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Uh-huh. And how much does it cost?

That depends on the sort of accommodation. How many passengers are there?

Well, we’re two adults and two children, and we’d like a cabin. What sort of accommodation is there on the boat?

Well, there’s either a two-berth cabin — a two- berth standard cabin, or a special cabin. What time of year are you travelling?

We’re going in July.

July. Well, for a standard cabin that would be 32 pounds. That per person, and for a special cabin, which has got a wash-basin, a shower and a toi­let, that’d be 36 pounds per person. It’s half fare for the children, under twelve.

Oh, I see. Well, they’re both over twelve.

Oh, well, they’re both full then. So that’d be four adults. So, as I say, up to the end of September a special cabin is 36 pounds and a standard cabin is 32 pounds, or there are couchette cabins which are a bit cheaper, that’s 25.80.

25.80.

And that’s just for the passengers, that’s a single journey, and that includes berth, breakfast, and dinner, so there are two meals involved as well as the accommodation.

And the car is extra, isn’t it?

Yes, the car depends on the length. What make is it?

Oh, it’s a Datsun £40.1 don’t know how long it is.

And the year? Datsun 240. What year is it?

78

That’d be 31.60 each way.

31.60.

Yes.

Is there any reduction for a return journey?

No, it’s just a straight double.

Traveller: So it would be four times whatever type of cabin

we have, from 36 pounds down to 25.80, plus 31.60 for the car, each way.

Ttaivel agent: Each way. That’s right, yes.

Traveller: And what about reservations? Do you have to

book well in advance?

TYavel agent: Well, providing there’s space, we can get you on the same day, but we do have to enquire for each one, you know.

Traveller: OK. Well, thank you very much. I’ll probably call

back to book the tickets. I’ll have to think about it first.

Travel agent: OK. Thank you, sir.

Comprehension questions:

1. What time in the evening does the ferry leave Hull?

2. What time does it arrive in Rotterdam?

3. How many people can sleep in a standard cabin?

4. How much does a standard cabin cost per person?

5. What three things are there in a special cabin but not in a standard cabin?

6. How much does a special cabin cost per person?

7. At what age do children pay the full fare?

8. What are the cheapest cabins called?

9. How much do they cost per person?

10. Does the fare include dinner?

11. Does it include breakfast?

12. Does it include the car?

13. How much is the return fare?

1. 1,5 x the single fare.

2. 2 x the single fare.

14. Does the travel agent have to phone the company before he or she can sell a ticket?

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1. Pre-text questions.

Have you ever been to Egypt? If so, what was it like? If not, would you like to go there? Why? Why not? What famous tour­ist sights are there in Egypt?

2. Read the text and answer questions about the itiner­ary of a Nile cruise.

A TRIP DOWN THE NILE

Recently built in Britain, the MS Ra is a large purpose-built Nile cruiser that can accommodate up to 140 passengers. She is an excellently designed, sleek vessel offering all the benefits of modem high technology. Facilities on board include a large restaurant, lounge, bar, sun-viewing deck with swimming pool, Jacuzzi and a small health club. The cabin accommodation is bright and airy with large French-style windows which open to offer splendid views of the banks of the Nile. All the cabins are fully air-conditioned with private bathrooms.