Exercise 2 Learn the following dialogues
A: I just arrived and need help getting transportation to my hotel.
B: There are shuttles, taxis, and buses that go all over the city.
A: Which one is the best form of transportation?
B: It depends on where you want to go. If you are going to a well-known hotel, they have their own shuttles that drop you right off at the door.
A: Where can I catch a cab?
B: All ground transportation leaves from the island as you walk out the arrivals gate.
A: Where can I rent a car?
B: The car rental agencies are against the wall as you exit.
A: Are there any subways in this town?
B: We have a subway system, but you need to take a shuttle to get to the station.
A: I need help figuring out how to get to my friend's house in the city.
B: You may take a shuttle, a taxi, or a bus to get wherever you need to go.
A: Which form of transportation is preferable?
B: It depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking to travel inexpensively, a bus might be your best bet.
A: Where do the buses pick you up?
B: The ground transportation center is right outside the exit leading to the street.
A: Is there a car rental place around here?
B: You can find a car rental agency just outside of baggage claim.
A: Is there a subway in this city?
B: Our subway station is a mile outside of the airport. I would suggest you take the designated shuttle to get there.
A: I need information about my options for ground transportation.
B: This city has many taxis, shuttles, or buses to transport you to your destination.
A: Is one form of transportation better than another?
B: It depends on where you are traveling. If your destination is close by, you might want to just grab a taxicab.
A: Where are the shuttle pick-up points?
B: When you pick up your luggage, walk out of the door and you will see the transportation kiosk.
A: Where are the car rental agencies?
B: You will see the car rental agencies as you walk down the hallway as you exit.
A: I heard that you have a very good light rail system in this city.
B: We have a subway station in the airport. The in-airport moving sidewalk system will take you to it.
Exercise 3 Render the contents of the dialogue in indirect speech with the use of the highlighted words.
Exercise 4 Give all possible answers to the given phrases:
1)– I need information about my options for ground transportation.
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2) – Which form of transportation is preferable?
–…………………………….
3) – Where can I rent a car?
–…………………………….
4) – Is there a subway in this city?
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Complaining about a Tour
Exercise 1 Practice reading the following words and word combinations. Be sure in their pronunciation. Learn them by heart.
| What seems to be the problem?
| В чем проблема?
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| so far
| до сих пор
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| out-of-the-way
| захолустный, неподходящий
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| to make it up to you
| не остаться в долгу, загладить вину
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| to come up
| неожиданно возникнуть
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| to smooth out any difficulties
| сгладить любые трудности
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| to your liking
| на ваш вкус
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| pretty substandard
| довольно некачественные
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| to put up with
| мириться с
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| to take pride in
| гордиться ч-л.
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| unacceptable
| неприемлемо
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Exercise 2 Learn the following dialogues
A: I am having some big problems on this tour.
B: What seems to be the problem? We are here to help you.
A: This tour company seems very disorganized. No one seems to have a clear picture as to where we are going and when we are going to get there.
B: I will see what I can do about that. How about the accommodations on the tour?
A: So far, we have been staying in really out-of-the-way accommodations.
B: Is anything wrong with your room?
A: The television in our room was broken, and they didn't send anyone to fix it.
B: I will complain to the hotel manager about that. How about the hotel restaurant?
A: The food in the restaurant was terrible, and a few people from our group got sick.
B: I am so sorry that you had such a bad experience. We would like to offer you a free city tour and lunch to make it up to you.
A: I paid good money for this tour and would appreciate some help with some problems that have come up.
B: I would like to help you smooth out any difficulties you are having. What can I help you with?
A: This tour company can't seem to coordinate anything. We are always arriving after something is closed or get there when the guides for the site are on a break.
B: We are trying to fix that. Are the accommodations to your liking?
A: Our accommodations are pretty substandard.
B: Is there anything in particular that is wrong with your room?
A: The room smelled of smoke, even though it was supposed to be a nonsmoking room.
B: You should not have to put up with that. Was the hotel restaurant good?
A: Actually a few people from our group got sick, and everyone thinks it was from the bad dinner that we ate.
B: Our tour company takes pride in providing excellent tours. Please let me offer you a free city tour and lunch as an apology.
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A: I would like to discuss some problems that I am having with this tour.
B: I am sorry you are having a difficult time. What may I help you with?
A: This tour company doesn't seem to know the town very well. We are always getting lost!
B: I am sorry that that has been the case. How would you rate your accommodations?
A: Our accommodations are not very pleasant.
B: What don't you like about your room?
A: The room was very noisy, and we couldn't get to sleep.
B: That is unacceptable. Did you at least enjoy your dinner in the hotel restaurant?
A: The food was horrible at the hotel restaurant, and a few of us got sick after eating there.
B: I am glad that you told me about the problems. I would like you to be my guest for a free massage at the hotel spa tonight.
Exercise 3 Render the contents of the dialogue in indirect speech with the use of the highlighted words.
Exercise 4 Give all possible answers to the given phrases:
1)– What may I help you with?
–............................................
2) – Is anything wrong with your room?
–…………………………….
3) – Was the hotel restaurant good?
–…………………………….
Sightseeing
Exercise 1 Practice reading the following words and word combinations. Be sure in their pronunciation. Learn them by heart.
| the amusement park
| парк аттракционов
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| to take in
| пойти посмотреть
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| versus
| в сравнении с
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| to narrow down
| сузить
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Exercise 2 Learn the following dialogues
A: Where should we go sightseeing today?
B: I think that some things might be best done in the morning and others in the afternoon.
A: I think that I would like to go to the beach this morning.
B: That would be a good place to start our sightseeing. We could have breakfast there.
A: I hear that there is a very nice natural history museum there.
B: Yes, it would be nice to check that out since we are so close by.
A: Where should we go in the afternoon?
B: I think that I would like to go to the amusement park. It's supposed to be quite good.
A: At the end of the day, I would love to take in the sunset at the restaurant by the park.
B: That sounds like a great idea! Let's go get a map.
A: It's so hard to choose where to go first on our sightseeing trip!
B: We could think of what would make a good morning activity versus an evening activity.
A: I really wanted to make sure that I got a chance to go to the local beach.
B: I think that would be a fun beginning to our day. We could walk around there.
A: I heard that the Natural History Museum is pretty close to the beach.
B: I heard the same thing. We might as well go there since we are just down the street.
A: What would be a good place to go to in the afternoon?
B: The local amusement park is supposed to be wonderful.
A: The restaurant on the edge of the park would be a great place to watch the sun go down.
B: That sounds like a perfect sightseeing day to me.
A: There are so many places to go on our sightseeing trip that I am having trouble narrowing it down.
B: Let's figure out what to do before lunch and later figure out what to do in the afternoon.
A: I heard that the local beach is a place that can't be missed.
B: That would be a relaxing way to begin our morning. It would be good to get out in the sun.
A: The Natural History Museum is close by, isn't it?
B: That museum is supposed to be fantastic!
A: Do you have any suggestions as to where we could go in the afternoon?
B: We could check out the local amusement park.
A: We could eat dinner and watch the sun go down at that restaurant by the park.
B: That could really end up being a great day!
