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23.03.2020 04:30 •  Английский язык

Нужно перевести и ответить на вопросы in britain, tourist information centres can arrange short stays in hotels, guest houses and bed & breakfast establishments. bookings can be made either by phone or in person on arrival in large towns or cities. clients can usually specify the part of town where they want to be based, though this may limit their choice of price-range. it is helpful to state whether you are looking for economical, medium-priced or luxury accommodation. a small deposit is usually required which is returnable if you inspect the room and decide you do not want it. if you take the room, the deposit is deducted from the bill. for longer stays or holidays in other countries, it is usual to go to a travel agency. you can collect brochures from rival companies which offer packages in the countries and resorts which you are interested in. many people go home and study the information. the booking forms on the back of the brochures contain the information which the travel agent needs to know, should you wish to go ahead. you will need to decide the number in your party, the resort, the departure date, the duration, the type of accommodation, the eating arrangements ( full board, half board or self-catering ), travel or transport options ( e.g. air or sea ), car hire, equipment hire (e.g. skis), excursions, insurance cover and the method of payment. when you return to the travel agent, you may have further questions to ask about the facilities for children, elderly or disabled people, the activities available or places of interest within easy reach of your resort. if you have chosen an all-inclusive package you may wish to know whether your investment contributes to the local economy of your holiday resort, whether it brings business and employment to local residents or whether your presence merely helps to exclude them from the best parts of their own beaches. discussion questions: 1. do you prefer to book holidays through travel agents or to make your own arrangements? describe your best and worst holidays? 2. what are the advantages and disadvantages of two of the following forms of holiday accommodation: (a) five star hotel (b) budget hotel (c) guest house (d) bed & breakfast (e) self-catering villa (f) farmyard cottage (g) ocean liner (h) student family (i) youth hostel (j) caravan (k) tent (l) canal boat ? 3. which form of accommodation did you have on your last holiday? were you satisfied with it? 4. which form of accommodation would you prefer for your next holiday and how many people would you like to accompany you? 5. what are your favourite holiday activities? 6. has your country been spoilt by tourist developments? 7. a friend wants to get to know your country and is planning a tour. what advice would you give about places to visit, travel, accommodation, eating out, shopping, sightseeing, things to bring and souvenirs to buy?