Unit 6. Future jobs

WELCOME TO OUR CLASS
ENGLISH 12 ( BASIC LEVEL)
UNIT 6 – FUTURE JOBS – WRITING
PERIOD : 34
WARM UP
Look at the pictures and answer this question :
Which job is closely related to these pictures ?
A tour guide
Brainstorming
QUALIFICATIONS OF
A TOUR GUIDE
Brainstorming
willing to work
hard for long hours
having good knowledge of culture , history and geography
sociable and confident
good at English
good- looking
QUALIFICATIONS OF
A TOUR GUIDE
healthy
UNIT 6: FUTURE JOBS
WRITING – A LETTER OF APPLICATION
VOCABULARY
PRE WRITING
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.
Type of job: _________________
 Level of education needed: ____________________
 Work experience: ___________________________________
 Character and interests: _____________________________
___________
tour guide
high school diploma
experience as a tour guide, fluent English
good manner, willing to work hard
for long hours
Activity 1 : Filling in the notes ( Task 1)
English- Speaking Tour Guides Wanted
*****
A FORMAT OF A LETTER OF APPLICATION
HEADING
GREETING
INTRODUCTION
BODY
CONCLUSION
CLOSING
Your name , address and date of writing
Name , address of the company
Dear ........ ,
Where you saw the advertisement
Why you are writing the letter of application
Your education , work experience , character/ interests
Your willingness to work for the company
When you are available for interview
A polite closing
( 1 )
( 2 )
( 3 )
( 4 )
( 5 )
( 6 )
Activity 2 : Categorizing
The main parts of a letter of application
Heading 3. Introduction 5. Conclusion
2. Greeting 4 . Body 6. Closing
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
a. I look forward to .................. soon.
b. I think I meet all qualifications that you specify .
c. Dear Sir , / Madam ,
d. I would be available for interview at any time .
e. 19 Le Loi Street
Dong Ha
November 10th , 2009
f. I have worked as a .......... for .................
g. Yours faithfully, / Sincerely ,
h. I have a basic knowledge of ...............
Vinatour
450 Nguyen Du Street
Hanoi
j. I am writing to apply for ........................
k. Signature / Name
l . I saw the advertisement in ................................
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
HEADING
19 Le Loi Street
Dong Ha
November 10th , 2009
Vinatour
450 Nguyen Du Street
Hanoi
GREETING
Dear Sir, / Dear Madam ,
INTRODUCTION
I saw the advertisement in ...................
I am writing to apply for ........................
BODY
I think I meet all qualifications that you specify.
I have worked as a .......... for .................
I have a basic knowledge of ...................
CONCLUSION
I would be available for interview at any time .
I look forward to .................. soon.
CLOSING
Yours faithfully, / Sincerely ,
Signature / Name
( e )
( i )
( c )
( l )
( j )
( b )
( f )
( h )
( d )
( a )
( g )
( k )
NOTE
FORMAL STYLE
1. No abbreviation
Ex : I’d like to apply for a position of a tour guide .
 I would like to apply for a position of a tour guide .
2. Politeness
Best wishes ,
Yours faithfully ,
WHILE-WRITING :Work in groups
Write a formal letter of application to Vinatour .
Group 1, 6: Introduction
Group 2, 5: Body
Group 3, 4: Conclusion
HOME WORK

LONGWOOD BOOKSHOP
VACANCY
SHOP ASSISTANCE
Bookshop Duties :
To work in a large book shop ; to handle customer inquires and sales.
Qualifications :
High school graduate.
Good knowledge of English .
Write a letter to Longwood Bookshop , applying for the job mentioned in the above advertisement .
 Learn the useful expressions by heart .
 Prepare for Language focus ( Review all relative pronouns and adverbs ) .
 Rewrite a complete letter at home .
Thank you very much
for your attendance!