VIII. Disagree with the statements avoiding a simple negation.

Model: Getting about the town in which you are for the first time is a simple thing.

No, that isn't correct (logical, always true, exact, etc.), I think. When people find themselves in an unknown town, they can easily lose their way;/they have to ask many passers-by how to get to the place they need to reach.

1. The tram is the most modern kind of city transport. 2. Buses are usually empty during the rush hours. 3. The British Museum is in Glasgow. 4. The Thames divides Paris into two parts. 5. The first words we use to ask about the way are: "Thank you. What's the time now?" 6. There is an underground in every British town.

 

IX. Answer your friend's questions.

1. Do you know the town you live in very well? 2. What number bus do you take when you go to work? 3. What kind of city transport do you like best? 4. What is the most convenient kind of city trans­port (if there is such)? 5. From what time in the morning till what time at night do buses, trolley-buses and trams run? 6. Are the traffic rules in Britain different from those in other European coun­tries? 7. What are traffic lights used for? 8. What is the main street in your town? 9. What are the most common conversational formulas we use when asking our way? 10. Are there conductors on buses and trams in Kyiv? How do passengers pay their fares?

 

X. Say it in English.

1.Вибачте, ви не покажете дорогу до залізниці? 2.Скажіть, як мені дістатися центрального стадіону? 3. Скажіть, будь ласка, чи пройду я так до готелю «Київ»? 4. Йдіть прямо вздовж цієї вулиці, потім поверніть направо. 5. Пройдіть прямо три квартали цією вулицею, потім повертайте наліво. 6. Йдіть прямо до високої будівлі, а там спитайте в кого-небудь. 7. Вам потрібно сісти в трамвай 18го маршруту и проїхати… Дайте поміркувати…і проїхати 4 зупинки, потім повернутися пішки назад на один квартал. 8. Їдьте автобусом до метро (це кінцева зупинка), потім на метро проїдете 4 зупинки в напрямку до центру. 9. Я доїду в цьому автобусі до Трафальгарської площі? - Боюсь, що ні. Вам потрібно сісти на 22-й або 14-й. А цей автобус їде у зворотньому напрямку. 10. Як (яким транспортом) зручніше добиратися до вашого закладу? – З готелю, де ви зупинилися, краще йти пішки або взяти таксі. – Дякую.

 

XI. Study these problem situations and try to solve them.

1.Edward was driving to his of­fice. He was in a hurry and ran over a dog. A policeman shouted "Stop!" but he didn't. He really didn't know what to do. The company director was waiting for him.

1. Where was Edward driv­ing?

2. Why did he run over a dog?

3. What did a policeman do?

4. What was his problem?

5. Dramatize the talk be­tween Edward and the po­liceman.

2.Susan saw a man at the bus stop. His back was turned but she was sure it was her brother. Susan liked to play tricks* on people. So she tapped** him on the shoulder with her um­brella and shouted: "Look out! The police are after you!" The man turned around. He was a complete stranger. She said she was very sorry.

1. Who did Susan think the man was?

2. Why didn't she see it wasn't her brother?

3. What did she do?

4. Dramatize the talk be­tween her and the stranger.

5. Susan tells her friends aft­erwards what happened.

 

UNIT VII

AT A HOTEL

Essential Words and Expressions

guest; manager, reception clerk, chambermaid, bell-boy * accommodation: single (double) room with bath (shower), suite * to reserve, to book, to put up at a hotel, to sign in (out), to recommend

 

EXERCISES

I. Study the vocabulary of the Unit.

II. Practise these sentence patterns.

1. Can you recommend a good hotel? I think you can stay at the Astoria. It's one of the best hotels in town. Can you recommend a good hotel? I think you can put up at the Savoy Hotel. It's a very comfortable hotel in the centre. What hotel can you recommend? I think you can put up at the Colonnade. It's one of the cheapest hotels I know. Besides, there is a very good restaurant there.

2.

Arriving at a hotel a visitor should register.

Arriving at a hotel a guest speaks to the reception clerk first.

Going out the guest should leave the key with the receptionist.

3.

This hotel runs a parking place for 20 or 30 cars.

The Colonnade Hotel runs two restaurants and a good bar.

The Europe Hotel runs a swimming-pool and a dancing hall.

4.

I'd like a single room overlooking the garden.

I'd like a double room on the third floor overlooking the Thames.

I'd like a quiet back single room on the fifth floor.

5.

A hotel worker who receives new guests and gives them accommoda­tion doing all the formalities is called a reception clerk.

A hotel worker who keeps bedrooms in order and does some laundry for the guests is called a maid or a chambermaid.

 

III. Memorise these dialogues. Practise them in pairs.

Which Hotel To Stay At

Pavlov: Can you recommend a good hotel for me to stay at?

Mr Hall: Why, yes. I think you can put up at the Lancaster House Hotel. It's a new modern and very comfortable hotel; telephone, hot and cold running water in every room; well-trained personnel.

Pavlov: Is it far from the centre of the city?

Mr Hall: It's just minutes away from the centre. Very close to the shops, cinemas and parks.

I'avlov: It must be a rather expensive hotel, I think.

Mr Hall: It surely isn't very cheap.

 

I'd Like a Single Room

Rogov: Good afternoon! I'd like a single room with bath for a week or so.

Reception Clerk: Very well, sir. Have you made reservations?

Rogov: In a way yes. I rang up my friend and he said he had booked accommodation with you.

Reception Clerk: Let me see. What is your name, please?

Rogov: My name is Rogov, Oleg Rogov.

Reception Clerk: I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch your name. Would you mind spelling it or writing down here in block.letters?

Rogov: R—о—g—о—v, of Russian Fediration.

Reception Clerk: Thank you. Well, everything is all right. Will you register, please? Here is an arrival card'.

 

Have you Filled In the Arrival Card?

Reception Clerk: Have you filled in your arrival card, Mr Rogov?

Rogov: Oh yes, here you are.

Reception Clerk: May I have your passport, please? Thank you. We can give you a very good single room with bath overlooking the street. Will it suit you, sir?

Rogov: I think it will. What's the rate per night?

Reception Clerk: Bed and board is £ 3.50 p (3 and a half pounds).

Rogov: I hope there is a telephone in the room, isn't there?

Reception Clerk: Yes, of course.

 

Unfortunately We Are Packed Full

Mr Phillips: Good morning. I'd like a double room with bath.

Reception Clerk: I'm very sorry, but we are packed full. With so many delegates arriving now to take part in the international congress, accommodation must be scarce at any town hotel.

Mr Phillips: What can you recommend?

Reception Clerk: Well, there is a small private guest house round the corner. You may try there. I'm very sorry, sir.

 

How Long Will You Stay?

Reception Clerk: May I ask you, Mr Pavlov, how many days are you planning to stay with us?

Pavlov: I expect to stay at least for a week, probably more, until

the eighteenth of June.

Reception Clerk: Very good, sir. Would you mind letting us know the day before you leave the hotel? We can then have your bill ready for you.

Pavlov: I'll let you know, to be sure.

Reception Clerk (to the bell-boy): Please show Mr Pavlov up to his room.

 

6. Wake Me Up at Seven-Thirty

Rogov: What time is breakfast served here?

Reception Clerk: Do you want it to be served in your room, sir?

Rogov: Oh no! I just wanted you to wake me up tomorrow morning. Reception

Clerk: Breakfast is served from seven-thirty to nine-thirty.

Rogov: I see. So wake me up at seven-thirty, please. Reception

Clerk: Very well, sir.

 

I'd Like to Have It by Tomorrow

Chambermaid: Did you ring, sir?

Pavlov: Yes. There's something wrong with the bath. It doesn't hold water. Then I have some laundry here. Will you please take it?

Chambermaid: Certainly, sir.

Pavlov: When can I have it back?

Chambermaid: Well, it depends on how many things you have got to wash. Oh, only these shirts? I think we can manage by tomor­row morning.

Pavlov: It's all right. Tomorrow suits me.

 

I'm Signing Out Today

Reception Clerk: You are signing out today, aren't you?

Pavlov: Yes, I'll only pack my suit-case and come down to pay the bill. Make it ready, please. Reception

Clerk: Shall I send the porter to help you with the luggage, Mr Pavlov?

Pavlov: Yes, please. And let him call the taxi for 11 o'clock.

Reception Clerk: Just a minute, Mr Pavlov! Where are we to for­ward your letters?

Pavlov: I'm leaving for home. You have my address, haven't you?