M4D week 2 Monday

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 4

Happy new year m4D!

Today's plan: 

• check ex 18-22
• ex 23
• Speaking exam prep: letter of motivation
• computerroom D101

ex 18 WB p66 TB p40

Text: Jobs of the future

A text usually has an introduction, body and conclusion

Every paragrapg has its own function. 

Ex 18 

1. B

What will the jobs of tomorrow look like?

What new jobs will emerge? Which sectors have the best job opportunities? What qualifications will you need to get a job in thefuture? 

Ex 18

2A

The questions from paragraph 1 are answered:

e.g. He thinks there will be plenty of new jobs, such as 'urban farmer'. 

Ex 18

3

Voorspellingen over de banen van de toekomst/

Ontwikkelingen op de arbeidsmarkt. 

Ex 18

4 Wat is de functie van de alinea's?

3-5 - voorbeeld van een toekomstig beroep (urban farmer, future fashion designers)

6 Voorspelling over het belang v.d. juiste vaardigheden (human skills)

7-8 Mening vragen over werk v.d. toekomst (what do teenagers think...?)

9 conclusie

Ex 19

David Morello - predictions (futurologist/toekomstexpert)

Urban farmer - practical and organising skills (hands-on and organisational skills)

fashion designer - inclusion of electronics in products (technology will add a factor of functionality to clothing, paragraph 4)

Leah - ambition to learn more (I'm interested in learning more advanced ones)

Oliver - flexible attitude (I adapt to new situations easily)

Ex 20

1. futorologist                                 8. IT

2. grow crops vertically             9. food and farming

3. functional

4. sunlight/solar power

5. charge/power

6. computers / technology

7. humand skills

Ex 21

1 I adapt well to new people and places.

2 They're looking for social people who love/like to work in a team.

3 I would describe myself as responsible and well organised

4 you are hard working and energetic

5 I have good cooking skills but I'm interested in learning more advanced ones

6 I have basic sailing skills and I'm prepared to learn new ones.

Ex 22

1 Why did you apply for this job?

2 I've always liked to work with animals.

3 I've taken a zookeeper course.

4 What kind of work experience do you have?

Ex 22

5 I have worked in a pet store for exotic animals

6 I'd say my strong points are commitment and punctuality

7 Why would you be best suited for this position?

8 I think my reliability and sense of responsibility set me apart from other candidates.

ex 23 

• fill in the wordweb on page 70 with words about you
• Then write a short profile text about yourself.
• Include info about: personality, work experience, work skills, education and strengths
• use stone 8 and 9, write 100-120 words 

writing an application letter

take notes! 

Your details

Your name                                                   David Cooper

address                                                         Hoofdstraat 43

                                                                          6060XX Weert

                                                                          the Netherlands

Your phone number                                [phone]

Your email address                                 [e-mail]

regel overslaan

Date

Always write the month in full!

23 November 2021 --> easiest option

November 23, 2021

23rd November 2021

November 23rd, 2021

regel overslaan

company details

Name of hiring manager or supervisor      Mr. Jones

Title of hiring manager or supervisor          Sales manager

Company name                                                      HID Global

Company physical address                              611 Center Ridge Drive                                                                                          Austin, TX 78753

                                                                                        U.S.A

regel overslaan

Aanhef

In your research, try to find the name of the person reviewing applications for the job. 

Address your letter to this person with “Dear Mr./Ms.+ last name". 

If you can't find the name of the individual reviewing your application, you can use “Dear Hiring Manager.”

inhoud

Minimaal 3 alinea's met een regel ertussen:

1. vertel wie je bent, waar je de advertentie hebt gezien en wat je leuk lijkt aan deze functie en het bedrijf.

2. Leg uit waarom jij de beste persoon voor de baan bent. Benoem je sterke punten/goede eigenschappen.

3. Vertel dat je graag op gesprek zou willen komen en sluit de brief netjes af. 

Groet

Your Signature

Dear Mr Jones, ---> Yours Sincerely,

Dear Hiring Manager --> Yours Faithfully

Computer room

• write a motivational letter for the job advert you handed in before the holiday
• Use your notes, ex 23 and stone 7, 8 and 9
• Hand in your letter in itslearning.
• Deadline: Friday  14 January 23:59