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Seminar Engleza ECTS Anul II
Seminar Engleza ECTS Anul II
Oana Nesteriuc
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Motto:
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The following graphical symbols were used throughout the
course:
reading activity
writing activity
speaking activity
revision test
Good luck!
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UNIT ONE
Hospitality industry
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospitality_industry
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conferences and banquets; may include independent, owner-
run, large chains.
b.The budget hotels are usually located near motorways
(AE. highways) or major roads; they are also beginning to be
found in airports (e.g. yotel); cross channel ferry accomodation
could be included there; minimal staffing is usually required; a
basic, low-cost accomodation with tea and coffee-making
facilities is usually provided; semi-serviced – catering is nearby
or trayed and packaged.
c. Bed – and – breakfast (B&B) establishments or guest
houses are serviced with a limited range of catering (i.e.
breakfast only); they only have a limited number of rooms; thet
are run by one person, a couple, or just a few staff; they are
usually low cost, but boutique – style guest houses that are
more luxurious.
d.Hostels have shared facilities, usually bunk beds in
which you usually have to make up your own bed; the meals are
provided in kitchens that are available to use.
e.Unserviced/self-catering accomodation – aparthotels,
self-catering cottages have no catering and are usually let for
full weeks but weekend and midweek lets are increasingly
available; the aparthotels are to be found in large cities and are
used mostly by people who are relocated for work but also for
leisure use.
f.Fast food restaurants represent a specialised
environment that provide a very quick service (e.g. McDonald’s,
Kentucky Fried Chicken).
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g. Cafés and coffee shops (including those found in retail
shops) are usually at low to medium prices with limited levels of
service. Cafés focus on food whereas the coffee shops focus on
beverages.
h.Fine dining restaurants provide a high level of skilled
service.
i.The managed, tenanted or leased, freehouses are
specialised premises; bars such as wine bars often serve hot
drinks.
j.The membership clubs are often just a bar but they can
be a bar and a restaurant, or even also include accomodation.
k. The other hospitality sectors include nightclubs (which
are smaller)and discotheques, gambling (that includes casinos
and bingo halls), travel and tourism services, visitor
attractions, motorway service stations, railway, airline and
short-distance shipping that are destined for people on the
move or on holiday.
l.From the point of view of the contract and hospitality
services, there are banqueting/conferences including events as
well as weddings or training courses that are large scale-booked
in advance; they can be part of a hotel’s business; they can be
outside catering and industrial catering – either in-house or
from a catering contractor. The industrial catering is for people
at work (including off-shore rigs) and could include mobile
caravan cafés.
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The hospitality business sector that comprises
establishments that provide food, drink and
accomodation in exchange for money; they are run
as a business and their main reason for operating is
to provide these products and services and make a
profit;
The catering services sector – where accomodation
and catering are not the main business, but these
secondary or indirect services are still needed by
customers, residents, staff and/ot visitors; the
services are often subsidised or offered at cost
price.
Types of tourism
International tourism
National tourism
Urban tourism
Rural tourism
Spa tourism
Technical and scientific tourism
Entertainment tourism
Religious tourism
Shopping tourism
Sport tourism
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a) Can you tell what each type is about?
b) Which of them do you enjoy most when going on holiday?
PRACTICE
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I.2. Hotels: checking in
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have a short nap (=a short sleep), or to freshen up before going
out.
PRACTICE
Handshake
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Two other forms of international greeting are the kiss and
the hug. For Americans, a kiss on the cheek or hug as a form of
greeting usually only happens between good friends. In the
United Arab Emirates, men will kiss other men three to four
times on the cheeks. In Saudi Arabia, a male guest may be kissed
on both cheeks after shaking hands. In France, you might see
people kissing alternate cheeks.
Keep in mind that in other countries, these actions are
part of a polite and friendly tradition. A kiss or a hug from an
international guest generally means that you are being officially
welcomed. This kiss and hug has no more significance than a
handshake.
Bow
Examples:
May I assist you with anything?
Can I help you, sir/madam?
Do you need help with anything, sir/madam?
May I offer my assistance?
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I.4. Body language
Useful language
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Questions are an important part of the communication
process. Before you ask, determine whether you need an open-
ended or closed question. Both kinds of questions require a
particular type of response.
A. Open-ended Questions
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May/Can I help you?
Can I get you something, sir/madam?
Can you give me more information?
Could you be more specific?
Could you help me, please?
Are you enjoying yourself?
Are you looking for [topic]?
Is there a [topic] nearby?
Is this OK/all right?
What time does [name of location] open/close?
Example:
Question: Where are you from?
Answer: We are from Italy.
1. Question:
___________________________________________________?
Answer: Yes, our dinner was very good.
2. Question:
___________________________________________________?
Answer: We are in room 232.
3. Question:
___________________________________________________?
Answer: I am going to town.
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4. Question:
___________________________________________________?
Answer: No, this is my first time here.
I.6. Requests
I.7. Complaints
No reservation on arrival;
Wrong room location – you initially booked a roon with a
view;
Poor housekeeping: the room hasn’t been cleaned, the
sheets are dirty, the towels haven’t been changed in a
while, the toiletries haven’t been refilled in a while, no
spare blanket provided;
Bathroom problems: shower not working, no hot water,
smell coming from the drains;
Air conditioning or heater not working;
Uncomfortable mattress or pillow;
Noise from loud neighbours, or from a nearby event
happening in the hotel;
Substandard restaurant.
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complain immediately, go down to the front desk and
talk to the person in charge face-to-face;
Tell him/her your story once, simply and without
exaggeration. Finish by identifying the solution you
want, then be silent and wait for the response;
Remain calm and polite at all times. You will get better
service immediately;
If they cannot fix your problem right away, be flexible
about back-up solutions (i.e. How about using a shower
in another room if you are in a hurry?);
If it is a serious matter, keep notes of who you talked
to, when,and what was said. Then when you get back
home, write to the hotel manager and ask for a partial
refund.
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PRACTICE
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1. Is it possibility to have breakfast up in my room?
2. I need it so soon as possible.
3. What time do you stop to serve breakfast?
4. Can I walk or would I take a taxi?
5. How distance is the Expo Center from the hotel?
6. I can have an iron sent up to my room, please?
I.9. Travelling
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Let me help you with your bags.
It’s great to be here – thank you so much!
How was your flight?
Is this your first time in (name of the location)?
Word combinations
to arrange/organize a trip
to cancel, cut short, extend a trip
to be away on/go on/make a trip
to come back from/return from a trip
to get a good deal on a ticket
to make a booking/reservation on a flight
to catch/miss a flight (NOT to lose a flight)
to wait for one’s flight to be called
to board the plane
to take a taxi, to go by taxi
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PRACTICE
1. Package holiday
2. Trip
3. Tour
4. Resort
5. Guide (2)
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d. A holiday where your travel and hotel are arranged for
you beforehand.
e. A short journey to a particular place.
f. A book that gives tourist information about a place.
an exhilarating experience
to be out in the wilds
to lounge around
to keep on the move
to sleep under the stars
a real learning experience
to be your own boss
to just drift along
a cosy atmosphere
to go as you please
to spend a fortune on entrance fees
1. Self-catering holiday
2. Camping trip
3. Staying in an inn or a guest house
4. Skiing holiday
5. Trekking holiday
6. Cruise
7. Sightseeing holiday
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8. Holiday with a car hire
beach holiday:
….............................................................................................
camping: ...................................................................................
..............
skiing: .......................................................................................
..........
safari: ........................................................................................
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sightseeing: ...............................................................................
...................
adventure: ................................................................................
..................
backpacking: .............................................................................
.....................
cruise: .......................................................................................
...........
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tour holiday resort trip
Now tick(√) the activities that you enjoy the most when you are
on holiday.
I.10. Accomodation
PRACTICE
A B
budget accommodation near the sea
superior rooms a booking
in the heart of the city bedroom includes a bathroom
reservation on-line reservation
on the foreshore in the centre of the city
en-suite good quality accommodation
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internet booking rooms are cleaned regularly
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Designed with a sophisticated and modern slant on
Moroccan theme. Funky leather bed, and ’’belly-dancing’’
ornate bottles. Luxury room featuring a chameleon-floor seating
in the bay window. New luxury Italian tiled en-suite shower and
toilet, CD player (with shower – room speakers), flat screen TV
with freeview, hair-dryer and hot beverage facility.
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ironing board available. Extra towels and pillows supplied on
request. Full English breakfast served from 8.30 am to 9 am. Bar
for residents’ use.
1. bed catering
2. full for money
3. self- mileage
4. unlimited island
5. exotic and breakfast
6. value board
The host invites the guest to go out for dinner. The host
may call the restaurant first and say:
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At the end of the meal you pay the bill (AE)/cheque (BE).
You always need to make sure if there is a service charge is
included – if not, you can give a tip directly to the
waiter(BE)/server(AE). Do not forget the most important phrase
in Business English and ask: Can I have a receipt, please?
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Food can be prepared in many different ways. First, you
can add something to it, cut it into slices, beat it, fill it, grate it,
melt it, mince it, mix it, peel it, remove the skin, squeeze it, stir it.
Then, you cook the food in the following ways: bake,
barbecue, boil, fry, grill, microwave, roast, smoke, steam, stew,
stir-fry.
After cooking, the taste or texture can be: bitter,
bland/tasteless, creamy, fatty, juicy, oily, mild, oily, rich, salty,
spicy/hot, sweet.
When you order steak, the common options are rare,
medium rare, medium and well-done.
PRACTICE
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1. Strawberry ice – cream [ ]
2. Rabbit in mustard sauce [ ]
3. Mushroom soup [ ]
4. Lamb kebab with rice [ ]
5. Cocktail [ ]
6. Lemon cheesecake [ ]
7. Poached salmon in dill sauce [ ]
8. Chocolate mouse [ ]
9. Paté and toast [ ]
a. Lasagna ................................
b. Paella ...................................
c. Chop suey ............................
d. Vindaloo ..............................
e. Sauerkraut ...........................
f. Moussaka ............................
g. Burritos ...............................
h. Sushi ...................................
i. Kimchi ................................
j. Borsch ................................
k. Bouillabaisse .......................
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coffee wine drink water juice
milk beer tea
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6. What kind of water would you like? With gas or without
gas/Still or sparkling?
One of the items in the list does not go with the noun at the
end. Cross it out:
1. dry/full-bodied/light/pink/sparkling wine
2. bottled/draught/local/fatty/refreshing beer
3. fast/junk/overcooked/raw/tap food
4. delicious/heavy/light/ripe/three-course meal
Half or a pint?
Cheers!
I’ll have the same again.
What can I get you?
This is my round.
Ice or lemon?
Can I have a soft drink?
I’m sorry, I’m driving.
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People around the world have different eating and
drinking habits. Therefore, it is a good thing to be aware of
some basic needs of guests from around the world.
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friendliness towards children, employees’
knowledge of Spanish and consideration of later
dining times.
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Since Jewish people have dispersed all over the
world, their cuisine is heavily influenced by many
other cuisines. Nevertheless, general rules are
detailed in the Talmud, a collection of religious
rules written in the 6th century. Their rules divide
foods into Kosher (permitted, clean), Treife (not
allowed), and Parve (neutral foods, always pure).
Since Judaism forbids any kind of work on the
Sabbath, meals are prepared in advance and kept
warm.
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If you were any food item, what would you be and why?
What do you think your choice says about who you are? Write a
short paragraph (up to 100 words).
Staff Guest
Will that be cash or charge? → I'll be paying with cash.
Can I charge this to my room → Absolutely. /No problem./
and pay when I check out? No problem at all.
How will you be paying? → I'd like to use a credit
card.
Do you accept VISA or → Both. / Anything that is
MasterCard? most convenient to you./
Either of them.
Could you sign here please? → There you are.
Here’s you change sir. → That's OK, keep the
change.
Would you like a receipt? → Could I have a receipt,
please?
I’ll check the bill again if you → This seems a bit much.
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like. Can this be right?
A service charge is included. → Is a tip or gratuity
included in the bill?
Let me double check that for I → No problem. / No problem
think there’s been a mistake at all.
on your bill, sir/madam.
Sorry about the mistake, → No, problem. /No problem
sir/madam. at all.
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Now practise using the above expressions by role playing
the following situations with a partner, one person taking the
role of the guest and the other person taking the role of a hotel
staff. For additional practice, switch roles. Use the information
below in your conversations.
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Give specific examples of problems encountered.
UNIT TWO
Jobs in tourism
"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work
a day in your life." Confucius (550 B.C. – 478 B.C., Chinese
philosopher)
Once a person knows what your job title is, you may want
to know a little bit more about that person’s specific job duties.
Sometimes it is hard to tell exactly what a person does just from
the job title. Look at the expressions below that can be used to
inquire about job duties:
clerk/receptionist
grounds keeper
cook
pastry chef
masseuse
waiter/waitress
hostess
spa staff
wine steward
bartender
housekeeper
pool attendant
security staff
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department manager
assistant manager
staff trainer
general manager
personnel director
medical staff
health center staff
staff trainer supervisor
maintenance worker
promotion and sales events coordinator
guest relationship agent
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UNIT THREE
"Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and
bring their friends.” Walter Elias Disney (1901-1966, American
entrepreneur, animator, voice actor and film producer)
Customer’s Wants
Customer’s Demands
Customer’s Expectations
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III.3. Customer’s Perception
Introduction
In an international setting, the ability to communicate
with customers sets businesses apart. English may not be your
first language or a guest’s first language, but it is your
responsibility as an employee to make the guest’s stay as stress-
free as possible. Therefore, it is essential that you answer
questions very clearly to avoid any miscommunication. Honesty
is also an important characteristic of a valued employee. Staff
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that lie to guests or management could give the company a bad
reputation or lose business for the company. It is important for
you as an employee to be completely honest in all
communication at the workplace.
Clear communication
What can you do if you are having problems
communicating with a guest? It is highly recommended that you
use your best judgement in order to get your message across
and take steps to communicate more efficiently.
Here are the steps you should follow:
Remain calm
Repeat the question slowly
Judge the customer’s comprehension by his/her response
to you
Use body gestures to get your message across
Ask the customer to wait
Alert your supervisor
Introduction
Fulfilling a guest’s request is only half the battle. You must
also complete the task in a professional, timely manner.
International guests are often businesspeople that have very
urgent needs. It is essential to deal with customer requests as
quickly as possible and to respond to their requests with
appropriate language that informs them about timing.
Responding to requests
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III.5.c. Offering assistance to a guest
Examples:
A: I’d like an apple, please.
B: Certainly. I’ll get you one.
PRACTICE
Example:
A: Can I have more water, please? (get / some)
B: Certainly. I’ll get you some right away.
Examples:
She’s not working today.
The pool isn’t open now.
We don’t have any rooms available.
I can’t reserve you a table.
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PRACTICE
Example:
PRACTICE
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5. I’d like to speak with Mr. Smith in room 234.
Response: ___________________________________________.
Introduction
The staff in most workplaces function as a team, with
certain employees responsible for specific jobs. That means that
you will not always be able to fulfil every guest’s request, but
sometimes your colleagues can help. In a professional setting,
you must be able to refer to your co-workers in front of your
clients without seeming dismissive.
Examples:
Please, wait a moment.
Just a minute, please.
Please, wait here.
One minute, please.
I’ll be right back, sir/madam.
Referring to a colleague
Occasionally you will have to ask a colleague for help, but
you must know the polite ways to do so. First, ask the guest to
wait. Then use one of the following expressions.
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Examples:
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UNIT FOUR
Additional Materials
Holiday activities:
Sunbathing
Swimming and diving
Water sports
Fishing
Team sports
Skiing
Walking
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Sightseeing
Visiting the countryside
Visiting museums
Going to theatre or cinema
Disco
Night club
Playing cards
Meeting people
Shopping
Photography
Relaxing
Student A
You want to go on a seaside holiday abroad. You
are mainly interested in relaxing in the sun because
you need a rest after a very busy year.
Student B
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You want to go on an adventure holiday walking
and camping in mountainsin your own country. You
think this would be a cheap and healthy holiday.
Student C
You want to relax, but you also want to do some
sightseeing. You are interested in museums and old
buildings.
Student D
Last year you went on a package holiday and spent
two weeks on the beach. You want someting
different this year.
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Think about a holiday you enjoyed or a place you have
travelled to. Use the phrasal verbs given above to talk above
your experience.
A B
1. departure a. agency
2. excess b. flight
3. boarding c. lounge
4. check-in d. resort
5. holiday e. card/pass
6. charter f. desk
7. traveller’s g. baggage/luggage
8. travel h. cheques
1. breath-taking a. famous
2. exhilarating b. luxurious
3. exotic c. natural
4. glamorous d. heavenly
5. legendary e. unrivalled
6. mighty f. stunning
7. picturesque g. unusual
8. sublime h. invigorating
9. unspoilt i. powerful
10. unsurpassed j. pretty
a bicycle
a horse
1. to get off/on a train
a car
2. to ride a motorbike
a car
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a bike
a train
3. to drive a car
a taxi
a motorbike
a bike
4. to take a train
a plane
a taxi
a train
5. to catch a bus
& to miss a taxi
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Travelling by plane. Signs. Match the following signs to the
sentences below:
CAR PARK
EXIT
CHECK IN
BAGGAGE COLLECTION
DUTY FREE
CAR
HIRE(RENTAL)
TROLLEYS
IMMIGRATION
CUSTOMS
PASSPORT
CONTROL
BOARDING PASS:
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WINDOW 13J
In the
suburbs Outside In the In the In the In the Throughout
or town industrial town business entertainmen town
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outskirts area centre district t area
a sightseeing holiday?
a beach holiday?
a sailing holiday?
a skiing holiday?
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o Dress
o High heel shoes
o Hair dryer
o Pillow
o Torch
o Sleeping bag
o Bath towel
o Spare batteries
A B
1. to taste a. a bike
2. to buy b. a guided tour of the city
3. to meet c. the local cuisine
4. to rent d. new people
5. to visit e. a stroll
6. to take f. other cultures
7. to go on g. pictures
8. to learn about h. lost
9. to get i. souvenirs
10. to go for j. museums
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A________, the third biggest operator, published a
brochure with a picture of a beach on the same page as a
description of a hotel. Holiday Which? found the beach was 12
miles from the hotel.
The magazine found brochures from other operators with
photographs taken in such a way as to hide unsightly features.
(from "Financial Times", pp.32, 1995).
PRACTICE
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I.10.Accomodation
Name the place. Use the clues to fill in the missing letters
in the following words. The first one was already done.
(*The ground floor in the UK is called the first floor in the US. A lift in the
UK is called an elevator in the US.)
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9) Hotels may manage to fill vacant rooms
with ........................... bookings.
a) opportunity b) chance c) provisional d) early
INFORMATION
Room service _____ Tariffs _____
Telephone _____ Entertainment _____
Minibar _____ Shoe-cleaning service
_____
Transportation _____ Wake-up call _____
Laundry __1__ Garaging _____
Medical Help _____ Hairdressing and beauty
_____
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1. Elaine Wang would like to have her skirt cleaned.
2. Ben Stein wants to know about the bus schedule to the
airport.
3. The Smiths would like to have breakfast in their room.
4. Ms Lewis has an upset stomach.
5. Mr Dixon needs clean shoes for the morning.
6. Sarah Jane Doiron would like a massage and a
manicure.
7. Mrs Cunningham has to be sure she gets up very early
in the morning.
8. Marie Saad wants to call her friend in Egypt.
9. Tom Banks would like a soft drink in his room.
10.Cynthia Luciani wants to know where to leave her car.
11. Eric and Ben wonder what they can do this evening.
12.Edward Brown wants to know the prices for different
rooms.
Waiter: (Evening)
Customer: Good evening.
Waiter: (Four?)
Customer: Yes, please.
Waiter: (Aperitif?)
Customer: No, thanks.
Waiter: (Menu?)
Customer: Thanks.
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Waiter: (Order?)
Customer: Well, I’m not quite sure what to have.
Waiter: (The pork?)
Customer: All right. I’ll have that.
Waiter: (To start?)
Customer: Carrot soup, please.
Waiter: (Wine?)
Customer: Yes. A bottle of white wine, please.
Waiter: (All right?)
Customer: Yes, thanks. It’s delicious.
Waiter: (Dessert?)
Customer: Chestnut cake for me, I think.
Waiter: (Coffee?)
Customer: Yes, thanks. That would be nice.
Food and drink. Choose the right verb (a-h) to complete the
sentences (1-8):
a. add e. mince
b. cut f. peel
c. fill g. squeeze
d. melt h. stir
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1. a pancake with honey and lemon. Delicious!
2. vegetables and small pieces of meat in a pan over a high
heat, and then add soy sauce and noodles. You will make
a classic Chinese dish.
3. butter and sugar to flour to start making a cake.
4. a potato into long thin pieces to make French
fries(AE)/chips(BE).
5. beef to start to prepare a bolognese sauce.
6. a banana or kiwi fruit because you can’t eat the skin.
7. a lemon over your grilled fish so that all the juice comes
out of it.
8. cheese over a low heat to make the classic Swiss dish
called fondue.
Bitter/bland/burnt/delicious/dry/greasy/rancid/hot/rich/salty/
savoury/sour/spicy/stale/sweet/tender
a. The menu looks good. What are you going to order for your
main course/main helping/main meal?
b. Would you like smashed potatoes/mashed potatoes/minced
potatoes or chips with your steak?
c. The smell of freshly-cut/freshly ground/freshly-powdered
coffee woke me up this morning!
d. Let’s lift up our glasses/empty a bottle/raise our glasses and
drink a toast to the happy couple!
e. He’s having a strict diet/on a strict diet/dieting strictly so he
won’t eat this cream sauce.
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f. I ordered my steak rare, but they’ve served it well
done/well cooked/brown.
g. Waiter! Could we have a bottle of the house/restaurant
wine, please?
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partner should ask yes/no questions about that particular food
item in order to identify it (e.g. Can you fry it?; Is it vegetable?).
*This recipe will make 250ml batter which is sufficient to make 8 pancakes.
PRACTICE
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A. Can you find the names of some useful things we use in
the square below?
The first one was done for you: JUG
J P L A T E P
O U L L M S S
B K G C U P A
T O N P G O U
R O W I A O C
A M S L F N E
Y F O R K E R
1. How will you be paying ___ I’m sorry for the mix up
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today sir? sir. Let me correct that.
2. Do you accept Master ___ Yes, it does sir.
Card?
3. This bill seems to be really ___ You can do that at the
high. Is this right? front desk sir.
4. That will be 39.75, sir. ___ No, that’s OK. I’ll pay
cash.
5. Could I have a receipt ___ With the prices you
please? charge! No way!
6. Does this include the ___ I’m sorry sir, we only
service charge? accept Visa or American
Express.
7. Would you like that ___ Here’s $50. Keep the
charged to your room, sir? change.
8. Did you have anything from ___You can do that at the
the mini bar sir? front desk.
9. This bill includes the cost of ___ With cash.
a coffee? I didn’t have any
coffee.
10. Where can I exchange ___ I’ll double check it for you
dollars into pounds? sir, if you would like.
Receptionists
This exclusive hotel in the heart of the city is
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currently seeking candidates with enthusiasm and
initiative. We offer excellent benefits, good
prospects and competitive pay. At least two years’
experience essential.
Please call Linda Barnes on 020 77313569
HEAD CHEF
Energetic and innovative chef required initially to work
with chef and later to take over established restaurant.
The kitchens are fitted out to the highest standard. We
are known locally for our fish specialities. Own flat
available.
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3. The customer complained that the assistant he spoke to
had been most ………………………….. .
A helpless B incapable C unhelpful D unable
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1. "Could give me a wake-up call tomorrow morning,
please?" e
2. "I’d like to pay my bill, please."
3. "What time does the outdoor swimming pool close?"
4. "I’d like to speak to Sarah Jane Doiron in room 2425,
please."
5. "We’d like a double room for the 13th and 14th of August.
It’s our wedding anniversary."
6. "I’d like to reserve a table for four this evening."
7. "Can you get me a taxi for the airport, please? I’ll wait in
the lounge."
8. "Is it possible to have my hair done in the hotel?"
9. "Have you got any information about the golf courses in
the area?"
10."Can I change American dollars into local currency?"
11."Where’s the sauna located?"
12."Can I book a double room for this weekend, please?"
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h. "Of course, madam. There’s a haidresser’s beside the
exercise room."
i. "Yes, sir. You can do that at the bank. It’s just right around
the corner."
j. "Certainly, madam. For such a celebration, we’ll make
sure you get the best room in the hotel!"
k. "Of course, sir. I’ll call you when it comes."
l. "One moment, please, madam. I’ll work out the total."
1. Wait a minute!
2. We haven’t got any left.
3. Sit down, please.
4. No, I’m not the head waiter.
5. Do you want some water?
6. Move to another table!
7. Confirm that tomorrow, please.
8. Do you want a taxi?
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9. Do you want my help?
10.Try this organic wine.
11.You’ve got the wrong table.
More polite
1. ............................, please.
2. ............................. we haven’t got any left.
3. ..............................take a seat.
4. ..............................I’m not the head waiter.
5. ..............................some water?
6. ...............................moving to another table?
7. ...............................confirm that tomorrow, please?
8. ...............................to get you a taxi?
9. ...............................about the date.
10. ..............................that you try this organic wine?
11. ..............................help you?
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In some of the above situations you may think "It all depends ..."
– but what exactly does it depend on?
References
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Flockhart, Jamie, Pelteret, Cheryl, Work on Your Phrasal Verbs,
HarperCollins Publishers, 2012
www. bbc.co.uk
www.businessdictionary.com
www.englishformyjob.com
www.esl.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customer_service
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https://resources.workable.com
www. wikipedia.org
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Management is important. The success and failure of
companies, public sector institutions and services, not-for-profit
organizations, sports teams, and so on often depends on the
quality of their managers. But what do managers do? One well-
known classification of the tasks of a manager comes from Peter
Drucker. Drucker was an American business professor and
consultant who is often called things like ”The Father of Modern
Management.”
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subordinates, they have to work with people in other areas and
functions.
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c. Innovation
d. Objective
e. Promotion
f. Public sector
g. Strategy
h. Subordinate
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b. Managers have to find the best way
to....................................... all the human, physical and
capital .................................... available to them.
c. Some people .......................... ................................ better
on their own while others work better in teams.
d. Managers ............................. the work of
their .......................... and try to develop their abilities.
e. Managers .................................. the............................ of
their staff to see whether they are reaching their targets.
f. Top managers have to be prepared
to................ ..................... ...................... – if they occur
and then have to .................................
quick ................................ .
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c. Sometimes all these ........................turn out to be rather
boring. formal
d. On the 4th of July .............................. people watched the
fireworks. count
e. This world ............................. hasn’t been very efficient so
far. organise
f. The .......................... use of any fuel will save your money.
economy
g. We are interested in the ....................... of this
relationship. develop
h. He boasted about his ........................ of several estates.
owner
i. I am positive that their house is not for........................ .
sell
j. A .......................... reform is the only solution to this
inflation. money
2. PROJECT WORK:
Do some research of your own and identify hospitality
establishments in your area (i.e. Suceava). Try to find ONE
example (if possible) for each of the categories given on pages 6
and 7 in your book (points a-l). Find out more information about
each and every type of establishment by checking it out on its
website or by telephone by using the questions given below:
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1.Name of the establishment
2.Type of business ( is hospitality its main purpose?)
3. Its ownership (is it part of a chain, or independently owned?)
4.Size of the building (how many rooms does it have?)
5.The facilities it provides (e.g. swimming pool).
6.Opening hours (each day, days of the week and months of the
year)
7.Types of customers (e.g. general public/members
only/residents only)
8.The profile of customers the establishment is aimed at (e.g.
families, or people with a high income)
9.The kind of food and drink sold (is there a wide choice?)
10.The number of staff employed and the range of jobs they do
11.The ambience of the establishment (e.g. how the rooms are
decorated etc.).
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