Work in pairs. You are the hotel manager and the assistant manager. Decide which room you can offer each guest.
Guests and room requirements
· Anna and three friends aged 50-60. They want two double rooms. They can pay $240 for each room.
· Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt. They are just married. They can pay $280.
· Mr. Jensen and his son. The son is ill and in a wheelchair. They can pay $280.
· Mr. Wang is a writer and wants a quiet room. He can pay $180.
· Madame Berger and her rich friend want a sunny room with a lovely view, Price is not important.
· Ms. Steele, a businesswoman, wants a large quiet room. Price is not important.
Exercise 8. Read the dialogue and translate it into Russian.
Reserving a room at the hotel
· Hello. Northern Star hotel. Can I help you?
· Yes, I’d like to reserve a single room with a private bathroom, for three nights, from Wednesday, the 12th of February, to Friday, the 14th of February, inclusive.
· Let me see … Yes, sir. A single room for three nights with English breakfast, is that right?
· Yes, that’s right.
· What is your name, please?
· It’s not for me, it’s for Mr. Petrov.
· Could you spell his name?
· Yes, of course. P-E-T-R-O-V.
· Thank you, sir.
· Shall I send a deposit (задаток)?
· No, it’s not necessary, sir.
· Thank you.
Exercise 9. Check yourselves. Do you know all the words below?