Exercise 2 Learn the following dialogues
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A: I'd like to request some more amenities.
B: Amenities? What do you mean by amenities, sir?
A: The free stuff, you know, the soap, lotion, shampoo, etc.
B: I see. Sir, if I may ask: Have you used up all the amenities in your room?
A: Not at all. I still have enough for the next few days.
B: Then what is the problem, sir?
A: I need some to keep as souvenirs!
B: Souvenirs?
A: Yes, souvenirs. Trinketsto remember my trip by!
B: We do have a souvenir shop on the first floor, sir.
A: That's not the same. I never pay for hotel souvenirs!
B: I'll call housekeeping. Someone will be up with more amenities shortly.
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A: I need more amenities, please.
B: Could you be a little more specific, sir?
A: To be more specific, the free stuff, like soap, lotion, and shampoo.
B: I understand. Now, you're saying that you've already used up all your amenities?
A: No! I've got all I need for my stay here.
B: So, what's the problem?
A: I need souvenirs!
B: You want some souvenirs!
A: Yes, yes. Souvenirs.
B: But, sir, our souvenir shop carries all those items.
A: That's not the same thing. If you buy hotel souvenirs, they have no sentimental value.
B: I understand, sir. I'll call housekeeping. You'll have your souvenirs shortly.
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A: How do I get more amenities?
B: I'm sorry, sir. I'm not sure I understand.
A: I'm talking about the free stuff, like soap and shampoo.
B: Oh, I see. So, you're saying that you've already run out of your amenities.
A: No, no. I've got plenty left.
B: Now I'm confused again! What is the problem?
A: What am I going to do about souvenirs?
B: Oh, I get it! You want souvenirs!
A: Yes, I've got enough soap for my use, but no extra soap for souvenirs.
B: Sir, our souvenir shop carries all those items, and as a guest you get a discount.
A: Please! Free souvenirs are the only true souvenirs.
B: I understand completely, sir. Housekeeping will bring you souvenirs in just a moment.
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A: Yes, I need more amenities.
B: By amenities, exactly what do you mean, please?
A: You know, the things that are free, like the soap and the shampoo.
B: Okay, I got it. You've already run out of all your amenities?
A: No, I still have plenty left, even if I took three baths a day.
B: I'm more confused now than before. How is there a problem?
A: I need to take home some souvenirs!
B: Okay, finally I understand. You would like souvenirs!
A: Yes, souvenirs that I can take home and add to my collection.
B: If it's souvenirs you want, sir, just visit our souvenir shop. It has everything.
A: Are you kidding? Whoever heard of paying for hotel souvenirs?
B: No problem at all, sir. Housekeeping will deliver you all the amenities you like in a bit.
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A: I need some more amenities, please.
B: I'm not sure I'm following you, sir.
A: Specifically, I'm talking about the little things, like soap and shampoo.
B: Oh, now I understand! So, you've already used up all your amenities?
A: No, I'm not even halfway through my supply.
B: I'm losing you, sir. What's the problem?
A: What's the use of going to a hotel if you don't take home souvenirs?
B: Okay, I got it. You're collecting souvenirs!
A: There you go. My friends expect me to bring home souvenirs.
B: Have you visited our souvenir shop, sir? It's loaded with all kinds of items.
A: I've never paid for a hotel souvenir in my life, and I don't intend to start now.
B: Sir, housekeeping will bring you a basketful of amenities momentarily.
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)– How do I get more amenities?
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2) – Whoever heard of paying for hotel souvenirs?
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3) – What's the use of going to a hotel if you don't take home souvenirs?
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Asking Where to Make a Copy
Exercise 1 Practice reading the following words and word combinations. Be sure in their pronunciation. Learn them by heart.
| long lines | длинные очереди |
| Is there a charge? | Надо ли платить? |
| а dime is still a bargain | десять центов - все еще сделка |
| a nickel | монета в пять центов |
| the good old days | старые добрые времена |
Exercise 2 Learn the following dialogues
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A: I need to copy a document immediately.
B: We have a copy machine in our computer lab, located on the first floor.
A: Great! How much is it for a copy?
B: The price per copy is ten cents.
A: That sounds reasonable. I'll be down there immediately.
B: There shouldn't be any long lines, sir.
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A: I need to copy something right now.
B: Our computer lab on the first floor has a copy machine, sir.
A: Great! How much per copy?
B: Sir, one copy is ten cents.
A: I'll be down there shortly.
B: You probably won't have to wait for anyone, sir.
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A: I need to make a copy of something at once.
B: There's a copy machine on the first floor in our computer lab, sir.
A: Fantastic! Is there a charge?
B: It's ten cents a copy, sir.
A: I'm only making one copy, so I guess I can afford it.
B: A dime is still a bargain, sir.
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A: I need to make a copy of a document as soon as possible.
B: No problem, sir. There's a copy machine in our computer lab.
A: Very good. How much does each copy cost?
B: Each copy will cost you a dime, sir.
A: A dime? I remember when copies used to cost a nickel.
B: There aren't many things you can get for a nickel, sir.
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A: Can you tell me where I could make a copy of a document right now?
B: Sir, you can come downstairs right now to the computer lab.
A: That's great. I don't suppose the copy machine is free for guests?
B: Sir, each copy is ten cents or one dime, whichever you prefer.
A: In the good old days, it was only five cents a copy. I'll be right down.
B: Those were the good old days, sir, indeed.
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