Places of Interest in London .

Hyde Park. It's the London's largest and most fashionable park. It was once a royal hunting forest. There are restaurants and bars at each end of the Serpentine lake. Hire a boat.

Downing Street. Number 10, Downing Street has been the home of the British Prime Minister since 1735.

The Houses of Parliament. Its official name is the Palace of Westminster. Most of the building was built in 1840 after the fire of 1834 destroyed the old palace. At the north end of the building, by Westminster Bridge, there is the famous clock tower, Big Ben. In fact Big Ben is really the name of the bell in the tower, not of the clock.

The Tower of London. It's the London's oldest building. Since it was built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, this castle has been a Royal palace, a prison, a place of execution, a zoo, the Royal Mint, and an observatory. Today it's a museum and houses the Crown Jewels. The Natural Museum. It's situated in Kensington and is one of London's greatest museums. There is a huge collection of animals and plants, including a quarter of a million butterflies, a blue whale and the famous dinosaur skeletons. There is a cafeteria, a gift shop, and a book shop.

Madame Tussauds, Morylebone Road. The famous Waxworks Museum has the models of famous people from pop stars to prime ministers, displays of battles and a Chamber of Horror.

 

VARIANT 11.

Read the dialogue and fill in the gaps with own words.

You are a front-desk cashier in the Victoria Hotel. Help your guest with checking out procedure.

You: (Поздоровайтесь. Спросите, чем можете помочь.)

Guest: I’d like to check out now.

You: (Спросите, как зовут клиента, номер его комнаты.)

Guest: Tomas Brown. Room number - 231.

You: (Попросите подождать минутку, выпишите ему счет (to draw up the bill). Отдаете счет клиенту.)

Guest: And what’s this amount for?

You: (Объясните, что это за звонки, сделанные из номера. А это за просмотр видео.)

Guest: I see. May I pay by traveler’s cheques?

You: (Конечно. Спасибо. Вот ваш счет.)

Read and translate the text into Russian.

ME London*****

With a stay at ME London, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from King's College London and Lyceum Theatre. This 5-star hotel is close to St. Paul's Cathedral and Big Ben.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 157 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Relax and take in city views from the privacy of your room. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Dining. Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.

 

VARIANT 12.

Read the dialogue and fill in the gaps with own words.

You are a receptionist in the New-York Hotel. Help your guest with to check in.

Guest: Good evening. My name is Morison. I have a reservation for today.

You: (Поздоровайтесь. Скажите, что получили его телекс (telex). 1-местный номер на трое суток, отъезд 12 апреля. Спросите, не желает ли клиент зарегистрироваться сейчас и заполнить форму.)

Guest: Thank you.

You: (Отдайте ему ключ и номерок, скажите, что его номер 200. Спросите, не желает ли клиент поужинать сегодня.)

Guest: Perhaps later.

You: (Объясните, где находится ресторан, скажите, что он открыт до 11 вечера. Но если клиент пожелает поужинать позднее, пусть просто попросит обслуживание номеров организовать ему ужин в номере.)

Guest: That’s fine. Thanks.

You: (Скажите, что коридорный проведет его до номера. Пожелайте клиенту хорошо провести время в вашем отеле.)

Guest: Thank you.