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R eading exercises

  1. Study the following descriptions of some cruise jobs:

Hotel manager supervises hotel departments on board including housekeeping, galley, restaurants, bars and lounges. He/she is responsible for the ship’s general cleaning and interior appearance and for the cash on board.

A purser is a person who assists passengers and handles important documents. He/she manages the ship attendants to ensure the safety and comfort needs of all passengers are being met, helps guests prepare customs declarations, is responsible for security of passengers' belongings in the ship's safe and/or safety deposit boxes.

Executive chef is responsible for the food production onboard, takes care of the galley (ship kitchen) team, supervising the galley team duties and performance.

Cruise director is in charge of all on-board entertainment, creates, coordinates, and implements all the daily activities, acting master of ceremonies at social activities and evening shows.

S hip captain is in charge of all operations of a sea vessel. He/she manages a ship's crew, supervises loading and unloading of either passengers or cargo.

  1. Say whether the following statements are true or false and correct the false ones:

  1. H otel manager is responsible for the general cleaning and entertainment on board. 2. A purser handles important documents and can fill in customs declaration for guests. 3. Executive chef is responsible for security of passengers' belongings in the ship's safe. 4. Cruise director is in charge of all on-board entertainment. 5. Ship captain is in charge of food production and the galley (ship kitchen) team.

  1. Match the following phrases and questions to the responsibilities of a chef / purser / hotel manager / cruise director / captain:

  1. Have you cleaned all the cabins on the lower deck yet? hotel manager 2. Here is your jewelry, madam.______________ 3. Do you need help with this customs declaration form? ______________ 4. Let’s organize a huge Halloween party with costumes and numerous surprises for passengers. ______________ 5. Dear passengers, welcome on board of Arcadia cruise liner. Enjoy your 3-days voyage to South Carolina. ______________6. We will hold a welcome party on the first day and a farewell party on the third day. ______________ 7. Our singers and dancers as well as the audiovisual team will report to me on a daily basis. ______________ 8. I’d like to talk to all members of galley staff to discuss our food and beverage operations, so please organize a staff meeting on Friday afternoon. ______________.

Business Skills - Letter s ending Information

  1. Imagine that you are a sales and marketing director in a successful cruise line operating worldwide. You have received a letter from a big and well known travel agency containing enquiry about your service, tours, facilities and pricing. Write a response to this request according to the model:

Around the World Ltd 69 Milk Street, LONDON SW7 6AW, UK Tel: +44 20 123 4567 Fax: +44 20 765 4321 Email: info@aroundtheworldservices.com

Date

Ms. Andrea Philips Dreamtime Travel Ltd 54 Oxford Road Skagnes SK3 4RG

Dear Ms. Philips

Cruise Line Services & Fees

Thank you for your letter of 22 January enquiring about our service, tours, facilities and pricing.

Around the World Ltd offers a full range of tours around the world, mainly [SPECIFY THE TOURS HERE; include destinations, ports of departure, ports of call, etc.].

Our company is proud of its luxury cruise ships, each of which features [SPECIFY THE FACILITIES]. Indeed, there's something for everyone to discover on our most awe-inspiring ships the world has ever seen.

Besides each ship offers a unique variety of activities and dining options. Whether you seek an adrenaline rush or total tranquility, our ships have it all. Try [INCLUDE THINGS TO DO].

Kids will never be bored onboard. Our complimentary Youth Program is packed with totally awesome stuff for babies, teens and kids like [INCLUDE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR KIDS].

I have pleasure in enclosing our latest brochures and price list from which you can see that we offer an impressive variety for a highly competitive price.

I look forward to calling you in a few days.

Yours sincerely

James Brown

James T Brown Sales and marketing director

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