IV. Words and word combinations to be remembered

 

to make reservations for – забронировать билеты на

a roundtrip ticket – билеты в оба конца

do you have any preference about the time? – какое время для вас предпочтительнее?

I'd rather leave at 9 p.m. – мне бы лучше вылететь в 9 часов вечера.

are meals and refreshments served on the flight? – во время полета подаются еда и напитки?

the plain arrives at the airport – самолет прибывает в аэропорт

to pay by credit card – платить по кредитной карточке

before departure – до отлета

to book two roundtrip tickets to Boston – заказать два билета в Бостон и обратно

a smoking car/ a car for nonsmokers – вагон для курящих или для некурящих

the train arrives in Boston – поезд прибывает в Бостон

at the railroad station – на вокзале

to have a reservation for next Monday – забронировать (номер) со следующего понедельника

I prefer downtown – я предпочитаю центр

a single/ a double room – номер на одного/на двоих

a front/ back room – комната выходит окнами на улицу/во двор

is located on a quiet street – расположен на тихой улице

what's the price of this room per night? – сколько стоит номер на одну ночь?

you are all set – вcё в порядке

thank you for calling us – Спасибо, что позвонили нам.

to travel first/ economy class – лететь первым/ туристским классом

 

V. Read, translate and reproduce the dialogues

 

A) Airplane reservation

Travel Agents - T. A., Boris Boguslavsky - В. В.

 

T. A.: Can I help you?

В. В.: I want to fly to London next week. I'd like to make reservations for a roundtrip ticket.

T. A.: What day are you planning to leave for London?

В. В.: On the 12th of March.

T. A.: There are three flights to London on that day – at 10 A. M., at 8.30 and 9 P. M. Do you have any preference about the time of the day?

В. В.: I'd rather leave at 9 P. M. I want to get to London early in the morning.

T. A.: I сап mаkе a reservation for a TWA flight. Are you going to travel first class or economy?

В. В.: I prefer economy. How much will it be?

T. A.: 440 dollars.

В. B.: Are meals and refreshments served on the flight?

T. A.: Yes, they are.

В. В.: What's the flying time?

Т. A.: Six hours.

В. В.: What's the London airport we'll arrive at?

Т. A.: Heathrow Airport. How many days are you planning to stay in London?

В. В.: Seven days.

T. A.: When would you like to fly home from London?

В. В.: March 22nd.

T. A.: All right. Your name and address?

В. В.: Boris Boguslavsky 64-42 99th Street. Rego-Park, New York 11374

A. A.: And your telephone number?

B. B.: (718) 439-7286.

T. A.: Will you pay by credit card?

В. В.: Yes, by Master Card. Number..., Valid until January 15, 1990. When can I get my tickets?

T. A.: You'll have them two days before your departure.

 

B) Booking train tickets

Clerk – C, Anatoly Petrovsky- A.P.

C.: Amtrak. May I help you?

A. P.: I'd like to book two roundtrip tickets to Boston.

C: Okay. When are you leaving?

A. P.: Next Sunday.

C: What time do you prefer?

A. P.: AS far as I know, there is a train that leaves for Boston at 9 A. М. I'd like to go by that train.

C: Do you prefer a smoking car or a car for nonsmokers?

A. P.: A smoking car, please.

C: I'll reserve for you two tickets for the nine o'clock Sunday train.

A. P.: Roundtrip tickets?

C: Yes.

A. P.: How much is it?

C: 16S dollars.

A.P.: When does the train arrive in Boston?

C: At 11.45 A. M. Your name, please?

A. P.: Anatoly Petrovsky. Where can I get the tickets?

C: At the railroad station, window No. 9.

 

C) Hotel reservations

Anatoly Petrovsky - A.P., Doris Могgan - D.M.

Embassy Hotel, Chicago: Embassy Hotel.

 

D.М.: Good morning. My name is Doris Morgan. Can I help you?

A.P.: Good morning. I'm calling from New York. I'd like to have a reservation for next Monday. My name is Anatoly Petrovsky.

D.М.: We have several hotels in Chicago. Which area are you interested in?

A. P.: I prefer downtown.

D. M.: АН-right. Do you want a single or a double room?

A. P.: A single room, please.

D. M.: Okay, Mr. Petrovsky.

A. P.: Is it a front room or back room?

D. M.: It's a front room. But our hotel is located on a quiet street.

.A. P.: What's the price of this room per night?

D. M.: Seventy dollars a night. How long do you expect to stay?

A. P.: I'll be slaying for a week. Will the room be reserved for me? Okay?

D. M.: You are all set. Could I have your telephone number?

A. P.: (212) 431-2211. I'll pay by credit card.

D. M.: See you next week, Mr. Petrovsky. Thank you for calling us.