III. WRITING
Writing task 1: (40 points)(45 min.)
The ABC Business Machines Company, which has offices throughout China and in several foreign countries, has a vacancy in its executive staff. The job requirements are set out in the ad below.
The ABC Business Machines Company has an immediate opening for a mature, self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a team environment.
Qualified candidates must possess the following:
Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
5-7 years directly related experience;Strong
analytical, oral and written communication in English.
Organization and PC skills;
Willingness to travel
The individual we seek will
?Analyze complex transactions
?Make presentations to senior management in China and abroad
?Coordinate marketing and administrative services in China and abroad.
There are two top applicants for the position. You are on the selection committee. Examine the summary of each applicant‘s credentials. Write a report in which you explain to which candidate the position should be given and why. You must defend your choice and give reasons for your decision.
MS Li Lan (from Beijing)
EDUCATION: B.S. in International Trade
MBA in Business Administration
Auckland University EXPERIENCE General Motors, 6 years
Department head
Special Assistant to the Treasurer
Assistant Accounting Manager
Accounting Manager
OTHER Excellent health ? 34 years of age
Fluent in English
Articulate & sociable
Mr. Wang Dong (from Tianjin)
EDUCATION
BA in English
MBA in Business Administration,
Birmingham University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lecturer ? Business,
Haihong Civil College (3 years)
Department Deputy Head ? Accounting,
Haihong Civil College (3 years)
Consultant ? for Korean Manufacturer
(Current, 3 years)
OTHER
Excellent health —— 35 years of age
Fluent in English
Able to read Japanese
Active in local Chamber of Commerce
Writing task 1: (35 points)(45 min.)
Winning is sometimes losing. Write a passage explaining this paradox. Substantiate your explanation with examples or with personal anecdotes.