Путешествие - Travelling. Руденко Т.П. - 12 стр.

                   3. On the Safe Side                                       are very cheap in Saint Cuthbert. Oh, and you can walk to the
                                                                             sea in two minutes.
A: How long will you be staying (1) in Warsaw?                           A: Hmm… it sounds good. I’d like to make a reservation.
B: About a week or so.
                                                                         B: One moment, madam / sir, and I’ll get you a booking form.
A: Will you go there by car? (2)
B: No, I find it more convenient to fly. (3)
                                                                                            6. Wildlife Lover
A: Have you reserved a room in a hotel yet?
B: No, I haven’t. Ought I to have done so?                               Travel Agent: Good morning, can I help you?
A: I think so. Warsaw hotels are full up (4) this time of the year.      Customer:     Yes. Have you got any brochures on Africa? I’m a
B: I’ll book a room right away (5) to be on the safe side.                             keen photographer and I’d like to spend some time
             Or: (1) How long do you intend to stay …                                  photographing the animals.
                  (2) Will you be driving here?                          TA:           Well, we can offer you various package deals. What
                  (3) I prefer flying / I’d (much) rather fly                          kind of accommodation would you prefer?
                  (4) Warsaw hotels are packed…                          C:            Oh, a good hotel. I don’t like to be uncomfortable –
                  (5) I’ll reserve a room just/ right now / at once                    I’m not the camping type.
                                                                         TA:           Well, I think we have something here to suit you.
              4. Asking for Information                                                Let’s see. We have two weeks in Kenya. It looks
                                                                                       very attractive, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
A: I looked through this brochure last night, and I’d like to book the                 They also guarantee plenty of wildlife.
    summer holiday in Egypt.                                             C:            That sounds good. Thanks. I’ll take the brochure
B: Yes, sir / madam … The Hotel Cleopatra?                                             and have a look at it tonight.
A: That’s right … how far is it from the hotel to the beach?
B: … about a two-minute walk.
A: Good. How hot is it in Egypt in July?                                                        7. Changes
B: About 280C.
                                                                         A: Oh, by the way, have you heard of the changes in our plans?
                                                                         B: No, I haven’t. Go ahead and tell me!
                 5. In a Travel Agency
                                                                         A: We aren’t going to Birmingham tomorrow, owing to some diffi-
A: Good afternoon.                                                           culties in reserving rooms.
B: Good afternoon, madam / sir.                                          B: As long as we do visit Birmingham some time, I don’t mind.
A: I’m interested in the holiday in Saint Cuthbert.                      A: So tomorrow morning we are going to Edinburgh instead.
B: Ah, yes … The Caribbean! I can recommend it highly.                   B: Incidentally, are we flying there?
A: Can you tell me a little bit more about it?                           A: No, we are taking an express train.
B: Of, course, madam / sir. It’s an excellent package holiday. You’ll    B: As a matter of fact, I prefer it that way. You see more.
    travel on a scheduled flight. You’ll be met at the airport, and
    taken to your hotel. You won’t have to pay airport taxes. They                       8. It’s a Small World!
    are included in the price. The hotel is very near the beach, and
    it’s got a swimming pool and a discotheque. It’s a very modern       A: I’m on holiday next month.
    hotel, it was built last year. The restaurant’s superb, and drinks   B: So am I.
                                                                         A: I need a change.

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