- •At the hotel
- •1. Memorize the following words and expressions:
- •2. Read and translate the following sentences:
- •3. Read and translate the dialogue:
- •4. Fill in the blanks with the words and expressions from ex.1:
- •5. Fill in the forms and register in a hotel:
- •6. Memorize the following words and expressions:
- •7. Read and translate the following sentences:
- •8. Give the English equivalents to the following words and expressions:
- •9. Make up sentences of your own using the words and expressions from ex.8.
- •10. Read the texts and answer the questions following them: Types of hotels
- •Types of hotel accommodation
- •11. You are staying in quite a good hotel (e.G. Two-star or three-star) in your country. Would you expect to have the following?
- •12. Consider the list of hotel facilities:
- •13. Explain the meaning of the signs which you may meet in a hotel:
- •Explain what the following signs mean:
- •15. Put these sentences in a logical order:
- •16. Study the following rules of staying in the hotel:
- •17. Paraphrase some of the above instructions using the following phrases:
- •19. Disagree with the statements. Prove your reasons. Use the expressions:
- •20. Read and translate the dialogues. Practise them in pairs.
- •1. Which hotel to stay at.
- •2. I’d like a single room.
- •3. Have you filled in the arrival card?
- •4. Unfortunately we are packed full.
- •5. How long will you stay?
- •6. Wake me up at seven.
- •7. I’d like to have it by tomorrow.
- •8. I’m signing out today.
- •21. Keep these conversations going:
- •22. What would you say in these situations?
- •Answer the following questions:
- •24. Study these problem situations. Discuss or dramatize them.
- •25. Read and translate the text:
- •26. Be ready to talk on one of the following topics.
- •27. Study the following advertisements. Discuss with your friends where to stay. Kings Lodge Private Hotel
- •Hotel “ Arcade “
- •Avenue House Hotel
- •Grasmere House
- •Hotel “ Europe”
- •28. Advertise the hotel you are staying at. Say why you like it.
- •29. Read the jokes and retell them to your friend:
- •30. Say it in English:
- •31. Experienced travellers make a reservation by telegram. For example:
- •32. Sending a fax:
7. Read and translate the following sentences:
I’d like to reserve a double room with a private bath.
I’m afraid there are no vacancies and you will have to share a room with Dr.Blake.
Is there a night porter at your hotel?
Are all double rooms with private baths?
I’d like to reserve a single room for three nights from 17 to 20 of March.
What is the rate for a single room at a standard hotel?
What other services are included?
How can I make an order for a laundry?
You may contact the valet any time between 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Before leaving the maid asked us to fill in a breakfast order.
This hotel is rather small and offers very few services to its guests.
Where can I have my laundry done?
Can I have meals brought up to my room?
Will you give me a wake up call?
I’ve booked a double room for my wife and myself and you offer me a single instead.
The porter carried our suitcases up to our rooms and I gave him a small tip - about 50p, I think.
It’ s a custom abroad to tip people waiting on you.
Each hotel runs a special laundry service.
How much do you charge a night?
We haven’t got any front rooms free.
There is a 10% service charge at our hotel.
Please, fill in this order card and place it outside your bedroom door. The breakfast tray will be placed outside your room by 7 a.m.
8. Give the English equivalents to the following words and expressions:
Oплачивать наличными, оплачивать кредитной карточкой, остановиться в гостинице, предварительный заказ по телефону, 75 долларов за сутки, одноместный номер со всеми удобствами, заполнить листок прибытия, предупреждать заранее, делать заказ на стирку белья, написать постоянный адрес, выписываться из гостиницы, заказывать номер люкс на неделю, заполнить бланк регистрации печатными буквами, связаться со служащим, отвечающим за глажение белья, продлить пребывание в гостинице, произнести имя по буквам, обслуживание в номере, плата за обслуживание.Правильно? А как насчет…? Сколько стоит номер? Завтрак входит в стоимость ?
9. Make up sentences of your own using the words and expressions from ex.8.
10. Read the texts and answer the questions following them: Types of hotels
Hotels in Britain are graded with stars from one-star to five-star ( five-star hotels are the best and most expensive ). You can also stay in a B & B (Bed & Breakfast) also called Guest Houses where you pay for a bedroom, possibly an en suite ( = room with private bathroom ) and breakfast.
* |
Small hotel. Probably no private bathroom and toilet. Probably serves breakfast only. |
** |
Some rooms have a private bathroom and toilet. Probably serves breakfast only. |
*** |
Most rooms have a private bathroom and toilet. More facilities and better services. |
**** |
Very high standard. All rooms with private bathroom and toilet, television and telephone. |
***** |
Luxury hotel. Highest international standard. |