At the seaside

Mrs. Hilton: It’s much fresher here than in London.

Mr. Hilton: Yes, it was so stuffy in the train with the carriage so crowded, I hate trains and buses.

Mrs. Hilton: It’s all over now. Look? Alice and Roger have gone further along. They’ve chosen a nice place.

Mr. Hilton: Yes, there are fewer people there.

Mrs. Hilton: How quick the young people are! They are already in their bathing-suits lying in the sun.

Alice: Isn’t the water cold?

Roger: It is, and you are certainly afraid to come into the water, you coward.

Mrs. Hilton: Stop teasing your sister, Roger. I am sick and tired of your quarrels. Let me have a minute’s rest.

Roger: Sorry, Mum. I’ll be as good as gold. Wait for me, Alice, I’m coming too.

Alice: Quick! I’m already in the water.

Roger: I’ll catch up with you easily. You splash about too much with your feet.

Alice: I’m not such a strong swimmer as you. Oh, I’ve got a mouthful of salt water.

Roger: You shouldn’t swim with your mouth open.

Alice: I feel a bit chilly. I’d rather swim ashore and lie on the sand.

Roger: I’ll join you in a moment after I dive off that raft.

6. Test yourself:

The way one spends a holiday can tell us a lot about a person’s character. If you want to find out more about yourself answer the following questions:

1. Where do you like spending your holidays?

1. in the country;

2. at the seaside;

3. in the mountains;

4. at a students’ camp.

2. Who do you like going with?

1. your best friend;

2. a group of friends;

3. on your own;

4. with your family.

3. What do you hate doing on holiday?

1. being alone all the time;

2. being in a crowd all the time;

3. meeting new people every day;

4. being with just your family.

4. How do you like having your meals on holidays?

1. cooking your own meals;

2. having all the meals in the same café every day;

3. eating in different places every day;

4. going without regular meals.

5. What things do you enjoy doing in the afternoon?

1. lying in the sun all day long;

2. bathing;

3. walking;

4. lying in bed reading.

6. What things do you enjoy doing in the evenings?

1. going to a disco;

2. listening to music on the radio;

3. going to symphony concerts;

4. having parties.

What is your score?

A 1-a 2-b 3-c 4-d

B 1-d 2-a 3-c 4-b

C 1-c 2-d 3-b 4-a

D 1-d 2-b 3-c 4-a

E 1-c 2-d 3-b 4-a

F 1-a 2-b 3-c 4-d

Add up the number of times you score a, b, c or d. Find out what kind of a person you are. If you get mainly:

A: You are shy. You find it difficult to have a lot of friends. You can enjoy the arts.

B: You are serious, a master of your feelings. Your head rules your heart but you have a friendly nature.

C: You are romantic and imaginative. You are kind and generous, but you find it difficult to make a lot of friends.

D: You are a relaxed and happy person. You’re impatient, enjoy life and pleasures. You like to be the centre of attention.

Discuss the results of the test in your group.

Holiday making

I. Read the dialogue “Making a hotel reservation” in pairs, find all the unknown words in it and make up 5 English sentences of your own:

Tom: Good morning. “Majestic” hotel reservations. This is Tom speaking. How can I help you?

Mary: Yes. Hello. I’d like to reserve a room for me and my husband, please.

Tom: Certainly. Madam.

Mary: Do you have a double room for next Thursday?

Tom: Just a moment. Let me check.

Mary: Oh, and we’d like a room with a balcony facing a courtyard. Non-smoking, if possible.

Tom: O’K, that would be one of our business suites. They all have queen size beds.

Mary: That’s fine.

Tom: Yes. We have a room. How many nights are you staying?

Mary: Three: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, January tenth through the twelfth.

Tom: O’K, we have a room available, non-smoking.

Mary: Good, how much is it?

Tom: It’s two hundred and fifty dollars per night including breakfast.

Mary: O’K, that’ll be fine. And could you reserve a table for us in the restaurant? You see, we’re arriving in the evening at about 7:30.

Tom: Of course. Would you like me to book a table for you, say, at 8 o’clock on Thursday evening?

Mary: Yes, please. Can we have a non-smoking table?

Tom: Certainly, madam. Can I have your name, please?

Mary: Mrs. Mary Johnson.

Tom: Could you, please, give me a contact number?

Mary: Yes. My mobile number is 04543287765. Can you say that back to me, please?

Tom: Sure, 04543287765.

Mary: That’s right.

Tom: O’K, so you’ve booked a queen size room from next Thursday, January the 10^th to Sunday January the 13^th.

Mary: Actually, instead of the 13^th it should be the 12^th, Saturday.

Tom: Right, sorry about that. Three nights, Thursday January the 10^th to Saturday January the 12^th. Checking out on Sunday the 13^th. Non-smoking with the balcony facing the courtyard. Is that right?

Mary: Exactly.

Tom: And I’ve reserved a table for you and your husband in the restaurant at 8:00 PM.

Mary: Great.

Tom: Will it be anything else, Mrs. Johnson?

Mary: No, that’s all.

Tom: Thank you for choosing “Majestic”, Mrs. Johnson.

Mary: Thanks, bye.

II. Translate the Russian sentences into English:

1. Добро пожаловать в нашу гостиницу. Чем я могу быть полезен?

2. Добрый день. Какой у вас самый большой номер люкс?

3. Большие гостиницы обычно предлагают гостям различные виды услуг.

4. Что я могу сделать для вас, сэр?

5. О гостиницах часто судят по стандарту обслуживания номеров.

6. У вас есть свободные комнаты на третьей неделе июня?

7. Алло, возможно ли зарезервировать номер на следующую среду, 2 мая?

8. В идеале мы хотели бы номер на двоих, выходящий на юг, если возможно.

9. Сколько стоит номер за сутки?

10. Имеются ли дополнительные специальные платы?

11. Сколько составит общая сумма оплаты?

12. Это включает завтрак?

13. Когда работает ваша химчистка?

14. Может ли гостиница помочь мне заказать билет на самолет?

15. Как поздно я могу заказывать обед в обслуживании номеров?

16. Заказы на обслуживание номеров делаются по телефону.

17. Официанты приносят блюда, которые заказывались гостями, на подносах или тележках.

18. Официанты обычно стучат в дверь три раза и говорят громко: «Обслуживание номеров».

19. Когда дверь открыта, официант входит в комнату и приветствует гостя.

20. Официанты обычно объясняют, что они принесли, и просят подписать счет.

21. Когда время выписки?

III. Read the dialogue “Checking out from the hotel” in parts and make up your own one on the topic:

• I’m checking out tomorrow. Could you, please, make out the bill?

• Just a moment, please. Here’s your bill for the apartment, telephone and room service.

• Where can I play?

• You can pay here with your credit card.

• Could you send my suitcases down tomorrow?

• Certainly, sir. How did you like staying at our hotel?

• I liked the service and the meals in your restaurant were excellent.

• I’m glad you liked it here. I hope you will stay at our hotel again next time when you come to our city.

IV. Project work «The USA – the country of great contrasts» (prepare a creative task after its presentation) (See Appendix 1):

1. The geographical position.

2. The capital of the USA – Washington.

3. The main cities: New York, California, Los Angeles, San Francisco, etc.

4. Places of interest in America.

5. National holidays and celebrations.

6. Sport and recreational activity.

7. The system of education:

• American schools;

• American colleges and universities;

• Students’ life;

• Training teachers in the USA.

8. Museums and theatres.

9. American literature.

10. Special facts about the USA:

• languages spoken;

• national symbols;

• family life;

• music;

• cinema;

• smoking;

• gestures;

• calendar dates;

• American holidays.

11. National character.

12. Great people: artists, scientists, musicians, singers, actors, etc.