Grammar

Choose the correct word to complete this description of a special holiday.

A gastronomic week in France

20. The week is / are organized by one of France’s leading tour operators,

21. This region of France boasts / presents some of the most beautiful countryside in France.

22. The holiday offers / consists of accommodation on a working farm.

23. You have / are taught by expert local chefs.

24. You can / need learn how to create delicious dishes.

25. You can / must meet people with similar interests.

26. Depart / Start any Saturday in August.

27. Book quickly / early because places are limited.

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Comprehensive reading

Read the text about IT in the travel industry. Decide if the statements below are true (T) or false (F).

It and the travel industry

Information technology (IT)is an important part of the travel business. Almost all suppliers, such as tour operators, airlines and hotels, have their own website. Customers can find information and make online bookings. There are also many ‘one-stop’ websites, like traveleasy.com. these allow people to find all the information they need on the website – for example, the cheapest deals on flights, or hotel accommodation.

Buying travel services online, rather than through a travel agent, is quicker and usually cheaper for the customer. Customers can also get more information about the services they are buying. Selling online is also cheaper for the suppliers, because they don’t have to pay to a travel agent.

Almost any job, from hotel reception to airline reservations, uses a computer. For example, to work for a hotel, travel agent, or airline, you need to be able to use a Central Reservation System (CRS) such as Sabre or Fidelio. If you want to work in IT specifically for the travel industry, you need qualifications in both IT and tourism.

When you apply for a job, you should always mention any IT skills you have, like working on spreadsheets, or designing websites. If you nave these skills, you will be more attractive to an employer.

1. Most suppliers have their own website.

2. A ‘one-stop’ website is not useful if you want information about many different things.

3. Buying and selling online is cheaper for the customer and the supplier.

4. Most jobs in the travel industry involve using a Central Reservation System.

5. You don’t need IT skills to work in the travel industry.

Brochure language

Describe the nouns in the box by a set of adjectives below.

6 beach 8 village 10 hills 12 mountains

7 hotels 9 views 11 city 13 atmosphere

1. rolling c) quaint e) spectacular g) ruined

gentle old-world soaring medieval

undulating charming majestic bustling

b) low-rise d) relaxed f) unspoilt h) secluded

spacious carefree striking safe

well-appointed welcoming panoramic uncrowded