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  1. Check into a hotel, using the following phrases:

GUEST:

  • Hi! I’ve booked a single room in the name of ……

  • I have a reservation. My name is ………..

  • Hi! Do you have any vacancies? I need a twin room for 2 nights.

  • W hat is the price of a single room?

  • Is breakfast included?

  • What is the check-out time?

  • Is there the Internet here?

  • Is there room service?

  • Is there a bank near here?

  • Is the reception open 24 hours a day?

  • Can I have a wake-up call? Can you please wake me up at 7 o’clock?

RECEPTIONIST:

  • Good morning.

  • Sorry, what’s your name? How do you spell it? Just a moment, I’ll look it up. ……… Ah, here it is.

  • Can you fill in this form, please?

  • Sign here, please.

  • Can I have your passport, please?

  • Here is your key card. You’re in room no. 26 on the second floor.

  • The lift is at the end of the corridor.

  • You can take anything from the mini bar, we will put it on your bill.

  • Y ou can use our restaurant, the TV room, the indoor swimming pool, or our laundry service.

  1. Agree or disagree with the following statements. Give your reasons.

U se:

    1. I totally agree…

    2. That’s right…

    3. I’m sure that…

    4. It says in the text…

    5. That’s not quite right…

    6. Oh, no, quite on the contrary…

    7. I can’t agree with the statement that…

      1. The receptionist must ensure that guests are greeted first before being greeted.

      2. Room clerks not only make room assignments for arriving guests, but also normally handle advance reservations.

      3. Receptionists should not welcome guests in a sincere manner.

      4. If you haven’t booked a room, you cannot check into the hotel.

      5. If you want to check out, you must pay all your bills.

      6. T he only acceptable payment method at the hotel is a credit card.

  1. Make up a plan and retell the text according to it .

R eading exercises

  1. Read and dramatize the following dialogue:

Receptionist:

Hi there. Are you checking out now?

Guest:

Yes, sorry. I know we're a few minutes late.

Receptionist:

That's no problem. It's always really busy at check-out time anyway.

Guest:

Oh, really. The last hotel we stayed in charged us for a late check-out.

Receptionist:

The hotel isn't booked this week, so it's not a problem. How was everything?

Guest:

The room was great. The beds were really comfortable, and we weren't expecting our own fridge.

Receptionist:

I'm glad you liked it.

Guest:

The kids were disappointed that the pool wasn't open this morning, though.

Receptionist:

I apologize for that. We can't get a cleaner in any earlier than 10 am.

Guest:

Well we had a nice swim last night anyhow.

Receptionist:

Will you be putting this on your credit card?

Guest:

No. I'll pay cash.

Receptionist:

OK. So the total comes to $123.67, including tax.

Guest:

I thought it was $115 even. That's what they said yesterday when we checked in.

Receptionist:

Yes, but there is an extra room charge on your bill.

Guest:

Oh, I forgot. My husband ordered a plate of nachos. Sorry.

Receptionist:

No problem. So...from $140, here's your change. Now, I'll just need to ask you for your room keys.

XXI. Check your understanding:

1 . Why does the guest apologize when she arrives at the front desk?

a) She forgot to pay;

b) She is late checking out;

c) Her kids used the pool when it was closed;

d) Her credit card is not working.

2. Which of the following did the woman's family NOT like about the hotel?

a) The pool hours;

b) The room;

c) The beds;

d) The rate.

3. What was the woman charged for besides the room rate?

a) Telephone use;

b) Room service;

c) Pool towels;

d) A late fee.