Unit 1:

Dreams and
Goals
By: Cricynthia
Unit 1: Dreams
and Goals
(Preview)
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 04 01 2022

Botiwey Duping Cricynthia

Da Nang
139 Doan Khue, Khue My, Ngu Hanh Son Vietnam 550000

Not Available 1234567890 [email protected]

Part-time Virtual Assistant 01 02 2022

✔ FPT University 2 years

San Jose High School Yes

Saint Louis University Language and Literature Yes
Benguet State University MA ESL Yes

TESOL, CELTA, Communicative Language Approach

C. Activate
Vocabulary
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to wait and discover what will happen both of the choices are the same

That might be doing too much. ordinary

I wanted to be sure. My conclusion is …

I really want … I hope you get what you want.

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 Unit 1:
Lesson 1
Ask about someone’s
background
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Does Uchimura or Downs
have formal training?

Is it necessary to have formal

training to be an elite athlete or a
world-class singer?

Is it necessary for each job to

have formal trainings?
 had

would practice/used to practice

saw

had never taken

had been working

would
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 Simultaneous
> happening or being done at
exactly the same time

 Sequential
>following a particular order
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How long had you been driving

Where had she been studying

Which team had they been competing against

Who had your parents been traveling with

Where had he been walking

What had you been doing

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was was raining

walking
were talking on the phone / had been talking on
the phone
got home

realize learned / had

d learned

had
stopped
drove

had been
studying
got

had seen
didn’t want
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2
Discuss career and
study plans
= choose / pick
* decide on + something or somebody

= engage in something
* take up + something

= make a request for a job or position

* apply for + position (a job)

= send a request to a school or company

for a job or position
* apply to + place (company)

= register
* sign up for + something
= change
* switch to + something

= get in or gain a place or position

* be accepted to / into + something
be accepted by + somebody
+ the something
= not get in or not get a place or position

= officially be put on a list for a course or

an activity
been accepted to been rejected by

decided on
switched to

taken up applied for

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gave

have seen

has offered

hasn’t decided

Have traveled

haven’t gone

Did watch

have hiked
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Have they ever eaten at the Thai House Restaurant?

No one was rejected by the Taste Institute last semester.

We have never applied to a graphic design program, but we intend to soon.

Some of my relatives haven’t gone on summer vacation yet.

How many times have you visited the Metropolitan Museum?

They decided to take up medicine as a career five years ago.

So far they have shown the documentary about African animals three times.

She has understood French well since she took private lessons last year.
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 ✔ doubts

✔ have

✔ is thinking

✔ are having

doesn‘t remember
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✔ includes

✔ is seeing
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Unit 1: lesson
3
Compare your
dreams and goals
in life
 share responsibilities

unachievable

fulfilled a dream

Ambitious

put off

set a goal
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 E. LISTEN FOR SUPPORTING DETAILS
1. Is Dan happy with his lifestyle choice? How do you know?
- He’s happy because he’s doing what he always wanted to do.

2. Why does Dan think comments about his life choices are sexist?
- Because they reflect a double standard.

3. What’s Dan’s opinion of women who become the primary breadwinner of

the family?
- He thinks everyone should be able to set his or her own goals.

4. Why does Dan think it’s good for his children to observe the roles he and
Sarah have taken?
- He wants them to pursue their individual dreams and not have the dreams limited
because of their sex.
 E. LISTEN FOR SUPPORTING DETAILS
5. Why would the person who sent the tweet be against his son’s
deciding to be a stay-at-home dad?
- Traditionally, men have been the breadwinners, and he probably thinks
being stay-at-home dad is not acceptable.

6. How do you know Dan doesn’t like the terms housewife and
househusband?
- These words don’t cover the complexity of the job of staying at home to
raise your children.

7. What’s Dan’s hope for the next generation?

- He hopes that the next generation won’t think it’s strange for a man to stay
home and a woman to be the sole breadwinner.
 F. Discussion
1. Should any careers or parental/household roles be limited to people of one
sex or the other? Be specific and support your opinion with reason.

2. Why do people have a double standard for men and women? Is there any
good reason to have one?

3. Will Dan and Sarah’s children benefit or be harmed by their parents’

reversal of roles. In what ways?

4. Are men or women naturally more ambitious in their careers? If you think
they are, why do you think that is?

5. Do you think Dan and Sarah fulfilled their dreams and goals? If so, explain
how.
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Unit 1, Lesson
4
Describe job
qualifications
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YES: She is being modest yet positive about herself. NO: She is bragging about herself.

YES: She is asking questions about

the company.

NO: She is being too familiar.

NO: She is criticizing her current employer and NO: She is talking too much.
she seems too desperate to get the job.
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Duration: 20 minutes
Password: U1RQ
 experience +
doing
something
✖ I have experience working with computers.
✖ I have experience dealing with clients from
diverse cultural backgrounds.
 Have experience
with + equipment, a
process
✖ I have experience with computers.
✖ I have experience with a
photocopier.
Have experience in + a field
or doing something
have training in + a field or
doing something
✖ I have experience in marketing and
teaching.
✖ I have training in presentation
technics.
Get experience in + a field or
doing something
get training in + a field or
doing something
✖ I have gotten an experience in
hospitality and tourism.
✖ I have gotten some training in computer
programing and graphic designing.
 Get a degree /
certificate in + a field
✖ I have gotten a degree in Language
and Literature.
✖ I have gotten certificate in hotel and
tourism management.
 Get certified in + a
field
✖ I have gotten certified in business
management.
✖ I have gotten certified in psychology
and early childhood education.
 Unit 1:
writing
a formal cover letter
WHAT IS A COVER
LETTER?
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Writing Task
1. Look for a job vacancy posted online.

2. Create a cover letter applying for that job vacancy on

LMS –Unit 1 Cover Letter Writing.
 We are going to write your cover letters as a class step
by step.
 introduction to your
resume and accompanies
it when applying for a
job.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A
COVER LETTER?
 Presents your interest,
qualifications, and availability to the
employer
Its YOUR chance to make a good first
impression
A good cover letter will prompt an
employer to look at your credentials.
i.e., your resume

A bad cover letter or no cover letter is

enough to cause an employer to move
on to the next applicant.
 CONTENTS OF A COVER LETTER
 Headings
 Salutation/Greeting
 Opening paragraph
 Middle paragraph
 Closing paragraph
 Yours Truly/Sincerely
 Signature and enclosure
 HEADINGS

Your Heading Companies Heading

 Name  Name of Employer
 Address  Title of Employer
 City, Province,  Name of
Postal Code Organization
 Phone number  Address
 Date  City, Province,
Postal Code
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SALUTATIONS/GREETING

Preferred Salutations
 Dear Mr.
 Dear Mrs.
 Dear Ms.
 Dear Dr.
 Dear Sir or Madam,
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 The position you are applying for and the
competition number if given
 Where you saw the posting. Include name and date
of publication
 If you were referred for the position, give the name
of that person
 Express your interest for the position
 OPENING EXAMPLE
Please accept my resume in response to the posting for the
position of Cashier with ABC Company located in the Vancouver
Sun on February 1, 2009. Having been a long time customer of
ABC Company and knowing your products and services are ones I
can proudly stand behind, I was excited at the prospect of joining
your team. As you will see my experience and qualifications are a
perfect fit for the position.
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 Why you are suited for the job

 How your skills and qualifications
match the specific job requirements
listed in the add
 Include related experience, training,
and attributes
 Try to list at least 2 examples
 BODY EXAMPLE

I am confident that my experience along

with my educational background and
commitment to professional excellence
will enable me to serve both you and your
clients/customers well.
 BODY EXAMPLE
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce
myself to you. I am a reliable, and energetic
individual who enjoys interacting with others. I take
pride in building strong customer relationships, and I
am client focused. I have been recognized as being
honest, responsible, and self motivated. I enjoy
working in a fast paced environment and thrive on
contributing to a team. I am confident that my
positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and
honesty will fulfill the requirements of this position.
 CLOSING PARAGRAPH
 Restate your interest in the position and mention how
you will be an asset to the company
 State your interest in meeting with the employer for an
interview to discuss your skills and passion in person
 List your contact information and when you can be
reached to book your interview
 Include your home phone number, cell number and or
email address.
 Include an action/next step informing the employer you
will be in contact with them.
 CLOSING PARAGRAPH
EXAMPLES
 I would welcome the chance to meet with you to discuss how my
qualifications will exceed your expectations. I can provide excellent
references upon request. I can be reached at 604-555-5555 or by email
at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you
for your time and consideration.

 I would like to thank you for taking the time to consider my resume. I am
looking forward to meeting with you to discuss this employment
opportunity. You can contact me at 604-555-5555 or by email at
[email protected].
 COMPLIMENTARY CLOSINGS

 Yours Truly
 Sincerely
 Respectfully
 EXAMPLES

Yours Truly, Sincerely,

B Barista
B Barista
Barbara Barista
Barbara Barista

Enclosure: Resume Enclosure: Resume

WHAT IS A COVER
LETTER?
 CONTENTS OF A COVER LETTER
 Headings
 Salutation/Greeting
 Opening paragraph
 Middle paragraph
 Closing paragraph
 Yours Truly/Sincerely
 Signature and enclosure
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You all have 10

minutes to finalize
your Cover Letters,
then submit it on
LMS.
 FINAL THOUGHTS

 Know and understand what the

employer is looking for in their
applicants
 Research the company, visit there
website, know there mission statement
 Speak to current employees, if possible
Unit 1:
review
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To have the biggest collection of stamps in the world. ✔

To buy a house. ✔
To start her own business. ✔
To become a flight attendant. ✔
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