Band 5+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter explain why you would like the job give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

Dear Sir or Madam,

My name is Ray and I am writing this letter to express my interest in the job opportunity which you have posted in the advertisement in the family magazine.

This job offer would be a great opportunity for me to travel to Australia. Although I have never been in Australia, I have some experience living abroad in some English speaking countries. I absolutely love to travel and I usually manage my time during a year to dedicate some time for travelling abroad. This job offer would serve two purposes at the same time for me; not only I will gain valuable experience from travelling and visiting there, but also, it will add up to my foreign work experience.

I recently graduated from nursery school with a bachelor’s degree and I completed my training as a specialist in intense care unit (ICU) in children hospital. Hence, in any unwanted situations you would count on me to provide a support for your child and your family. Moreover, I speak French and Spanish which could be a chance for your child to learn other languages.

In addition, in my leisure time I practice yoga and I can teach your child. I will spend my free time to learn about the local culture and food. I am very keen on cooking and I am collecting international recipes in a notebook which I really feel the lack of Australian food section in.

Thanks for your time and consideration and I am looking forward to hearing from you. Please do not hesitate to contact me in case you may have any concerns.

Yours faithfully,

Ray