Unit 4. Staying at a hotel

Exercise 1. Прочтите в грамматическом справочнике информацию о степенях сравнения прилагательных и наречий § 9, выучите слова и выражения с различными степенями сравнения и используйте их в собственных предложениях:

1. to make a quick reservation – сделать быстрый заказ в гостинице

2. to book the cheapest room – заказать самую дешевую комнату

3. to have the most expensive double/single room – взять самую дорогую комнату на двоих/одного

4. to have a nice room with twin beds – взять хорошую комнату с двумя кроватями

5. to be well equipped – быть хорошо оборудованным

6. the cheaper…the better – чем дешевле, тем лучше

7. the most remarkable service – наиболее прекрасное обслуживание

8. the best swimming –pool and fitness centre – наилучший плавательный бассейн и фитнес центр.

9. to be easier to use – быть более удобным в использовании

10. to be much more comfortable – быть гораздо более комфортабельным

11. to be not the best/worst – быть не самым лучшим / не самым худшим

Exercise 2. Повторите по грамматическому справочнику информацию о степенях сравнения прилагательных и наречий §9 и переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. I would like to stay in the world-famous 5 star-hotel “Hilton”.

2. It is one of the most remarkable hotels in the world.

3. It is possible to make a quick reservation in a hotel by phone or by e-mail.

4. The more stars there are next to the name of the hotel, the better the service is going to be.

5. You can enjoy the best swimming-pool and fitness centre.

6. The rooms in this hotel are much more comfortable than in any other hotel.

7. If you don’t have much money, you may stay in any other hotel, which is not the best and is not the worst.

8. The rooms in such hotel are cheaper, but for you – the cheaper- the better, as you can save much money.

9. Any 5 star-hotel is well-equipped with telephones, computers, faxes and e-mail.

Exercise 3. Прочтите в грамматическом справочнике информацию о способах передачи будущего действия § 10 и расскажите о предполагаемом путешествии и пребывании в отеле, используя вопросы:

1. Where will you go in summer?

2. What hotel will you choose, if you have much money?

3. What room will you choose, if you travel with your family?

4. What services would you like to have at a hotel?

5. How long are you going to stay at a hotel?

6. Would you like to have a quiet room with the view or a noisy room facing the street?

7. Would you like to reserve a room over the phone or personally?

8. Would you like to pay for your stay cash or by credit card?

9. Are you going to tip your maid or waiter for a good service?

Exercise 4. Повторите в грамматическом справочнике информацию об образовании простого прошедшего времени § 8 и расскажите об отеле в прошедшем времени.

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Wellington hotel is one of the best hotels in New York City. It provides courteous, warm, personal service. It is located close to the most prestigious addresses in New York City. It has been designed to meet the requirements of any traveler. The lobby of the hotel has a gift shop. The hotel staff can arrange sightseeing tours, airport transportation and taxi service. A coffee shop and a restaurant can be found not only in the lobby. They cook for their quests the most delicious food to any taste. If you are fond of national cuisine you may go to any restaurant not far from the hotel, as it is located close to the most magnificent restaurants, nightspots and cultural centers in New York.