A Taxi / Такси

I would like a taxi to downtown Chicago

(outside of town).

What would it cost to go

to Vancouver?

Could you give me a flat rate?

Я бы хотел такси до центра Чика­го

(за пределы города).

Сколько будет стоить доехать

до Ванкувера?

Вы могли бы мне дать постоянный

тариф?

Dialogue: Renting a Car

Rental Agent:

You:

Hello, ABC Rentals.

Hello. I'm interested in renting a car for the weekend.

Can you tell me what's available in a mid-size car?

Do you have any specials (discounts)?

Agent:

You:

Agent:

You:

Agent:

You:

Agent:

This weekend we are offering a free upgrade from

a compact to a full-size sedan for a three-day rental.

so you would be paying our compact rates.

That'll run $55 a day with unlimited mileage.

What type of cars do you have available in a sedan,

automatic?

We have Pontiacs, Toyotas, and Volvos.

Will you be picking up the car from the airport?

I don't know. Where are you located?

We're across from the Highway House, and

we deliver to hotels in town.

Well, in that case, I'll walk over and see

what you have available. Thanks for your help.

You're welcome. And thank you for calling.

Meeting Your Host (or Guests) /

Встреча пригласившей (приглашенной) стороны

Когда пригласившая сторона встречает вас в аэропорту или отеле, вам необходимо будет завязать небольшой разговор, например:

How was your flight? (trip)

Are you rested?

Are you tired?

It's good to see (meet) you.

Let me help you with your bags.

We will pick up your bags

at the baggage claim.

Как вам перелет? (путешествие)

Отдохнули?

Устали?

Рад вас видеть.

Разрешите помочь вам с багажом.

Мы заберем ваш багаж

на достав­ке багажа.

I have a car waiting outside.

I will take you to your hotel.

Машина ждет рядом.

Я довезу вас до отеля.

Accommodations / Размещение

Hello. I would like a room

on a non-smoking floor.

I would like to change my room.

It's too small (too hot).

It's very noisy next door.

I wonder if you could tell the people

to turn down the music, please?

I would like to check out.

Would you prepare my bill please?

Do you accept travellers' checks

(credit cards)?

Could you change some money for me?

Здравствуйте. Я бы хотел комна­ту

на этаже для некурящих.

Я бы хотел поменять комнату.

Она слишком маленькая (душная).

Очень шумно у соседей.

Не могли бы вы им сказать

сделать потише музыку.

Я уезжаю.

Приготовьте, пожалуй­ста, счет.

Вы принимаете чеки

(кредитные карточки)?

Вы не могли бы поменять для

меня деньги?

Dialogue: At the Hotel

Clerk:

Maria:

Clerk:

Good morning, Madam. Can I help you?

Yes, please. I made a reservation for a single room,

non­smoking, under the name of Fernandez.

Is that Jane Fernandez?

Maria:

Clerk:

Maria:

Clerk:

Maria:

Clerk:

Maria:

Clerk:

Maria:

Clerk:

Maria:

Clerk:

I. Hotel

II. Airlines operator

No, that's Maria Hernandez.

Yes. Here we are. Five days at the corporate rate.

Non­smoking room. Here's your key. Do you have any luggage?

Just one small suitcase. I don't need a porter, I can handle it myself.

Very good, Madam. If there is anything else you need,

just call the front desk.

Actually, I would like to order a snack in my room. Do you have room service?

Yes. I’ll send someone up right away.

Thank you. Has anyone left any messages for me?

No, Madam.

I wonder if you could tell me where there's a nice restaurant nearby?

Directly across the street, there are two that are popular.

Thanks a lot.

My pleasure. Enjoy your stay!

Practice Drills

1. Tell the hotel operator you want to reserve

a single room for next weekend.

2. Ask about rates and discounts.

3. Ask how far the hotel is from the airport.

4. Ask what type of transportation is available

from the airport.

1. Tell the operator you wish to book a flight

from New York to Paris.

2. Ask about ticket prices.

3. Ask what aircraft is used.

4. Ask where to pick up the ticket.

5. Ask about special meals.