3. The Plane Is Landing

Miss Bell: I say, it's London already. We're going to land.

Rogov: Well, I've never been to London before but it must be. How large it looks. There! I can see the famous Big Ben!

Miss Bell: Yes, and I can also see St. Paul's Cathedral. Can you?

Rogov: No, I can't... Oh yes, now I can see it.

Miss Bell: You'll have a good time in London, I'm sure.

Rogov: I hope so though I have a lot to do. It's a business trip, not for pleasure.

4. The First Steps On Land

Miss Bell: Oh, how nice to be on land again. The air is so fresh!

Rogov: Yes, it is. Thank you for the pleasure of your company, Miss Bell. I was very glad to meet you.

Miss Bell: Oh, it is me who should thank you. You've been so kind.

Rogov: Not at all. I hope to see you later.

Miss Bell: That would be nice. But look here. I'm being met by my father. We can give you a lift if you like.

Rogov: Thank you. It's really very kind of you. But I wouldn't like to cause you any inconvenience.

Miss Bell: Oh, it's no trouble at all, you'd be welcome!

Rogov: No, really, but thank you very much all the same.

Miss Bell: Very well, if you're sure. Oh, there's my father. Good-bye.

Rogov: Good-bye, Miss Bell.

III. Make up your own dialogues, using the situations described in the previous exercise.

	Writing Practice

I. Read the model of a letter home.

A Letter Home

One day after Mr. Harding finished his work in the office he returned to the hotel and wrote the following letter to his wife:

The Hyde Park Hotel

10th August, 2001

My dear Sheila,

I'm writing this to you from my hotel. I'll stay here for the next two weeks, so you can write to me at the above address. At the moment it's raining. It always rains when I'm in London.

I arrived late last Tuesday, safe, but tired. Richard met me at the airport and drove me to the hotel. It's modern and very comfortable.

Yesterday morning I went for a long walk in Soho, saw many interesting things, and I had dinner with Tony in the evening. We went to a small restaurant. It was cheap but pleasant, and the food was excellent. We'll probably go there again next week.

Tomorrow I'll go to the office and do some work. I'll probably meet Richard for lunch. He works in the City, too. He is doing well. He is happy, he is making a lot of money now. I think, he will become rich soon.

I bought a postcard for the children this morning and I will post it with this letter. I hope everything is all right at home. I'll be back on the 16th November. Don't forget to send invitations to our friends.

I miss you. All my love,

Paul.

II. Write to your friend (husband or wife) about your business trip abroad.

Lesson 5

Reading Practice:Hotel "Astoria".

Speaking Practice: At the Reception desk.

Writing Practice: Hotel Reservation.

	Reading Practice

Pre-text Exercises

I. Pay attention to the following words and word combinations and make up your own sentences with them:

to be located – быть расположенным;

in the very heart – в самом сердце, в самом центре;

guest-rooms – комнаты для гостей;

to equip – оснащать, оборудовать;

to furnish – обставлять мебелью, меблировать;

leisure – досуг;

recreation – развлечение, отдых;

apartments – апартаменты;

a single room – одноместный номер;

a double room – двухместный номер;

a suite – номер "Люкс";

a service bureau – бюро обслуживания;

a "Rent-a-car" service – прокат автомобилей;

in light forms – зд. в светлых тонах.

II. Read the text and be ready to discuss it.