Read the following information about accommodation for young people in Britain. Then role play the following situation.

Student A: You and your classmate are interested in going in Great Britain but you can’t afford an expensive accommodation. Ask a travel agent to help you find a cheap alternative.

Student B: You are a travel agent who specializes on holidays for students. Help the students who have applied to your travel agency find a suitable accommodation in Great Britain.

    Britain offers a wide variety of inexpensive accommodation suitable for young people. There are youth hostels, university colleges and school residences, hostels run by the young Men’s and Young Women’s Christian Association (YMCA and YWCF), student and budget hotels and all kinds of other possibilities to choose from.

Youth hostels provide basic accommodation, usually in dormitories, with simple meals or cooking facilities. Usually you can only stay at each hostel for a maximum of four nights, if you are a member of the hostels. Alternatively, you can buy an international membership card.

Youth accommodation also includes universities and colleges. It is excellent value for money and offers a choice of many campus locations. This type of accommodation is particularly good for groups and often school classes. The accommodation is mainly in single study bedrooms and is available during academic vacation periods: in Britain, these are usually July-Sept., Christmas (3 weeks).

In Britain you will also find private homes displaying ‘Bed & Breakfast’ Or ‘B&B’ signs. Bed and Breakfast accommodation offers a room in a private home and usually a traditional English breakfast. Bed and breakfast is excellent value for money but, of course, you should not expect all the facilities of a hotel.

Then, if you would like to sample the traditional accommodation of a British farmhouse and stay on a working farm, Britain offers plenty of alternatives. Farms have Bed and Breakfast hospitality and offer simple traditional accommodation accompanied by meals made from fresh farm produce.

Again, for nature lovers whose ideal accommodation is under canvas, the Forestry Commission operates forest camp parks for youth groups and you should make any antiques well in advance of your intended visit.

Camping in the rural areas of Britain is often possible on farmland, with the farmer’s permission. Facilities are, of course, limited but there is the advantage of a peaceful setting away from the crowds.

Render the following text into English.

Характеристика «звездной» классификации

В международной практике установилась следующие параметры, которым должен отвечать отель, чтобы его отнесли к определенной категории:

• Одна звезда. Такие отели предлагают минимальный комфорт, обычно в них немного номеров, большая часть из которых многоместные, санузел, как правило, общий. В них нет дополнительных услуг, часто даже не предлагают питания.
• Две звезды. Такие отели предлагают услуги ночлега и душа. Все остальное – за отдельную плату. Обычно в этом же здании располагается кафе или ресторан, номерной фонд скромный, с небольшим количеством синглов.
• Три звезды. Это самый распространенный тип отелей, предлагающих стандартный набор услуг: ночлег, завтрак, санузел в номере. В них есть большой перечень дополнительных услуг.
• Четыре звезды. Это отели повышенной комфортности: здесь уже речь идет не только о наборе услуг, но и об отличном дизайне, сервисе.

· Пять звезд. Здесь все говорит о роскоши: местоположение, оформление номеров, дизайн, кухня в ресторане. Отели предлагают огромный перечень услуг. В таких гостиницах жить не только комфортно, но и престижно.

35. Look at the following brochure descriptions of the Hotel Arina Sands. What information can you find about:

a. size and location?

b. comfort and atmosphere?

c. entertainment for family and children?

d. entertainment and local facilities?

Hotel Arina Sands

With its fine beach facilities and splendid organized entertainments, the Arina Sands is an ideal choice for families with children.’

Official Rating: A category

This lively hotel stands right beside a long sandy beach just a few minutes’ walk from the resort centre. Brightly furnished in a traditional Cretan style, its comfortable rooms are located both in the main hotel and in adjoining bungalows. Staff are friendly and helpful and top family attractions include its well-run children's amenities and marvellous entertainment programmes. Local sports and shopping facilities are also good and you’ll find plenty of nearby bars and tavernas. From here buses run regularly along the coast to the capital Heraklion.

· Large pool

· Pool side bar & Main bar

· Air-conditioned throughout

· 2 lounges including one with TV area and Buffet-style restaurant with pool view

· Traditional taverna

· Shops

· Basketball, volleyball &Tennis and squash, Aerobics

· Water sports from beach & Table tennis, darts, pool table & Full entertainment programme including shows and cabarets, Weekly Cretan evening

· Disco

· Children's pool, organized games and events, mini-dub. playroom, playground, light chairs, early suppers and babysitting on request,

· Lifts

 Hotel Arina Sands

The Arina Sands is a large and comfortable hotel, especially popular with families, that’s situated right above a superb, sandy beach. Friendly and informal, with a reputation for typical Greek hospitality and good food, it has organized fun and games for children in our Big T Club; while mums and dads will enjoy the chance to unwind and soak up the sun.

§ pool; sun terrace: gardens, bar/lounge; poolside tavern, all meals buffet service

§ tennis: table tennis; organized games and competitions

§ TV room; games room

§ Greek/Cretan evenings with live music and folk dancing (high season, weather permitting); occasional barbecues; nightclub and disco with shows

§ shops

§ children's playground; playroom; early suppers;

§ highchairs available

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