V. E. Complete the sentences with “and” or “but”

1. I often go shopping at the supermarket … I’m going there now. 2. He smokes 10 cigarettes a day … he’s smoking a cigar at the moment. 3. She walks to work … this week she’s taking a bus. 4. They usually eat at home … today they are having dinner in a restaurant. 5. She likes music … she is going to the concert now. 6. This city has got many museums …it has got a sports stadium 7. The city has got many small food shops … it has got a lot of bars. 8. All … one student were present. 9. I saw him … a moment. 10. When he came to the station the train left … a few minutes before. 11. There are a lot of parks … lots of hotels.

V. F. Make up sentences with and and but about the city you know

e. g. Architecture is interesting but the streets are dirty.

1. small city / full of history 2. two theatres / no cathedrals 3. very beautiful city / expensive city to live in 4. excellent restaurants / expensive restaurants 5. no cars and lorries / lots of tourists 6. modern and lively / not quiet 7. modern transport system / no swimming pool 8. some beautiful beaches / lots of tourists 9. well-known monuments / well-known cathedrals 10. be famous for its theatres / be famous for Chaikovsky Conservatoire, the country’s leading school of music

V. G. Translate the sentences

1. Этот город не очень большой, но в нем много музеев и исторических памятников. 2. В городе много магазинов и много баров. 3. Она ходит на работу пешком, а сегодня она поехала на автобусе. 4. В городе 2 театра, но нет собора. 5. В городе много превосходных, но дорогих ресторанов.

VI. A. Practise the dialogue (EE № 8) - Good morning. Can I help you? - Good morning. Have you got any rooms available for the weekend? - Certainly. Is that for one night or two? - Erm, two nights – Friday and - Oh, I’m sorry, what’s your name, sir? - It’s White. John White. - How do you spell it? - W-H-I-T-E. - Oh yes sir, we have your reservation. You have room number 244. I see … Mr White. And can I have your address? - Yes. 52, Mill Hill Road, London W 3. - And your telephone number? - Oh-one-six, one-double nine, three-six, double four-eight. How much is it a night? - It’s 20 pounds. - Is breakfast included? - Of course, sir. Would you like an

Saturday. - Do you want a single or a double room? - Oh, double please, with a bath. - I’m sorry but all double rooms are taken. - But I have already booked a double room with a bath. evening meal? - No, thanks, just breakfast. Can I pay by credit card? - Yes, sure. Could you sign the register, please? - Yes, of course. - Here is your key. The porter will bring your luggage in a moment. - Thank you. And where’s the lift? - It’s on the left, around the corner. - One more thing. Can we have a wake- up call at 7.30, please? - Of course, sir. I hope you enjoy your stay. - Thank you.

VI. B. Read the text The Merton Hotel (Easy English № 8)

The Merton Hotel is a large three-storey hotel in the centre of Tilsbury minutes from the elegant shopping and theatre districts, 40 minutes from the airport, 5 minutes from the underground. It has forty-one single rooms and seventy-three double rooms. There are eighty rooms with a bath and thirty-four rooms with a shower. There are two posh restaurants, a coffee shop, a bar, and a spacious cocktail lounge. There is also a swimming pool.

All the rooms have telephones, cable television and central heating. The hotel has a lift and a car park opposite the hotel. Credit cards are accepted.

VI. C. Answer the questions: 1. Where is The Merton Hotel situated? 2. Is it far from the underground? 3. How many rooms does it have? 4. What modern conveniences does the hotel have? 5. Are credit cards accepted?