Unit 1: Are You Here on Vacation?

3 Grammar

A. Complete the conversation. Use the correct form of the verb be or short answers with be.
You can use contractions. Then practice with a partner.

A: Are you here on vacation?

B: No, I am here for the writers festival.

A: It sounds like fun. So, what is your job?

B: I am a novelist, and my friend is a poet.

We are here for the festival.

Are you here for the festival, too?

A: No, I'm not. I am here on vacation.

I am here with my friend, too.

He is there near the reception desk.

B: Is he the tall man in the red shirt?

A: Yes, he is. Let me introduce you to him.

C. Match the responses to the situations. Then practice the conversations with a partner.

a. No, I’m Luke Robbins. 1
b. That’s all right. 5
c. Nice to meet you. 2
d. Fine, thanks. 3
e. You’re welcome. 6
f. William. But my friends call me Bill. 4

4 Listening

Listen to Mr. Wilson’s conversation with a hotel bellhop.
Complete the information about him.

Nationality: British.

Room—floor: 905-9th floor.

Number of days at hotel: 1 day.

Purpose of visit: a meeting.

6 Conversation

About the Conversation

1. What’s Ibrahim’s last name?

His last name is Ghazali.

2. Is Ibrahim at the hotel on business?

No, he isn't. He's on vacation.

3. How is he paying for the hotel?

He is paying by credit card.

4. How long is he staying in the hotel?

He is staying for four days.

5. What’s his room number?

His room number is 705.

7 About You

Role-play with a partner. Imagine you are on a trip.
Answer the questions for an immigration officer.

1. What’s the purpose of your trip?

on vacation.

2. How long are you staying?

Three days.

3. What’s your address in this country?

London street next to the bank.

4. Do you have any family here?

No.

Your Turn
Imagine you are checking into a hotel and talking to the desk clerk.
Role-play the conversation with a partner. Then change roles.

Ahmed: Hello!

Clerk: Hi, how can I help you?

Ahmed: I have a reservation. my name is Ali.

Clerk: Are you here on business?

Ahmed: No, I am here on vacation.

Clerk: How do you spell your first name?

Ahmed: A-H-M-E-D.

Clerk: Yes, Mr. Ahmed how long are you staying with us?

Ahmed: A week.

Clerk: Please, fill in this for. May I have your credit card, please?

Ahmed: Here you are, Take it.

Clerk: Thank you, room sex second floor.

Here is your key card. have a nice stay.

8 Reading

After Reading
Answer yes or no.

1. no Young tourists are usually rich.
2. yes The rooms in youth hostels are usually cheap.
3. no You can’t cook in any youth hostels.
4. yes Hostels are good places for meeting people.

Discussion

Where do you stay when you travel? Describe the places where you stay.

When I travel to Makkah, Pullman ZamZam, Makkah is my first place to go it is located just a few meters away from the Holy Mosque.

It features a restaurant and views of the city and the Kaaba.

I stay in Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel is ideally located within a 4 minute walking distance from the Haram on Ajyad steet towards King Abdul Aziz Gate.

9 Writing

A. Check the phrase that is more polite.

1.

a. Can I help you, sir?

b. What do you want?

2.

a. I want to make a reservation.

b. I would like to make a reservation.

3.

a. Tell me where the restaurant is.

b. Excuse me. Where is the restaurant?

4.

a. May I have your credit card?

b. Give me your credit card.

5.

a. Say that again.

b. Could you repeat that, please?

B. Read the questions. Decide what information is being asked for and write it in the chart.

Information Question
name of guest 1. What is your name, please?
name of guest 2. Could you spell your last name?
address and telephone number 3. What is your address and telephone number?
arrival date 4. What day are you arriving?
length of stay 5. How long (many days) are you staying?
number of guests 6. How many guests is the room for?
passport/ identification 7. May I have your passport, please?
credit card or cash 8. How are you paying for the room?

11 Form, Meaning and Function

A. Match the questions with the answers.

1. Is there a restaurant in the mall? d
2. Is the airport near the city? e
3. Excuse me. Where’s the bus stop? f
4. Is the university north of here? c
5. Is this right the way to the hotel? a
6. Is the post office next to the park? b

B. Work with a partner. Describe the location of places on the map. Use across from,
between, next to, on, near, and far from.

Sample answers:

The bus stop is across from the shopping mall.

The pizzeria is between the bank and the pharmacy.

The café is next to the hotel.

C. Work with a partner. Student A is a hotel guest: ask for directions to places on the map.
Student B is a hotel concierge: give directions.
Then change roles.

Sample answers:

A: Excuse me. Where is the History Museum?

B: Go straight on third Avenue. Then turn right into Oak Street.

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