范文一
Dear Mr. Shackleton,
I’d like to join the crew of your ship and I hope you can consider my application(开门见山，简明扼要).
When I was still a young boy, I often dreamed of living an exciting ’s why I chose to be a sailor when I grew up. But as time passed, being a sailor didn’t seem to appeal to me any more. I’m eager for somechanges. And here comes the chance. (上述加粗部分词汇用得很好)Dangerous though the trip is(尽管这个旅途危险，倒装不错), I have made up my mind(下定决心).
As I have said, I am a sailor. I’ve spent many years on the sea so I’m quite experienced. And I’m strong both physically and mentally(身心健康). Whendifficulties come, I never surrender(屈服). I can always get over(克服) them. I believeI will help a lot as a faithful companion(忠实的'旅伴).
Traveling to the South Pole is one of the greatest explorations in history. What you need(主语从句) are reliable(可靠的) friends and I’m sure that I won’t let you down.(有说服力的结尾)
范文二
DearMr. Shackleton,
I’ve just learned about your journey from the newspaper and I decided to join you the instant(连词=as soon as) I saw it! It’s my dream to go on such a fantastic journey(形容词有感染力)! And this dream never fails to attract me(双重否定增加力度).
Well, you may be disappointed as soon as you know that I’m a young girl, but I can ensure(保证) you that I’m never a person taken care of by others(过去分词). I’m good at taking photos because it’s been my hobby for years. I will definitely be a useful member of your crew. Not only can I take photos of the highlights of the trip, but I also can keep a diary to help record the journey(很棒的not only倒装句型). Your eyes may open wide, and your jaw may drop(眼睛大睁，下巴掉落，生动表达了“吃惊”) when you find my bravery and stamina(勇敢和耐力)!
I’ll be really grateful(不胜感激) if you allow me to join you! I won’t let you down(让你失望). I’m lookingforward to your reply!
(上面是申请信的经典结尾)
Yours sicerely,
Tom