U7 · Lesson 2 · Pre-writing · Activity 01
Side-by-side observation · 对比观察

Resume vs. Job Application Letter — spot the differences. 简历 vs. 求职信 · 找不同

Same person · Same facts · Two completely different writing styles. 同一个人 · 同样的事实 · 两种完全不同的文体。

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Your task — observe.观察任务

Compare the two documents below. Wang Fang's resume is on the left; her job application letter is on the right. Both contain the same information — but they look and sound completely different. Find the patterns of transformation. 对比下方两份材料。左侧是王芳的简历，右侧是她的求职信。两者信息相同，但文体迥异。请找出转换规律。

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Phrases → Full sentences
短语 → 完整句子
"Fluent English" → "I am good at English."
02
List/Grid → Prose paragraphs
列表 → 连贯段落
Bullets → flowing sentences.
03
Inform → Persuade
陈述 → 说服
A resume informs · A letter persuades.
04
No greeting →
Dear Sir + Yours faithfully
无称呼 → 完整礼仪
Letters need salutation + sign-off.
05
Show everything →
Highlight what fits
全面展示 → 针对性强
All skills → just the ones for THIS job.
Document A · Resume · 简历 A
Document B · Job Application Letter · 求职信 B

Wang Fang

王芳

Wishing to become
a Tour Guide

Educational Background 教育背景

Wenhua Vocational School
Major in Tourism Service
Main courses completed:
Tourism Travel Agency Management Tourism English

Internship Experience 实习经历

Part-time Assistant
Last Summer at Local Travel Agency
Gained hands-on experience supporting tour planning, customer service, and English-language communication with international guests.

Career Objective 求职意向

I am writing to apply for a position as a tour guide. With fluent English, a friendly personality, and solid academic preparation in Tourism Service, I am confident I can serve travelers professionally and represent your agency with care and warmth.
Job Application Letter
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of a tour guide.
My name is Wang Fang. I graduated from Wenhua Vocational School. My major is Tourism Service. I have completed main courses in Tourism, Travel Agency Management, and Tourism English. Last summer, I worked as a part-time assistant in a local travel agency.
I am easy-going and hard-working. I am good at speaking English fluently. I am also good at computer operation and good with people. In my free time, I enjoy reading books and doing yoga, which keep me calm and focused.
I believe I will be fit for this position. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Wang Fang
A Day at Work · Pre-writing · Activity 01
U7 · Lesson 2 · Job Application Letter
Resume → Letter · Side-by-side observation