Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К. - 25 стр.

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Lesson 4
CHECKING TO A HOTEL
I. NOTE
Many hotels in large American cities are in high-rise buildings like the Peachtree
Plaza in Atlanta. As in most countries, rates will vary according to the amenities and
location of the hotel. Room rates are highest in cities like New York, Chicago and
San Francisco. When making a reservation, don't hesitate to request a lower rate.
Most hotels give discounts to business travelers (request the business rate) and on weekends.
When making a reservation by phone or mail, you will be given the option of
guaranteeing by credit card. This means that your room will be held for you for an
arrival after 6 p.m. If you decide not to stay at the hotel, you must call to cancel. Oth-
erwise, your credit card will be charged for one nights' stay.
II. DIALOGUE
Front Desk Clerk: Welcome to the Peachtree Plaza. Do you have a reservation?
You: Yes, I do. I’ll be staying for two or three days.
Front Desk Clerk: Are you here for business or pleasure?
You: Excuse me?
Front Desk Clerk: Is this a business trip or just a vacation?
You: Both, actually. My aunt died recently in Atlanta. I’ve come to take care of her estate.
Front Desk Clerk: I’m sorry for your loss. By the way, will you be paying cash or
with a credit card?
You: A credit card. What’s the rate?
Front Desk Clerk: $129,00 per night. There’s also a complementary continental
breakfast. Here, I’ll make a copy of your card.
You: Where’s my room?
Front Desk Clerk: Take the elevator on the right to the seventy-fifth floor. You’re in
room 758. The bellman will bring your bags later.
(You leave the lobby for the elevator. You can’t believe that you’re spending the
night on the seventy-fifth floor of an American skyscraper. You're a little nervous as
the elevator doors close).
III. GRAMMAR EXERCISES
1. Write new sentences using the structure in section a
(a friend of mine etc.).
Example: I am writing to one of my friends.
I'm writing to a friend of mine
.
1. We met one of your relations. We met a ... .
2. Henry borrowed one of my books. Henry ... .
3. Tom invited some of his friends to his flat. Tom … .
4. We had dinner with one of our neighbors.

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