Unit 6. Future jobs

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Welcome to our English class!
English 12
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A quiz game: Who am I?
+ I enjoy going out and meeting different people
+ I take people to places of interest
+ I find good and safe hotels for customers.
+ I am a tourist guide
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Unit 6: Future Jobs
Lesson 4: Writing
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Task 1: Work in pairs. Read the following advertisement and fill in the notes
English- speaking Tour Guides Wanted
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We are a travel company managing holiday tours. We need English speaking local 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: o48240139.

Type of job:…………………………………………..
Level of education needed:…………………………………………
Work experience: …………………………………………………
Character and interest: ……………………………………………
Tour guide
High school diploma
Experience as a tour guide, fluent English
Good manner, willing to work hard for long hours
Đi theo
Bằng tốt nghiệp
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Task 2: Write a letter to Vinatour, applying for the job mentioned in the advertisement in task 1. Your letter should include the following details.
Some useful expressions:
- I saw your advertisement in the …… and
I would like to apply for the job of …..

- I think I meet all the qualifications that
you specify …..

- I have a basic knowledge of our local
culture, history and geography…..

- Get on well with other people/ willing to
work hard….

- If you feel that my qualifications meet
with your requirements, I will be pleased
to come for an interview…..

Your name, address and date of writing
Name and address of the company
Greeting
Introduction: say where you saw the advertisement and why you are writing the letter of application
Body: mention your education, work experience and your character/ interests
Conclusion: express your willing to work for the company and when you are available for interview
Closing
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A form of the formal letter
A 23 Tan Thinh St
Hoabinh City 9 November 2009 Hanoi Vinatour
450 Nguyen Du str.
Hanoi City

Dear Sir/Madam,
I saw ………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I look forward to hearing from you.

Your faithfully/sincerely,
Huong Vu
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Suggested letter
Tan Thinh St
Hoabinh city
9 November, 2009
Hanoi Vinatour
450 Nguyen Du str.
Hanoi City

Dear Sir/Madam,
I saw your advertisement in the local newspaper and I would like to apply for the position of a tour guide. I am very interested in the job.
I think I meet all of the qualifications that you specify. I had high school diploma 3 years ago and I have taken some groups of foreign tourists to visit places in our countryside so I have a basic knowledge of our local culture, history and geography.
I speak English fairly well. In addition, I am a friendly person and I can get on well with other people. I am Willing to work hard for long hours.
I would be available for interview at any time. Enclosed is a copy of my resumé. Please contact me if you require any further information.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Your faithfully/sincerely,
Huong Vu
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HOMEWORK
Write the letter again at home and prepare new lesson
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