Unit 6. Future jobs

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Good morning Teachers and Students
to class 12B1
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Game: Who am I?
I am a sociable and confident person.
I have a challenging and fascinating job.
I work with many kinds of people.
I am good at speaking English.
. I have chances to travel everywhere and meet many people.
. I have chances to tell foreign people our country’s traditions.
I can get high salary.
A tourist guide
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UNITED TRAVEL SERVICES VACANCIES
TOUR GUIDE
Duties: To conduct escorted tours for foreign visitors; to assist with travel and transport arrangements.
Qualifications: Good appearance. High school diploma. Good knowledge of English. Out-going personality.
Read the advertisement and answer the questions.
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Questions :
1/ What kind of job do they need ?
2/ What will you do when you want to apply for a job ?
Yes , First of all we have to write a letter of application.
Today we will practise how to write a letter of application.
A tourist guide.
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Unit 6: FUTURE JOBS
Part D: writing
A letter of application
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_Tobe a tourist guide, we need qualifications
Healthy/ strong
Good English
Smart
Get on well with other people
willing to work hard for long time
Work far from home
What qualifications do you need to be a tourist guide ?
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TASK 1: Read the following advertisement and practise in pairs , complete the open dialogue
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We are a travel company managing holiday tours. We need English-speaking local guides to accompany foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam. If you have a high school diploma, have experience as a tour guide, a good manner, speak fluent English and are willing to work hard for long hours, please contact: The Manager, Vinatour, 450 Nguyen Du Street, Hanoi. Telephone No: 04 824 0139.
Which job would you like to apply for ?
I’d like to apply for the job of a ………… at a travel company.
A: I see . Do you have the right qualifications for that job?
B : Yes , I have a ………………..
A: Good . Do you have any working experience ?
What are your characters and interests ?
B: …………………..
tourist guide
a high school diploma
I have experience as a tour guide, a good manner, speak
fluent English and I am willing to work hard for long hours
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Answer the following questions before writing
Where did you see this advertisement?
Would you like to apply for the post of an experienced English speaking local guide to accompany foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam?
Do you think you meet all the qualifications that they specify?

Did you have a high school diploma?

Have you ever worked as a tourist guide? Where is it?
What kind of person are you? (friendly, strong, get on well with other people)
Are you willing to work hard and work far from home?


I saw your advertisement in Haugiang Newspaper today
Yes , I’d like to.
Yes , I think I can meet all the qualifications that they specify.
Yes , I did . I got it two years ago.
Yes, I have taken some groups of foreign tourists to visit some fruit gardens.
I am a friendly person and I can get on well with other people.
Yes , I am . I am willing to work hard for long hours and work far from home.
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A brief form of a letter.
 Name and Address of sender

 Date of writing
Address of receiver

 Greeting
Introduction
Body

Conclusion
 Closing
Say where you saw the advertisement and why you are writing the letter of application
Mention your education, work experience and your character/ interests
Express your willingness to work for the company and when you are available for the interview
125 Chiem Thanh Tan St
Vi Thanh – Hau Giang
21 October, 2009
The Director Vinatour
250Nguyen Du Street Hanoi - Viet Nam

Dear Sir or Madam ,
I saw this advertisement in…… and I would like to…
I think I meet all ….. I had a school … and I have worked as a…in Miet Vuon Tourism in Hau Giang . I can get…. I am willing to …. I would like to work for you and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you in person.
(Yours, )Yours faithfully, / ....
(signature/ name)
I look forward to……. soon.
Yours,
Nguyen Thi Thai
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SOME USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I saw your advertisement in the ……………and I would like to apply for the job of a ( an ) ……….
I think I meet all ….. I had a school … and I have worked as a……..in ….. tourism in …. . I can get…. I am willing to ….
I speak English fluently and I can get on well with ……
I would be available for work at any time .
Enclosed is a copy of my resume .
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125 Chiem Thanh Tan ST Vi Thanh – Hau Giang
16 October, 2008
The Director Vinatour
250 Nguyen Du Street Hanoi - Viet Nam
Dear Sir or Madam ,
I saw this advertisement in Hau Giang newspaper and I would like to apply for the post of an experienced English speaking local guide to accompany foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam.
I think I meet all the qualifications that you specify. I had a school diploma two years ago and attended a training course on tourism in Van Lang University , and I have worked as a tourist guide in Miet Vuon Tourism in Hau Giang and I can speak English fluently. In addition, I’m a friendly person and I can get on well with other people. I am willing to work hard and work far from home .
I would like to work for you and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you in person. Enclosed is a copy of résumé. Please contact me if you require any further information.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Nguyen Minh Anh
A sample letter of application
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125 Chiem Thanh Tan ST Vi Thanh – Hau Giang
21 October, 2009
Dalat Vinatour
250 Tran Phu str.
Dalat, Lam dong
Dear Sir or Madam,
I saw your advertisement in the local newspaper and would like to apply for the post of an experienced English - speaking local guide to accompany foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam.
I think I meet all of the qualifications that you specify. I had high school diploma two years ago and attended an evening training course on tourism at Dalat University. I have taken some groups of foreign tourists to visit places in our city so I have a basic knowledge of our local culture, history and geography.
I speak English fluently. In addition, I am a friendly person and I can get on well with other people .I am willing to work hard and work far from home.
I would be available for work at any time. Enclosed is a copy of my r6sum6. Please contact me if you require any further information.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Nguyen Anh
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Homework
- You would like to have a part – time job as a tourist guide in First Rice Festival in Hau Giang. Write a letter of application to Vinatour Company.
- Prepare for Language focus
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