Writing Task Submission
Option A. (Unit 3). Go to page29.
Upload a document or write the answers for activities A, B, C, D
A. Read Jonathan’s personal statement for the zookeeper assistant job
at the Wells Brook Zoo. What are his (1) qualifications, (2) experience,
and (3) goals? How good of a candidate do you think he is?
oJonathan’s qualifications include a BS in Animal Science and
Management. His experience comes from working as an assistant
animal keeper at Rosco Wildlife Center, where he observed
animals, prepared their food, cleaned enclosures, and educated
visitors. His goals are to gain more knowledge and experience to
become a full-time zookeeper and provide the best care for
animals. He seems like a strong candidate because he has
relevant education, practical experience, and clear goals.
B. These are useful words for a personal statements: lifelong interest,
expand, maintain, standards. Find them in the text and discuss what
they mean. You can look online for help.
oLifelong interest: It means something he has been passionate
about for a long time. In the text, it refers to his strong interest in
animals and birds.
oExpand: It means to grow or increase. In the text, he wants to
expand his knowledge and experience.
oMaintain: It means to keep something at a good level. In the text,
he wants to maintain excellent standards of animal care.
oStandards: It refers to the level of quality. In the text, it describes
the good conditions for animal care in the zoo.
C. Read the guide to writing and evaluating personal statements. How
well does Jonathan’s statement follow this advice?
oJonathan’s personal statement follows the advice well:
-Concise: His statement is clear and organized in one
paragraph without unnecessary words.
-Relevant: He includes his education, experience, and skills
directly related to the job.
-Accurate: His grammar and spelling are correct, and he uses
formal language.
