Unit 6. Future jobs

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WELCOME TO OUR CLASS
WHO AM I ?
I am good at speaking English.
I have chances to travel everywhere and meet many people.
I have chances to tell foreign people about our country’s traditions.
A tourist guide
P 38: Unit 6: FUTURE JOBS
PART D: WRITING
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A letter of application


TOBE A Tourist GUIDE, WE NEED the following.

Healthy/ strong
Good English
Smart
Get on well with other people
willing to work hard for long time
Work far from home
What do you need to be a tour guide ?
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PRE- WRITING:
TASK 1: Read the following advertisement and practice in pairs , answer the questions.
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.
1. Which job would you like to apply for ?
 I would like to apply for the job of a tourist guide at a travel company.
2. Do you have the right qualifications for that job?
 Yes , I have a high school diploma.
3. Do you have any working experience ?
 Yes, I have experience as a tour guide.
4. What are your characters and interests ?
 I have a good manner, can speak English fluently and I am willing to work hard for a long time.
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A brief form of a letter of application (formal letter)
 Name and Address of sender

 Date of writing
Name and 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
258 Nguyen Trai St
Dong Ha City– Quang Tri
11 November , 2011
The Manager, Vinatour
450Nguyen Du Street Hanoi - Viet Nam

Dear Sir or Madam ,
I saw this advertisement in…… and I would like to…
I think I meet all ….. that you...
I had a school …
I have worked as a…in ..........
I can........I am willing to ….. I can get….
(Yours, )Yours faithfully, / ....
(signature/ name)
I would like to work for you and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you . I look forward to……. soon.
Yours faithfully,
Kieu Ha Thu
Some useful languages:
1. Introduction:
I am interested in the job of…
I am writing in reply/response to your advertisement in Sai Gon Times…
I am writing to apply for…
I should like to make an application for the position of…
I saw your advertisement in the… and I would like to apply for the job of…
2. Body:
- I enclose a full curriculum virtae. As you can see, I have had considerable experience as an…
- I think I meet all the qualifications that you specify.
- I am a .....person.
- I am willing to...I get on well with....
3. Conclusion:
If you feel that my qualifications meet with your requirements, I shall be pleased to come for an interview…
If you consider that my qualifications and experience are suitable, I should be available for interview at any time.
Writing
II. While- writing
Correction
III. Post- writing
A sample letter of application
125 Le Loi St Ha Noi, Viet Nam
20 April , 2011
The Manager, Vinatour
450 Nguyen Du Street Hanoi - Viet Nam
Dear Sir or Madam ,
I saw this advertisement in Tuoi Tre newspaper and I would like to apply for the position 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 Ha Noi University. Besides, I have worked as a tourist guide in Ha Long Tourism in Quang Ninh 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 . Enclosed is a copy of my résumé. Please contact me if you require any further information.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Kieu Ha Thu

III. Post- Speaking


Making an discussion with your classmates about the jobs
they would do in the future.
Use these questions

Discussion
- Complete the writing at home
- Prepare the next part: Language Focus
After – You- Speak :

Report what you have just interviewed to your classmates.