Task 6.  Give the English equivalents.

Замок, бронировать, особняк  , предлагать жилье, обслуживание, предоставлять информацию, полный пансион, сменить название, полупансион, договорённость, классификация, безопасность, брошюра, ключ.

Task 7.  Translate into Russian.

Tourist board, to approve, travel agent, local, booking desks, advance booking, availability, current prices, up-to-date, country inn, dormitory, mansion, country pub, short-term rent, payment, scheme, sign, golf course, cooker, washbasin, private basin, advantage, extension, glossy, to lock.

Task 8. Choose the best definition (B) to explain these words and phrases (A).

A. lock somebody out, twin bed, value-for-money, cutlery, double room, facilities, crockery, budget, single room, upmarket, lounge

B. 1) to keep someone out of a place by locking the door;

2) cups, dishes, plates etc;

3) a room for two people;

4) a public room in a hotel or other building, that is used by many people as a place to relax;

5) expensive and of superior quality;

6) very low in price

7) one of a pair of single beds in a room for two people

8) rooms, equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose

9) knives, forks, and spoons that you use for eating and serving food

10) worth the money paid

11) a room in a hotel for one person

Task 9.  Translate the Russian underlined words into English.

1. The British Travel Centre in London offers an accommodation booking service and can предоставить up-to-date информацию о availability.

2. Superior B&Bs are often in beautiful old buildings and some номера will have private bathrooms с душем или ванной комнатой.

3. Помимо этого, существуют также другие классификации (категории) - ‘approved’, ‘commended’, ‘highly commended’ and ‘deluxe’

Task 10.  Practice the following dialogue.

Checking in

GRAMMAR EXERCISES

Grammar Revision:

· Passive Voice

Exercise 1. Translate the following sentences into Russian.

1. Paper is made from wood pulp.

2. This problem is being discussed right now by our specialists.

3. Computers, monitors and accessories are sold on the second floor.

4. These reports will be typed in a couple of days.

5. This church was built in the 15th century.

6. By the time I came back, the work on the report had been finished already.

7. This problem is being discussed right now by our specialists.

8. The compass has been used since the 12th century.

Exercise 2. What happens to a car when it is taken for a service? Look at the prompts

the oil / change

The oil is changed.

1. the brakes / test   

2. the filters / replace 

3. the battery / check  

4. the lights / test

5. broken parts / repair 

6. it / take / for a test drive 

7. the radiator / fill / with water

Exercise 3. Use the words to complete answers to the questions. Use the Present Continuous Passive.

 ‘Can we play on the football pitch?’ ‘No, the grass is being cut.’ (grass / cut)

1. ‘Can’t you wear your blue suit tonight?’ ‘No, __.’ ( it / clean)

2. ‘Did Alice get that new job?’ ‘Not yet − ___.’ (she / interview)

3. ‘What time is it?’ ‘Sorry, I don’t know: ___.’(watch / repair)

4. ‘Why the big smile?’ ‘ ___ to Spain for a week..’ (I / send)

5. I usually read a magazine while ___. (my hair / cut)

Exercise 4. Complete the sentences. Use Past Simple Passive.

These houses were built (build) 150 years ago.

1. I saw an accident last night. Two people ___ (take) to hospital.

2. Somebody broke into the house, but nothing ___ (steal).

3. All flights ___ (cancel) because of the fog.

4. You ___ (invite) to the wedding. Why didn’t you go?

5. Do you like these paintings? They ___ (paint) by a friend of mine.

6. The letter ___ (post) a week ago and it arrived yesterday.

3. The telephone ___ (invent) by Alexander Bell in 1876.

Exercise 5. Helen and Chris moved house two years ago. Yesterday, they drove past their old house and saw that it looked very different. Describe the changes, using the Present Perfect Simple, as in the example.

the outside walls / paint

The outside walls have been painted.

1. new windows / put in

2. a garden pond / make 4 the trees / cut down

3. the trees / cut down

4. a lot of flowers / plant

5. the old gate / replace

Exercise 6. A young actress is hoping to star in a new film. Her friend is asking her what is going to happen. Respond to her questions using the Passive Infinitive, as in the example.

Will they audition you for the new film?

Well, I hope to be auditioned.

1. Will they give you a leading role?

2. Will they pay you a lot of money?

3. Will they send you to Hollywood?

4. Will they introduce you to all the stars?

5. Will they ask you to give a TV interview?

6. Will they give you an award?