| STUDY STRATEGY | | Formal writing Remember, we always write words out in full in formal writing, for example, I'd = I would. | 2 Read the letter again. Put topics a-d in the order they appear in the text. a reasons for interest in the programme b polite request and practical details c purpose of letter d personality and relevant experience | 1/31/11 An Duong Vuong Street District 5 Ho Chi Minh City Ms Ngô Phương Lan, Head, Personnel Department ABC Travel Group Ho Chi Minh City 11th June, 20... Dear Ms Ngô Phương Lan, I am Lê Ngọc Diệp, a year 9 student. I am writing for further information about the volunteer tourism programme organised by ABC Travel Group advertised on your website last week. This programme really interests me because I love gaining experience from tourism experts. I plan to study tourism at university so that I can become a tour guide, so it would be rewarding to have hands-on experience. I was born with skills for problem solving and teamwork, which meets the requirements for a tour guide. Moreover, last summer's volunteer tourism programme gave me precious experiences on travelling software development. I would be grateful if you could send me further information about the volunteer programme. I am about to take exams, but I will be available from 12th July. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Lê Ngọc Diệp | | 3 Find and complete the Key Phrases. | KEY PHRASES | | Writing a formal letter Dear 1............. I am writing for 2............. I would be grateful if you could 3............. I look forward to 4............. Yours sincerely, 5............. | Language point: Linkers 4 Study the blue words in the letter. Then complete the sentences with the words. 1 I join an online course............ my knowledge. I want to upgrade 2 Tourism management is an interesting field of study,............ it is quite difficult. 3 He studied hard............ he could achieve his ambitions. 4 I love meeting people,............ to work in tourism. it would be great 5 USE IT! Follow the steps in the Writing Guide. | WRITING GUIDE | | A TASK Write a letter (100-120 words) requesting information about a volunteer programme. B THINK AND PLAN Make notes on the following topics: • What programme are you interested in? • What type of person are you? • Why are you suitable for the programme? • What are your plans and ambitions? C WRITE Paragraph 1: Who you are and the purpose of your letter Paragraph 2: The reasons for your interest in the programme Paragraph 3: Personality and relevant experience Paragraph 4: Practical details and final request D CHECK • relative clauses • linkers | |
