Vocabulary

inquiry-office – справочная

extra charge – дополнительная оплата

departure lounge – зал ожидания

boarding-pass – посадочный талон

check in – проверять, регистрировать

reserve accommodation – заказать номер

reasonable – приемлемый

tip – чаевые

receptionist – служащий отеля

charges – плата

porter – портье, носильщик

maid – горничная

miss – пропустить

include – включать

key – ключ

single – единственный

2. Answer the following questions on the text.

1. What kinds of transport do people use for going on business?

2. Why do travellers often make reservations for flights in advance?

3. Why must passengers arrive at the airport two hours before departure time on international flights and an hour on domestic flights?

4. Where do passengers wait for the announcement about the flight?

5. What must be shown to the stewardess before getting on the plane?

6. Do businessmen often stay at hotels?

7. Why is it necessary to reserve accommodation in advance?

8. Who makes arrangements for a businessman's stay at a hotel?

9. What is included into hotel charges?

10. What are visitors asked to fill in at the hotel?

3. Learn the information to know more about types of hotels and hotel accommodation.

A. Types of hotels

Hotels in Britain are graded with stars from one-star to five-star (five-star hotels are the best and most expensive). You can also stay in a Bed & Breakfast (B&B) (also called Guest Houses) where you pay for a bedroom, possibly an ensuite (=room with private bathroom) and breakfast.

B. Types of hotel accommodation

A single room: for one person with a single bed

A double room: for two people with one large double bed

A twin room: for two people with two single beds

Full board: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner

Half board: includes breakfast and dinner

B&B: just the room and the breakfast

4. Put these sentences in a logical order.

1. I paid my bill.

2. I checked in at reception.

3. I left the hotel.

4. I went up to my room.

5. I spent the night in the hotel.

6. I had an early morning call at seven o’clock.

7. I booked a room at the hotel.

8. I went out for dinner in a local restaurant.

9. I arrived at the hotel.

10. I got up and had a shower.

11. I had breakfast.

12. I tipped the porter who carried my luggage upstairs.

5. Fill in the words correctly.

advance, bunk beds, dormitory, double room, family room, key, reception, single room, twin room, vacancies

1. If you book a room for one person, you usually book a single room.

2. If you want a room with a double bed, you book a __________.

3. If you want a room with two separated beds, you book a _____.

4. For families there are usually special offers if they take a _____.

5. In youth hostels rooms are often shared by 10 or more people. This kind of room is called _______.

6. To get 10 people into one room, two beds are usually placed on top of each other. They are called ___________.

7. No matter where you’re staying, you usually have to fill in a form at the _________.

8. Then the receptionist tells you your room number and gives you the _________ for your room.

9. During high season it’s advisable to book a room in _________.

10. If a B&B is fully booked, they usually have a sign in the window saying “No _________”.