Практичне заняття №2 Тема: в готелі. Резервація, реєстрація, виписка.

Make up your own dialogues on the given topic.

Study how to write the Reservation Letter. Compose your own letter. Once you have done your key research and are ready to make a booking, then make sure you write to your home-stay, hostel or hotel detailing everything you have been assured (by them) is in writing for their final confirmation.

A reservation letter for your accommodation booking:

Your Street Name Your Town Your County Your Zip Code / Area Code / Post Code Your Country (if applicable)

Your Best Contact Phone Number Your Best Personal or Business Contact Email Address

Today’s Date In Full – For Example: September 4th, 2012

To: [ - Name Of The Hotel You Are Reserving - ]

RE: Room Reservation for [ - Your Contact Name - ] – [ - First Night's Date to Last Night's Date - ]

I am writing to confirm the details of a reservation I would like to make at  [ - The Name Of The Hotel You Are Booking With - ] after speaking with / telephoning / emailing [ - The Persons Name - ] on the [ - The Date Of Contact (if applicable) - ].

As a result of that conversation, I / We would like to reserve [ - total number of separate rooms required - ] double / single / family rooms at your hotel, with a sea view / balcony / garden view / cot / disabled access (or whatever was discussed as important to you) for the following dates: 

For Short Stays: Day: Date of the Month [ - the date of the first night of your stay to the last night - ]

For Example: Monday: September 23rd Tuesday: September 24th Wednesday: September 25th

And Longer Stays: Date of First Night – Date of Last Night – (total number of nights)

For Example: September 13th – 25th inclusive (13 nights total)

I would also like to confirm the following amenities are included in the cost of the stay / are available at the Hotel but at an extra cost:

1) Breakfast / Lunch / Evening Meal / All Meals 2) A Safe in the Room / a Safe at Reception 3) (Free) Internet Access / WiFi in room or Reception 4) Transfers to / from the Airport / Train Station / Bus Station 5) Air Conditioning / Bath or Shower / TV / Other

(As discussed previously) I understand that the total cost will be [ - Sum Total for all Nights Plus Extras Selected - ] and is to be paid in advance / on arrival / on departure by credit card / check / cash. (Some Hotels may ask for a small deposit in advance as well).

I / We look forward to arriving at your hotel around [ - The Approximate Time - ] on [ - Your Arrival Day - ] .

Please could you confirm this reservation in writing using the above address, or contact me / us regarding any queries or advice.

Thank you for your time, and look forward to your reply.

Kind regards,

[ - Your Signature - ]

[ - Your Informal Name- ] for smaller, more personal accomodations. [ - Your Formal name or Company Title - ] for company bookings and larger establishments.

Actual Letter:

10 Vacation Street Holiday Town Destinationsville Florida 33462 USA 01234 567 899 myvacation@vacation.com April 4th, 2009 To: Costa Rica Cabinas RE: Room Reservation for Travel Kate – 09/13/2012 to 09/25/2012 I am writing to confirm the details of a reservation I would like to make at the Costa Rica Cabinas after speaking with Maria on April 1st last week. As a result of that conversation, I would like to reserve 2 double rooms at your hotel, with a sea view and a balcony, for the following dates:  September 13th – 25th inclusive (13 nights total). I would also like to confirm the following amenities are included in the cost of the stay: 1) Breakfast and Lunch 2) A Safe in the Room 3) Free Internet Access in Reception 4) Air Conditioning & DVD Player As discussed previously, I understand that the total cost will be $1560 and is to be paid in advance. We look forward to arriving at your hotel around 16:00 on September 13th. Please could you confirm this reservation in writing using the above address, or contact me regarding any queries or advice. Thank you for your time, and look forward to your reply. Kind regards, Miss Travel Kate

Grammar: Past Perfect Continuous (Ex. 111-112 p. 126)

Had + Been + V-ing - дія почалася в минулому, тривала до іншої минулої дії і тривала в той момент, коли вона відбулася.

Ex. 1. Open the brackets using the verbs in Раst Perfect Continuous.

I (to do) my lessons for an hour when my parents came. 2. He was tired as he (to play) badminton for seven hours. 3. She (to sleep) for two hours when we returned. 4. It (to rain) for half an hour when I left home. 5. The weather was cold as the severe wind (to blow) since yesterday. 6. Who (to wait) for you at the station for a quarter of an hour when you arrived? 7. How long you (to watch) television when your mother entered your room? 8. She (to take) the bath for ten minutes when І гаng her. 9. They (to swim) in the swimming-pool when mother appeared. 10. Since when you (to clean) your flat when your granny came home?

Ex. 2. Open the brackets using the verbs in Past Perfect or Past Perfect Continuous.

1. They (to discuss) this question for an hour when І саmе into the room. 2. We (to be) in Paris for three days when our father called on. 3. I (to wait) for this letter for a month when the postman brought me it. 4. Only she dared to tell him the truth, as she (to know) him for many years. 5. They (to be) married for ten years when I met them. 6. My sister (to unpack) her things for half an hour when her friend rang her. 7. They left the flat where they (to live) for twenty 8. She (to be) in her room for two hours when somebody knocked the door. 9. He (to serve) in this house for six years when the war began. 10. The pupils (to write) the test for twenty minutes when their teacher left the classroom. 11. My friend was angry, as somebody (to ring) him all night. 12. I didn’t like the house, even though I (to live) in it for many years.

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CHOOSE YOUR COLOUR

Each one of us has a favourite colour. Recent psychological studies prove that preference for a colour can reveal the character of a person. Calm and peaceful people prefer one colour, while those who are dynamic and active prefer another and so on. Which is your favourite colour?

Green. If green is your favourite colour, it means you are dynamic and quite active. You are very much aware of what is happening inside you and around you. You control your emotions very well and like to be open towards others. This balance allows you to understand every situation well and to make right choices. You are always looking to improve your situation and that of those around you. In fact you are ready to help everybody. You have a friendly character and are very sociable.

Yellow. Yellow's a bright colour, full of light, lively... like you. You are quite sociable and are full of brilliant ideas. You like to fantasize about your future and always like to discover new things in life. You are adventurous. But, perhaps you should pay more attention to reality instead of living in dreams.

Nevertheless, you like to compare yourself with others and this helps you to be more realistic in your thinking. You are honest and put all your effort in whatever you do.

Red. You are full of life and are energetic. You have many interests to which you give a lot of attention. Often, you set yourself a target and you do your best to reach it. You are always on the move. You like to practice various sports and meet new people.

Blue. Blue represents tranquility and calm. You like to be in harmony with your surroundings and feel safe in them. You have a balanced attitude towards everything. Before making any move, you reflect upon it and when you've made your decision, you do it with great care. You are considered to be an affectionate person.