Unit 5: Future jobs

Unit 5: FUTURE JOBS
WRITING

Class: 12CD1
Date: October 30th 2012
Teacher: Nguyễn Ngọc Hiến


WRITING: Writing a Letter of Application
• a)Read the advertisement to see what kind of applicants they need.
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-have good interpersonal skills.
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-be able to speak two foreign languages (English and French)
fluently.
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-be a resident in Ha Noi and know Ha noi well.


b)The following letter of application is written in response to the
advertisement above. Underline the words or phrases that you think
are more appropriate to an application letter. Explain your choice.
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2.was employed by

3.suitable
4.currently
5.would be available for work
6.require
7.further


c)Answer the following questions about the information
mentioned in the letter of application above.
• 1.She heard about the job in Viet Nam Tourism
Magazine, in November 20-.
• 2.She has experience in arranging excursions for
international tourists to places of interest in and around
Ha Noi.
• 3.Because she enjoys going out and meeting new
people. In addition, she has good interpersonal skills and
she knows many of the places tourists would enjoy in
Ha Noi.
• 4.Yes. She is enclosing a copy of her résumé.


d) Look at the following advertisements. Choose one job you
are interested in and write a similar letter of application.
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Nguyen Van Trung
1048 Nguyen Hue St.
Ward 7, Tuy Hoa City

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October 30th , 2012
Dear Sir or madam

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I am writing to apply for the position of a salesperson which was advertised in Tuoi
Tre Newspaper 2 days ago.I think that my abilities and experience could meet the
requirements of the job. Moreover, I am interested in meeting new people, so I think
this job would suitable for me.
Last summer I was employed in a department store and I did a good job there. I
believe I can do the work to your satisfaction as I have good computer skills.
Moreover, my previous employer rated me as hardworking, responsible, and honest
in my work.
As for foreign languages, I am currently taking courses in English and Japanese, and
I can speak both languages fairly well.
I am looking forward to an interview, and, if I am accepted , I will be available for work
at any time.
Enclosed is a copy of my résumé and a letter of reference.
Your faithfully
Nguyen Van Trung

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