A: Hello. I'm interested in volunteering at the children's summer camp. B: Thank you for coming. Could you tell me what you're good at? A: I'm good at reading stories aloud, and I'm also good at teaching simple games. B: Wonderful. Are you good at calming children who are upset? A: I think so. I often take care of my two younger cousins. What will I have to do at the camp? B: You're expected to come every weekday morning from nine to noon for three weeks. A: That works for me. Do I need to prepare anything else? B: Yes. You're expected to complete a short safety training session before the camp begins.

Dear Program Director, I am applying for your two-week summer program in marine science for high school students. What first drew me to the ocean was a canceled trip. Last spring, a storm closed the mountain road to our campsite, so my family visited a small aquarium nearby instead. It was there that a volunteer showed me how an octopus changes its color, and I could not stop asking her questions. Since then, I have read almost every book about sea animals on the shelves of our library. I am good at observing closely and keeping detailed notes, and I enjoy working patiently in a laboratory. What I hope to gain from your program is real experience in the field. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely, A second-year high school student