of applying for job, other purposes of application letter is …
3. Mention two of the important points stated in introduction paragraph of an application letter!
4. What kinds of information highlighted in body paragraph?
5. What do we usually write in closing paragraph?
6. A letter that is written in response to any job advertisement or vacancy announcement is called …
7. A letter that is written for a position that isn’t officially open (without any official advertisement) is called …
8. How do we name the part of application letter containing the information about the applicant’s address?
9. How do we name the part of application letter containing the information about the company’s address?
10. “I will call you next week to follow up my application letter” is the expression of ….
11. “Dear Mr. Johny” is the example of …
12. “sincerely”, “warm regards” are the example of …
Part C. Change the following sentences into passive voice!
1. She will enclose her resume in the application letter.
= her resume in the application letter will be enclosed by her.
2. The CEO of our company is reading and analysing the applicants’ resumes at the moment.
= the applicants resumes are being read and analysed by the CEO
3. Linda was writing an application letter for the position as a secretary when I arrived.
= an application letter for the position of secretary was being written by Linda when I arrived.
4. The company has finally invited the applicants to join the interview.
= the applicants have been finally invited by the company to join the interview.
5. The company had advertised the job opportunity in the national newspaper.
= the job opportunity had been advertised by the company in the national newspaper.
6. Mr Robert presents the target of marketing division in the weekly meeting.
= the target of marketing division is presented by Mr Robert in the weekly meeting.
7. The HRD team should conduct the interview soon before autumn.
= the interview should be conducted by the HRD team soon before autumn.
8. The company required 5 years working experience for the offered position.
= working experiences were required 5 years by the company for the offered position.
Part D. Look at the provided expression and guess where it should belong in application letter.

Expression Part of application

letter
According to the latest post of www.careergo.com on 21 July 2023, I saw a vacancy at your
company for the post personal assistance.
Shall you need to reach me, please contact me anytime at 0885753247

I started my journey in this field since I was a teenager that I had a huge interest in farming.

You can rely on me for such huge responsibilities because I have reputable experience
working as general manager.

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Among any reasons, what makes me interested to apply for this position is working in your
company is one of my big dreams since I was a student. I do believe that your company is
the right place to perfect my skills and develop my competent in pharmacy.
For further consideration, I have attached my curriculum vitae.

My name is Jonathan Smith and I am a fresh graduate of Oxford business school this year.

Besides of focusing on my study, I gain much experience by participating in several

international competitions especially in academic writing.

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Part E. Choose the best answer by crossing A, B, C, D, or E.

The following text is for questions number 1-4.

1. What is the text about?

A. An application letter for local branch of national shoe retailer.
B. An application letter for local branch manager position.
C. An application letter for a scholarship on management study.
D. An application letter for a fellowship with a national shoe retailer.
E. An application letter for local branch retailer.
2. The following statements are true according to the text, except … .
A. The applicant had already resigned when she applied for the job.
B. The applicant expressed the follow-up action is the application letter.
C. The applicant is experienced in developing management tools.
D. The applicant enclosed her resume.
E. The name of the applicant is Lilis Handayani.
3. “I can be reached via telephone number 031-858564 or by email at [email protected].”
What do the underlined words mean ?
A. The applicant can be visited.
B. The applicant can be interviewed.
C. The applicant can be touched.
D. The applicant can be contacted.
E. The applicant is always available.
4. From the text above, we can infer that … .
A. The applicant finds the job vacancy in an online newspaper.
B. The applicant does not have sufficient experience as required.
C. The applicant has just graduated from the University.
D. The applicant believes that her qualification meets the requirements.
E. This is the first time of the applicant applying a job.

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The following text is for questions number 5-8.

5. According to the example of the application letter above, number 1 is called … .

A. return address
B. inside address
C. letter address
D. company address
E. the applicant’s identity
6. According to the example of the application letter above, number 2 is known as … .
A. return address
B. inside address
C. letter address
D. CEO address
E. company’s name
7. How do we name number 3?
A. Greeting
B. Saluting
C. Opening
D. Introduction
E. Salutation
8. The part of the application letter labelled number 4 is … .
A. greeting
B. closing
C. complimentary closing
D. signature
E. complement part

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The following text is for questions number 9-13.
Dear Mr. Jamal
I am writing to apply for the KAIST research summer program for student position that was listed in the
University Career Services Office. I believe that my research plan makes me an ideal candidate.
I have experienced several research projects in chemistry, microbiology, and genetics, both in the lab (wet-lab)
and also in the field (dry-lab). Most of my experiences are in environmental field studies. I am proposing
research in aquatic ecology lab to assess the effect of biofloc technology on shrimp aquaculture post-larval
growth. I know that KAIST has concerns about increasing the aquatic products level this year, and I recognize
myself as a potential person to contribute to this aim.
Last summer, I worked in an internship program as a marine conservation assistant at the Kuala Namu’s Water
Cluster Farm. Along with marine microbial assessment and analysis, I also served as a research assistant at the
research centre there. I conducted the microbial sampling method, analyzed the components, made specific
media for bacterial dan fungus growth, and others. I received a special reward from the head of research there
for my attention to detail and dedication.
I believe that I would be an asset to your program. This summer program would provide me with the ideal
opportunity to learn and expand my research skills. I am looking forward to the result and I hope to hear from
you about this opportunity. Please also read my CV and my portfolio on the attachments. Thank you for your
consideration.
James Ang
ITB student
Applicant

9. The purpose of the cover letter above is to … .

A. cut the application process
B. send the application to be a lecturer in the University Career Services Office
C. explain the qualifications for this position
D. apply for a student position by describing the sender’s qualification
E. invite the reader to send him a recommendation
10. The second paragraph from the passage above functions as a … .
A. salutation
B. introduction
C. body
D. closing
E. signature
11. Mr. Jamal will likely know the information on Mr. Ang’s experience by … .
A. being an interviewee
B. seeing his resume
C. sending an email
D. calling him
E. texting him via WhatsApp
12. The applicant possesses some strengths for success in the position he applied for, except … .
A. to strive for ideal opportunity to learn
B. to receive a special reward from the head of research for his attention to detail and dedication
C. to have experienced several research projects in chemistry, microbiology, and genetics
D. to worked in an internship program as a marine conservation assistant
E. to have been experienced in environmental field studies.
13. The following are the purposes of application letter, except … .
A. to apply for scholarship
B. to offer a fellowship
C. to apply for job
D. to propose for an internship
E. to resign from job

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The following text is for questions number 14-16.
Jeffrey Dean
101 Top Hill, Sheffield
01234567890
[email protected]
Top Hill University
1A Top Hill, Sheffield

Dear Dr Haynes,
I'd like to apply for the Pulsar Space Fellowship as I feel my educational background sets me apart as a
candidate for the award. I graduated from Top Hill University with a Ph.D. in Astronomy. My work in the field
of astronomy and astrophysics has helped shape my project and prepared me for further work in mapping
new celestial bodies within the Pulsar Space laboratories. My advisors recommended I apply for this fellowship
after I earned the Horizons Research award for my work in exploring the impact of dark energy in nearby star
clusters.
So far, my work in the field has allowed me to explore the impact of dark energy on various celestial
bodies, supported by my skills in particle physics and planetary formation. After completing a period of
research on how dark matter and dark energy impact various entities, I'm looking to expand my knowledge of
the field and provide a deeper contribution to research at Top Hill University by utilizing the high-powered
equipment at Pulsar Space laboratories. This fellowship allows me to progress further in the field.
With your help, I believe the Pulsar Space Fellowship would allow me to plan and execute a successful
program while supporting my living conditions. Please find my proposal and CV attached, which have further
details about my proposed project and my background.
Thanks again for your consideration and I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,
Jeffrey Dean

14. The purpose of the cover letter above is to … .

A. cut the application process
B. send the application to be a staff in the Top Hill University
C. explain the qualifications for this position
D. offer a fellowship in an astronomy-related program
E. invite the reader to send him a recommendation
15. Which of the following is TRUE about Jeffrey Dean?
a. He recommended his advisor to apply for the fellowship.
b. He is pursuing his master’s degree in Astronomy.
c. He is still doing research on the impact of dark energy in nearby star clusters.
d. He pursued his Ph.D. at Top Hill University.
e. He is one of the colleagues of Dr .Haynes.
16. The following statements are correct according to the text, except … .
a. the applicant wishes to have the opportunity to utilize the high-powered equipment at Pulsar
Space laboratories
b. the applicant is applying for his very first job after Ph.D graduation
c. the applicant attached some supporting documents
d. Jeffrey Dean has an interest in particle physics and planetary formation
e. Jeffrey Dean has been already exploring the impact of dark energy in his previous job

1 In the past 7 years, I have been working as a personal assistant for the general manager of
Marked Ltd. Now I am looking for a chance to widen my experience at the same time
improve my prospects.
2 With the reference to your advertisement in the local newspaper on Tuesday, 24th August
2022, I would like to apply for the post of a personal assistant.
3 Dear Mr. Simon,
4 Would you please consider my request for a personal interview to discuss my
qualifications? I will call you next week to see if a meeting can be arranged.
5 Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to seeing you soon.

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 6I started my career by working with a start-up CEO, where I learned how to manage and
prepare for meetings, business trips, and fellowships, as well as set and arrange schedules.
I have enclosed my resume for more detailed information.
17. The correct arrangement for the jungled application letter above is … .
A. 3-2-1-6-4-5
B. 3-2-6-1-4-5
C. 3-2-4-2-6-5
D. 3-2-1-6-5-4
E. 3-2-6-1-5-4
Look at the following text to answer number 14!
1 But first, I will explain a little about myself.
2 I would be grateful if you would consider me for an interview.
3 For the last two years, I have been working in The Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a front
person, so I have excellent communication skills.
4 The job vacancy advertised in the Career Magazine, on 14th April 2014 interested me to
apply for the customer service position.
5 Dear Ms Ryana,
6 I was born in 1989 in Bandung. I graduated from Diponegoro University in Public Relation.
7 Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to seeing you soon.
18. The correct arrangement for the jungled application letter above is … .
a. 5-4-1-3-6-7-2
b. 5-4-1-6-3-2-7
c. 5-4-1-3-6-7-2
d. 5-4-6-1-3-2-7
e. 5-4-1-6-3-7-2

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