unit 6. D. Writing

Presented by English Department VIET DUC High School 2008 - 2009 Look at these pictures and say: Which job is closely related to these pictures? A tourist guide _Tobe a tourist guide, we _Tobe a tourist guide, we need qualifications need qualifications Healthy/ strong Healthy/ strong Good English Good English Smart Smart Get on well with other Get on well with other people people willing to work hard for willing to work hard for long time long time Work far from home Work far from home What qualifications do you need to be a tourist guide ? What qualifications do you need to be a tourist guide ?  Unit 6: FUTURE JOBS • Part D: writing • A letter of application  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 TASK 1: Read the following advertisement and fill in the notes Answer the following questions before writing 1. Where did you see this advertisement? 2. Would you like to apply for the post of an experienced English speaking local guide to accompany foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam? 3. Do you think you meet all the qualifications that they specify? 4. Did you have a high school diploma?when? 5. Have you ever worked as a tourist guide? Where is it? 6. What kind of person are you? (friendly, strong, get on well with other people) 7. Are you willing to work hard and work far from home? A brief form of a letter.  Name and Address of sender  Date of writing  Address of receiver.  Greeting,  Introduction.  Body.  Conclusion.  Closing. Say whether 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 Nguyen Thai Binh ST Buon Ma Thuot –Dak Lak 16 October, 2008 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 Buon Don Tourism in DakLak . 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 125 Nguyen Thai Binh ST Buon Ma Thuot –Daklak 16 October, 2008 The Director Vinatour 250 Nguyen Du Street Hanoi - Viet Nam Dear Sir or Madam , I saw this advertisement in Daklak 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 Dalat University , and I have worked as a tourist guide in Buon Don Tourism in Daklak 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 Thi Thai A sample letter of application Homework • - Rewrite the letter of application in the notebook. • - Prepare for Language focus  . work hard and work far from home? A brief form of a letter.  Name and Address of sender  Date of writing  Address of receiver.  Greeting,  Introduction I had a school diploma two years ago and attended a training course on tourism in Dalat University , and I have worked as a tourist guide in Buon Don Tourism