Exercise 3 Render the contents of the dialogue in indirect speech with the use of the highlighted words.
Exercise 4 Give all possible answers to the given phrases:
1)– What types of souvenirs were you looking for?
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2) – What are some of the favorite gifts in your family?
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3) – Why don't we try checking prices a little farther away from the tourist section?
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Shuttle Bus at the Airport
Exercise 1 Practice reading the following words and word combinations. Be sure in their pronunciation. Learn them by heart.
| Where are you headed? | Куда ты направляешься? |
| to be upfront | быть искренним |
| exact change | без сдачи |
| smaller bills | более мелкие купюры |
| a bunch of stops | куча остановок |
| to break large bills | разбить крупные купюры |
| ATM machine | банкомат |
| to owe | быть должным |
Exercise 2 Learn the following dialogues
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A: Is this where I catch the Super Shuttle?
B: Yes, this is where you catch the Super Shuttle. Where are you headed?
A: I am headed home to Pasadena.
B: You can tell where each van is headed by the name on the front of the van. I am the driver for Glendale, but your van should be along in a minute.
A: Do you know how much it costs to get to Pasadena?
B: I believe the cost of that trip is sixty dollars.
A: Do you know if the shuttle goes directly to Pasadena, or does it make a lot of stops?
B: Before you pay the driver, you need to ask him. He needs to be upfront with you about the number of stops he will be making.
A: Do I need to have exact change?
B: You don't need exact change, but it is useful to have smaller bills.
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A: They told me inside that I should catch the Super Shuttle here.
B: You are in the right place to catch the Super Shuttle. What is your destination?
A: I am trying to get to my home in Pasadena.
B: Look at the sign on the front of the van to tell where each van is headed. My van is going to Glendale, but yours will be along in minute.
A: How much does a trip to Pasadena cost?
B: If I remember correctly, that trip costs sixty dollars.
A: I am hoping that this shuttle goes straight to my city without making a bunch of stops.
B: Always ask the driver how many stops he plans to make before you pay him.
A: If I have large bills, should I break them while I am waiting?
B: It is better if you have cash close to the amount of the fare. There is an ATM machineright over there.
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A: Am I in the right place to catch the Super Shuttle?
B: This is the Super Shuttle stop. Where are you trying to get to?
A: My final destination is my home in Pasadena.
B: The destination of each van is always written across the top. I have Glendale written on mine, but your van will be here shortly.
A: What is the price of a shuttle trip to Pasadena?
B: The trip to Pasadena costs sixty dollars.
A: I need to know if this shuttle is going to make a lot of stops or go straight to Pasadena.
B: If you find out the driver will be making too many stops on the way, you may wish to wait for a more direct shuttle.
A: What should I pay the driver with?
B: There is an ATM machine over by that wall. It is best if you have bills close to the amount that you will owe.
Exercise 3 Render the contents of the dialogue in indirect speech with the use of the highlighted words.
Exercise 4 Give all possible answers to the given phrases:
1)– Where are you headed?
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2) – Do you know how much it costs to get to Pasadena?
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3) – What should I pay the driver with?
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4) – If I have large bills, should I break them?
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PART II. At a Hotel
1. Calling to Get a Reservation
Exercise 1 Practice reading the following words and word combinations. Be sure in their pronunciation. Learn them by heart.
| room rates | цены на номера |
| to go up | вырасти, подняться |
| a queen-size bed | двуспальная кровать |
| a single queen-size bed | одна большая кровать |
| handle | иметь дело, переносить |
| to be confirmed | быть подтвержденным |
| area code | код региона |
| to approve of | одобрять |
| оne minor problem | одна небольшая проблема |
| a reasonable price / a fair price | умеренная цена |
| to quit smoking | бросить курить |
| front desk | отдел регистрации гостей |
| to run | работать, отвечать за |
| do you mind | не возражаете |
| to be verified | подтверждать, выполнять |
| to assist | помогать |
Exercise 2 Learn the following dialogues
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A: I'd like to reserve a hotel room.
B: That should be no problem. May I have your full name, please?
A: My name is John Sandals.
B: Hello, Mr. Sandals. My name is Michelle. What days do you need that reservation, sir?
A: I'm planning to visit New York from Friday, April 14 until Monday, April 17.
B: Our room rates recently went up. Is that okay with you, Mr. Sandals?
A: How much per night are we talking about?
B: Each night will be $308.
A: That price is perfectly acceptable.
B: Wonderful! Do you prefer a smoking or nonsmoking room?
A: Nonsmoking, please.
B: Next question: Is a queen-size bed okay?
A: That sounds fine.
B: Okay, Mr. Sandals. Your reservation is in our computer. All we need now is a phone number.
A: Certainly. My phone number is 626-555-1739.
B: Thank you, Mr. Sandals. We look forward to seeing you in New York!
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A: Hi there, I want to reserve a hotel room.
B: No problem at all. Could I have your full name, please?
A: Sure, John Sandals.
B: Hi, Mr. Sandals. I'm Michelle, at your service. When do you need the room?
A: My plans are to be there April 14th to the 17th.
B: We have new room rates, sir. Will that be acceptable to you?
A: It depends on the price, of course. What is it?
B: It's $308 a night.
A: I have no problem with that.
B: Great! Would you prefer smoking or nonsmoking?
A: Definitely nonsmoking. I can'thandle that smell.
B: Nonsmoking. Now, is a queen-size bed okay?
A: No problem.
B: Great, Mr. Sandals. Your reservation is confirmed. Now all I need is your phone number.
A: Of course! It's area code 626-555-1739.
B: Thank you so much, Mr. Sandals. We look forward to seeing you!
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A: I need to reserve a room.
B: Not a problem. May I have your name, please?
A: Of course. I'm John Sandals.
B: Hi, sir. My name is Michelle. Could you tell me when you need the room?
A: Right now. I plan to be there in April from the 14th to the 17th.
B: Perhaps you didn't know that we have new room rates. Do you find that acceptable, sir?
A: Maybe. How much is a room?
B: The price per night is $308.
A: That sounds fine to me.
B: Fantastic! Would you like a smoking or nonsmoking room?
A: I hate cigarettes! Nonsmoking.
B: That'll be nonsmoking. Now, do you approve of a single queen-size bed?
A: That'll be no problem.
B: I'm happy to hear that, sir. Your reservation is all set except for your phone number.
A: Sure! My number is 626-555-1739.
B: 626-555-1739. Thank you for doing business with us, Mr. Sandals.
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A: I need a hotel room.
B: That's no problem at all. May I have your name, please?
A: Certainly. My name is John Sandals.
B: It's a pleasure, Mr. Sandals. My name is Michelle. What days will you need a room?
A: Friday afternoon, April 14 through Monday morning, April 17.
B: One minor problem, sir. Our prices are now slightly higher. Is that acceptable, sir?
A: Please tell me the price, so I can make a decision.
B: It'll be $308 nightly.
A: That's a reasonable price.
B: Good! Now, sir, do you have a preference for smoking or nonsmoking?
A: I quit smoking, so nonsmoking.
B: I hear you, sir. Nonsmoking. Now, about the bed, is a queen-size okay?
A: A queen sounds great.
B: Okay, sir, let me reserve those dates, there. Now, if you just tell me your phone number.
A: That would be 626-555-1739.
B: That's 626-555-1739. Thank you so much for choosing our hotel, sir!
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A: I need a room for a few days.
B: That won't be a problem. Could you please tell me your name?
A: John Sandals. That's S A N D A L S.
B: Sir, I'm Michelle, andI run the front desk. Please tell me the days you'll be here.
A: I'll be there in April: Friday through Monday, the 14th through the 17th.
B: We recently changed many things here, sir, including our prices. Do you mind, sir?
A: Possibly. What's the actual price?
B: The price will be $308 a night.
A: $308! That's not bad.
B: Very good. Now, Mr. Sandals, about the room, smoking or nonsmoking?
A: Nonsmoking, definitely!
B: Most of our clients prefer nonsmoking. Now, does a queen sound okay?
A: Yes, that'll be just fine.
B: One more second, sir. Your reservation is now verified, so all I need is your phone number.
A: It's 626-555-1739.
B: Let me repeat that: 626-555-1739. Okay, sir, we look forward to seeing you in April!
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A: Can I reserve a hotel room?
B: I assure you, that's not a problem. What is your full name, please?
A: My name's John Sandals.
B: It's a pleasure to assist you. Please tell me when you'll need the room, sir.
A: If my plans don't change, I'll need a room April 14 till April 17.
B: Sir, our room prices are slightly higher than you may have thought. Will that be okay?
A: Tell me how much it will be, and I can tell you if it's okay.
B: Only $308 per night, before taxes, of course.
A: $308 a night? That's a fair price.
B: Now, as for the room, sir, do you prefer smoking or nonsmoking?
A: Nonsmoking, please.
B: Nonsmoking. Now, sir, does a single queen-size bed meet your approval?
A: I have absolutely no problem with that.
B: Queen, nonsmoking. Okay, sir, your room is reserved. Now if you'll just give me your phone number.
A: Not a problem. The number is 626-555-1739.
B: Thank you for making a reservation with us. We look forward to seeing you in April!
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