sept. 9, 2002

　　dear sir,

　　i have read the announcement about the vacancies that your company is offering, and i would like to submit my application.

　　i am a graduate with a doctor's degree from pennsylvania state university in the united states. i am determined to make a lasting contribution to my country, which is the reason why i am back. i am a twenty-eight-year-old girl. my major is chemistry and through years of hard work, i have achieved notable results. at school, i was always the top student of my class. my favorite sport is swimming, and music is the second. i often play the plano in my spare time.

　　if you require further information, i shall be happy to provide it. i will welcome the opportunity to have a personal interview.

　　i am looking forward to your response.

　　yours truly,

　　li hua