Put the words in the correct order to answer the question.

1. — Could I speak to the manager?

— the/me/Excuse/moment/but/is/not/he/at/here.

2. — Do you have tables for tonight?

— pity/is/a/It. We/have/tables/don't/any/tonight/for/left.

3. — Can I book a room?

— sorry/am/I/we/but/booked/fully/are.

4. — Are you open on Sundays?

— I/sorry/not/am/but/really/don't/I/know.

5. — Could I have lunch in my room now?

— afraid/am/I/don't/lunch/we/serve/11 a.m./before.

6. — Is it possible to sit closer to the window?

— impossible/it/sorry/really/I'm/very/but/is.

7. — Could I speak to Mrs Barn from Room 305?

— answer/is/but/I'm/no/there/sorry.

8. — Could I book the tickets for the show?

— I/left/have/afraid/we/nothing/am.

Read and practise saying the dialogues.

1) Receptionist:Good evening, what can I do for you?
Guest:I'd like to book a room.

R: When for?

G: I want to come on the 3rd of May and stay for three nights.

R: I'm really very sorry, but we are fully booked at that period.

G: Well, what about next week?

R: Oh, next week is OK, but what kind of room would you like?

G: A double, if possible.

R: I'm not quite sure, just one moment. Oh, I'm afraid we don't have any vacant double rooms for that moment, but never mind, I can offer you two nice single rooms.

G: What a pity! Let it be two single rooms but on one floor.

2) Headwaiter:Hello, how can I help you?
Guest:I'd like to reserve a table for two.
H: When would you like to come?

G: I wonder if it is possible to come on Wednesday evening.

H: Oh, I'm awfully sorry, but we don't open on Wednesday.

G: It is really very bad. Well, then could you reserve me a table for tonight?

H: I'm afraid we don't have any tables left for tonight. Today is our busy day. Come tomorrow and we'll reserve the best table for you!

3) Waiter:Good morning. What can I do for you?
Guest:Could I speak to your manager, please?

W: I'm not sure that he is here, but just one moment, I'll ask the Headwaiter.

G: Does your Headwaiter speak French? W: I'm sorry but I really don't know.

Units 4 — 6. Stop and check. Variant I

Odd one out.

Example: who, how, for, when —foris out. (It is a preposition, others are question words.)

Fill in the gaps with the prepositions.

Example: The restaurant closes at11 p.m.

1. My birthday is ... the 19th ... April.

2. We are very busy ... weekends.

3. How many...?

4. I'll ask the porter to help you ... your luggage.

5. What kind ... room would you like?

6. Our waiters work ... shifts.

7. Do you mind the view ... the window?

8. Is it just... two nights?