Directions: Read the following cover letter and complete it with words or expressions from the box.

duties　　In addition　　part-time　　improved　　time and consideration

available　　apply for　　backgrounds　　intern　　benefit the public

Dear Mr. Brook,

I was pleased to read of your opening for a personnel assistant advertised on your official website. I am writing to 1.___________the position.

I have always held in high esteem your many programs that so greatly 2.___________. In particular, your cooperation with other employment centers home and abroad, which provides widely-needed information to people from different 3.___________, is quite innovative.

As part of my undergraduate education, I had the opportunity of social involvement. I worked as an 4.___________in the personnel department of Wuhan Career Development Center, where I learned how to deal with different people and offer them different information. My communication and organization skills have been greatly 5.___________through the internship. 6.___________, I had the opportunity to participate in all areas of personnel, including hiring, classification of jobs and benefits explanation. I have also worked as a 7.___________manager assistant for a western food restaurant for two years doing a wide range of 8._______________.

I would like to discuss this opportunity with you as soon as possible. I am 9.___________for an interview at your convenience. Thank you for your 10._______________.

Sincerely yours,

Joe Wang