Here some sentences about travelling by air. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.

Example: Air travel can be delayed by fog.

Fog………..can delay air travel……………….

1. Air travel is faster than any other kind of transport.

Air travel is the …………………………………………………………………..

2. You usually have to wait a long time at the airport.

There are usually ………………………………………………………………..

3. Plane tickets are also quite expensive.

You have to pay …………………………………………………………………

4. Cheaper tickets are available from some travel agents.

Some travel agents ………………………………………………………………

5. If you are a student, you can always get specially reduced prices.

Unless you are a student ……………………………………………………….

a) Write a postcard to a British friend focusing on where you were on your last holiday. Imagine you are still there. Write about the following topics using the adjectives below:

lovely, small, terrible, comfortable, spectacular, old, long, good,etc.)

The weather

The accommodation

Something you did yesterday

Something you are going to do today

Speaking

1.Look at these pictures and explain what’s happening in each picture using the words in the box.

Example: In picture 1 I see a bellboy. He is at his work and serving the room

vacation, registration, hotel, desk, check-in, cleaning, room, serving, maid, bellboy, working, bellhop, holding, liquor, ordering, restaurant, menu, waiter, bar, bartender, hanging, sign, telephone, take, reservation, open, vacuuming.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10

Listen to a dialogue “Booking a room”, then act it out with your partner.

Receptionist:Good afternoon, Welcome to the Astana Art Hotel. How can I help

you?

Traveler: I'd like a room please?

Receptionist :Would you like a single or a double?

Traveler: I'd like a double, please?

Receptionist: May I have your name, please?

Traveler: Timothy Findley.

Receptionist: Could you spell that please?

Traveler: F-I-N-D-L-E-Y.

Receptionist: How many are in your party?

Traveler: Just two.

Receptionist: How many nights would you like to stay?

Traveler: Just tonight.

Receptionist: How will you be paying?

Traveler: Is Visa OK?

Receptionist: That'll be fine. Would you like a wake-up call?

Traveler: Yes, I'd like a wake-up call for 6:30. Do you have a pool?

Receptionist: Yes, we do. On the 2nd floor. Here's your key. You are in room 405 on the fourth floor.

Fill in the table below with the words and phrases from the box.

Swimming pool, air conditioning, gym, tennis court, sports center, central heating, lift, room-service, snack bar, laundry service, dry- cleaning service, town center, near the sea, children’s playground, double, family, lift, babysitting service, restaurant, shower, free parking, satellite TV, internet , bath.
Location · town center ·	Room · Single · ·
Room facilities   · Bath · · ·	Hotel facilities · Room service ·

What are the most important room or hotel facilities for you? Explain your reasons.

For me, the location of the hotel is very important because I’m a romantic person. So, I would like the hotel near the sea.