WRITING

<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span>Teacher : Truong Thanh Khai From: Phu Cat 2 High School 1.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span> WHO AM I ? I am a sociable and confident person. I have a challenging and fascinating job. I am good at speaking English. I have chances to travel every where and meet many people. I have chances to tell foreign people about our country’s traditions.. A tourist guide 2.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</span> . What qualifications does a tourist guide have?. The qualifications a tourist guide has is ………….. Healthy/ strong Good English Appearance Get on well with other people willing to work hard for long time Work far from home ……….. 3.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(4)</span> Have you ever seen an advertisement like this? English-speaking Tour Guides Wanted 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. 4.

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<span class='text_page_counter'>(6)</span> I. PRE-WRITING TASK 1: Read the advertisement and fill in the notes •. Type of job: tour guide. •. Level of education: high school diploma. •. Work experience: used to be a tour guide, fluent English. •. Character & interests: good manner, willing to work hard for long hours. 6 6.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(7)</span> Task 2. A brief form of a letter.  Name and Address of sender 125 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street Qui Nhon, Binh Dinh.  Date of writing9th November, 2012 Address of receiver The Director Vinatour 250Nguyen Du Street Hanoi - Viet Nam.  Greeting. Dear Sir / Madam , where you saw the advertisement and why IntroductionSay I saw this advertisement in…… and I would like to… you all are….. writing letter…ofand application I think I meet I had the a school I have worked as a…in Mention your education, work experience and your BodyHam Ho Tourism in Tay Son . I can get…. I am willing to …. I character/ interests would like to work for you and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you in person. Express your willingness to work for the company Conclusion I look to……. andforward when you are soon. available for the interview Yours, (Yours, )Yours 7  Closing Truong Thanh Khai faithfully, / .....

<span class='text_page_counter'>(8)</span> A sample letter of application. 125 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street Qui Nhon, Binh Dinh November 9th, 2012. The Director Vinatour 250 Nguyen Du Street Hanoi - Viet Nam Dear Sir, I saw this advertisement in Tuoi Tre 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 Ham Ho Tourism in Tay Son. 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, Truong Thanh Khai 8.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(9)</span> 125 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street Qui Nhon, Binh Dinh November 9th, 2012 Dalat Vinatour 250 Tran Phu str. Dalat, Lam dong Dear Sir or Madam, I saw your advertisement in the local newspaper and 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 of the qualifications that you specify. I had high school diploma two years ago and attended an evening training course on tourism at Dalat University. I have taken some groups of foreign tourists to visit places in our city so I have a basic knowledge of our local culture, history and geography. I speak English fluently. In addition, I am 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 be available for work at any time. Enclosed is a copy of my r6sum6. Please contact me if you require any further information. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Truong Thanh Khai 9.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(10)</span> Homework • - You would like to have a part – time job as a tourist guide in Ghenh Rang in Qui Nhon. Write a letter of application to Vinatour Company. • - Prepare for Language focus.  10.

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