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3.28. A) Read the extract from an advertisement of the railroad service.

Study the possible types of accommodation on the train.

b) Work with a partner and discuss which is the most comfortable, the

cheapest, the most luxurious. Which would you prefer? Which can you

afford to book now? Compare this accommodation with the train

accommodation in Russia.

VIA Rail has refurbished some of its classic trains in all the rich fabrics, subtle colours, and polished wood of the art-deco era. Your choice of route and cabin accommodation is outlined below.

Roomette: ideal for one person, the little cabin has a comfy seat and turns into snug sleeping quarters at night (private facilities on western routes).

Section: semi-private with wide couch-style seats facing each other; these convert to bunk beds, with heavy curtains for privacy at night.

Bedroom: ideal for two adults, by day a private living room with two armchairs and a picture window, by night this converts to lower and upper berths. The cabins have a sink and WC.

Coach class: there is plenty of space to move around, comfortable reclining seats, and chair-side drinks and snacks service. On longer routes, Coach service seats are enhanced by foot rests and there’s cafe and glass-domed observation car.

VIA Rail offers first class service and adds to the coach car comfort with exclusive lounges at Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa, pre-boarding privileges, distinctive decor, a cellular phone on board, delicious meals served at your seat, complimentary drinks, and a choice of wine and liquers with your meal.

3.29. Work with a partner and discuss what you would do in the following situations.

a) you were left behind at the station?

b) you missed your train?

c) you had to share your compartment with a party of very noisy children?

d) you suddenly missed your ticket when the train began to pull out?

e) you could not get a taxi to take you to the station and you had an enormous amount of luggage?

f) you suddenly discovered that the bag containing your travelling things was gone?

g) you found your berth occupied by another passenger?

3.30. A) Study the information about tickets for a sea voyage offered by

some western company.

b) Compare the situation with that in Russia. Do Russian people travel

by sea much? Why?

- Tickets are available from ticket agents at port or on the boats (in high season it is sometimes not possible to buy tickets on board). Ticket prices are regulated by the government.

- Three classes of tickets are on sale: first (luxury), second, and third (deck). Most people travel deck class. If you buy on board, you will probably get a tourist class ticket (deck plus 20% surcharge). Ocean-view cabins are more expensive than inside cabins.

- A return ticket usually means a 10% discount.

- Half-fare for children aged 4 to 10.

- Cash payments only.

- Tickets are normally non-transferable.

    1. a) Read the passage on development of the hotel system in the world. Ask 3-5 questions about the text.

b) Do some research on development of hotels in Russia and make a short presentation in class.

Travel and hotels have always been closely related. In Europe and America, inns and taverns were spaced along the roads at the distance a horse could travel in a day. The inns were primitive by modern standards. The traveler usually had to share his bed with at least one other person, and as many as four other persons in some remote areas. The old-fashioned inns, however, did provide food and shelter for both men and horses and therefore became a symbol of hospitality.

Modern mass transportation, that is, the movement of large numbers of people at relatively low prices, began with the development of the railroads in the 19th century. Up to that time, accommodations had been provided by country inns or by family-owned and operated hotels in the cities. Other means of transportation – the automobile and the airline – resulted in the growth of corresponding accommodation facilities. Motels have sprung along highways all over the world.

The word “motel” was created by combining ‘motor’ and ‘hotel’. When automobiles were first used, flimsy and inexpensive tourist cabins were built beside the highways. As people demanded better comfort, the cabins were replaced by tourist courts and then by modern hotels.

Now the choice of accommodation available is vast. It includes hotels, inns, “bed and breakfasts”, farmhouses and self-catering establishments – the list goes on. An increasing number of hotels have leisure facilities for the guests – swimming pools, tennis courts, golf courses and sauna, for example.

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