Order the words to make sentences.

1. is / room / This / your

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2. very / My / cold / is / room

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3. problem / a / with / heating / the / There’s

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4. isn’t / working / The / air-conditioning

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5. chicken / have / please / Can / I / a / sandwich

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6. fruit / any / Do / juice / have / you / fresh

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(There is / there are)

9. Complete the sentences with There is or There are.

1. _____________ a sofa in the room.

2._____________ four cups in the cupboard.

3._____________ lots of chairs.

4. _____________ some pictures on the wall.

5. _____________ a garage.

 

10. Write +, -, or? sentences with there is / are.

1. + table / the kitchen

2.? shower / bathroom

3.? fireplace / room

4. - air-conditioning / hotel

5. + in-room internet access / all rooms

6. + fine restaurants and shops / hotel

 

(There was / there were)

 

11. Look at the hotel information. Write a + or – sentences with there was / were.

 

HOTEL ASTORIA

- single rooms

ü double rooms

ü swimming pool

ü restaurant

- car park

- shops

 

1.__________________________________________________

2.__________________________________________________

3.__________________________________________________

4.__________________________________________________

5.__________________________________________________

6.__________________________________________________

12. Complete with the correct form of there was / were.

A How many guests ___________ in the hotel?

B ____________ four including me. ______________ a French tourist and ___________ two businessmen.

A _______________ a restaurant?

B No, ______________, but _____________ a bar.

A What _______________ in your room?

B _________________ a minibar and a TV.

A _________________ two beds?

B No, _______________. ______________ a double bed.

 

WRITING

 

13. a) Janet C ooper wants to go to Spain on holiday with her family. She decides to fax the receptionist at the Hotel Plaza in Alicante to see if they have the accommodation she requires. Look at the information about the hotel and fill in the first part of Janet’s fax.

b) Write out the words of Janet’s fax message in the correct order.

HOTEL PLAZA This luxury hotel is situated on the water’s edge of one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain. _____________________ For reservation and enquires: PHONE (6) 527 21 56 FAX (6) 527 15 02

Janet and Peter Cooper 8 Fast Lane Chesswood Herts wd5 8qr Tel 01923 284908 Fax 01923 285446 4 June

 

FAX TRANSMISSION From ___________________________ Page 1 of ______________________________   To ___________________________ Date ______________________________   For the attention of ____________________ To fax no ______________________________   MessageFrom fax no _____________________________   a. rooms hotel I to some would like reserve at your b. at 28 July We on Alicante are arriving c. ten hope stay to We for nights leaving 7 August on d. and husband like room I My double balcony a would with preferably a e. require Our a two teenage daughters twin room f. are all en-suite that We understand your bedrooms g. you this confirm Could? h. a sea view possible Is have it rooms to with? i. available if me let you Please for know have dates these rooms j. grateful if be would I also me you could tell room each price the of k. from I forward look you to hearing Yours faithfully   Janet Cooper

14. Can you answer these questions?

A. Where did you go for your last holiday?

B. Where did you stay?

C. What facilities did you have in your room?

D. Did you like the service?

Make notes under these headings. Use your notes to talk about your last (ideal) holidays.

ü accommodation you stay in

ü arrival formalities

ü room facilities

ü service

AT THE RESTAURANT

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