- •Unit 1 definition of tourism
- •Vocabulary focus
- •Match the equivalents
- •Match the synonyms:
- •Match the antonyms:
- •Match the words with their definitions:
- •Insert prepositions where necessary:
- •Translate the sentences into English:
- •Answer the questions on the text:
- •State whether the following statements are true or false. Comment on the true statements and correct the false ones.
- •9. Give a definition of the term tourism using the following words and phrases:
- •10. Divide the text into other logical parts and entitle each of them.
- •11. Give a summary of the text. Unit 2 people in tourism
- •The tour operator
- •The travel agent
- •The tourism manager
- •The tour guide
- •The animator
- •IV. Match the terms with the definitions:
- •V. Pick out the right definition:
- •VI. Fill in the blanks using the words given below:
- •VII. Translate the sentences from Russian into English:
- •Unit 3 tourist companies
- •Tour operators
- •Travel agencies
- •Tourist information offices
- •Tourist outlets
- •Free-lancers
- •Vocabulary drill
- •Match up:
- •II. Cross out one odd term in each line:
- •III. Group the following terms according to the titles in the table (3 terms in each group):
- •IV. Match the terms with the definitions:
- •V. Pick out the right definition:
- •VI. Fill in the blanks:
- •VII. Translate the sentences from Russian into English:
- •Unit 4 pages from the history of tourism
- •How it all started
- •Tourism in the 19th century
- •Thomas cook company
- •The world tourism organization
- •The outset of tourism in russia
- •Vocabulary drill
- •I. Match up:
- •II. Cross out one odd term in each line:
- •III. Group the following terms according to the titles in the table (3 terms in each group):
- •IV. Match the terms with the-definitions:
- •Pick out the right definition:
- •VI. Fill in the blanks:
- •VII. Translate the sentences from Russian into English:
- •Unit 5 types of tourism
- •Leisure tourism
- •Sports tourism
- •Business tourism
- •Incentive tourism
- •Familiarization tourism
- •Vocabulary drill
- •Give English equivalents.
- •Match up:
- •III. Cross out one odd term in each line:
- •IV. Group the following terms according to the titles in the table (3 terms in each group):
- •V. Match the terms with the definitions:
- •VI. Pick up the right definition:
- •VI. Insert prepositions where necessary.
- •VII. Fill in the blanks:
- •Fill in the blanks with the words given below.
- •Unit 6 people in hospitality
- •The receptionist
- •The concierge
- •The hotel manager
- •The chef
- •The restaurant manager
- •Vocabulary drill
- •I. Match up:
- •II. Cross out one odd term in each line:
- •III. Group the following terms according to the titles in the table (6 terms in each group):
- •IV. Match the terms with the definitions:
- •V. Pick out the right definition:
- •VI. Fill in the blanks :
- •Unit 7 hotel services
- •The front office
- •The bell service
- •The housekeeping
- •The telephone department
- •The security department
- •Vocabulary drill
- •Match up:
- •Cross out one odd term in each line:
- •Group the following terms according to the titles in the table (5 terms in each group):
- •Match the terms with the definitions:
- •Pick out the right definition:
- •VI. Fill in the blanks:
- •Unit 8 types of hotels
- •The inexpensive hotel
- •The moderate hotel
- •The expensive hotel
- •The deluxe hotel
- •The superdeluxe hotel
- •Vocabulary drill
- •Match up:
- •II. Cross out one odd term in each line:
- •III. Group the following terms according to the titles in the table (7 terms in each group):
- •III. Match the terms with the definitions:
- •V. Pick out the right definition:
- •VI. Fill in the blanks:
The superdeluxe hotel
The superdeluxe hotel is usually called the luxury hotel. Such hotels are also known under the name of the 5-star hotels.
These are exceptionally luxurious hotels. Extremely comfortable and luxurious guestrooms are offered to the guests. Perfectly appointed public rooms are provided for the needs of the guests: lounges, banquet halls, conference rooms.
The superdeluxe hotels offer the greatest convenience, the best comfort and the widest service to their guests.
All guestrooms include private bathrooms. All guestrooms are fitted with up-to-date equipment and amenities: room telephones, colour TV-sets, home videos, background music, mini-bars, full-length mirrors, excellent furniture.
A variety of recreational facilities is provided for the guests: swimming-pools, health clubs and fitting centres, saunas, solariums, beauty parlours. Where gambling is allowed, the superdeluxe hotels contain casinos and night clubs.
The superdeluxe hotels provide all-night lounge service and all-night room service. Private parking lots are provided for the guests.
A variety of restaurants and bars cater for the needs of all kinds of visitors. They are open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, linner and supper.
The superdeluxe hotels have got a very high proportion of employees to guests and guestrooms. It means that a large number of people are employed to serve the guests. The proportion may be three employees to one guestroom. The employees are perfectly trained to meet the high standards of service.
The superdeluxe hotels are built and designed to provide service for wealthy and important guests. Such hotels are located in fashionable neighbourhoods with the best views and convenient connections. Limousine service is available, too.
Comprehension questions
How are superdeluxe hotels also called?
What kind of accommodation is offered in superdeluxe hotels?
What are the guestrooms fitted with?
What sort of recreational facilities are provided in superdeluxe hotels?
What kind of services are offered in superdeluxe hotels?
How high is the proportion of employees to one guest or one guestroom? What does it mean?
Where are superdeluxe hotels located?
Vocabulary drill
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modestly, extremely, exceptionally, lavatory, reasonably, formally;
condo, van, all-in, tent, maitre d', fam trip, maid;
fashionable neighbourhood, convenient connections, parking lot, gambling is allowed, lounge service, luxurious guestrooms;
swimming-pool, mini-bar, air-conditioning, up-to-date, employee, all-night;
sports grounds, solarium, swimming-pool, income, sauna, fitness centre, health club;
comforts, amenities, facilities, conveniences, equipment, services;
night club, superdeluxe hotel, casino, beauty parlour, beachfront, boatel.