guests' names and their rooms savourp. 171 (tapescript), oat slowly
and enjoy surveyp. mi, study oi people's
opinions, behaviour, etc. trading-downp. 170 (tapescript),
exchanging something for something
else of a lower standard; opposite
trad ing-tip p.138 transfersp, I35,iransporttothe
airport travel co-ordinatorp. 135, person
who organizes travel arrangements vacancyp. 140. job which has not been
taken variety showp. 136, lightentertainment
consisting of a series of acts, e.g. singing.
dancing, comedy are willing to do sthp. 171
(tapescript), do not mind doing scti
Pair/Group A
Instructions
Unit 7
10 Activity [p. 861
Waiter role-card
Congratulations! You have just got your first job as a waiter at a high-class restaurant.
In ihe role play you will be able to show how good you are at the job. Makenotes in the table below before you start.
Stage 1
What to say and do
1 greet the customers 2 take customers' coats 3 seat customers at a table 4 offer a drink 5 bring menu and wine list
6 take orders
Stage 2
What to say and do
1bring firsc course2 collect empty plates
3 bring main course and serve vegetables
4 ask if everything is OK and pour more wine
5 collect plates and bring sweet trolley (and serve)
6 offer coffee and anything else 7 bring bill (when asked)
8 give customers dieir coats and say goodbye
Pair/Group A Instructions
UnitS4 Speaking [p. 92]
You are a representative of the Charleston Tourist Information Office. The passage that follows contains information about attractions and tours in Charleston. Answer the visitor's questions and give advice on what to do. If the passage does not contain some of die information that the visitor requests, be prepared to invent it.
Historic Houses and Museums
(jifhout? Mansion * - beautiful example of atypical Victorian Charleston house; wonderful interior and fittings (especially ballroom).$10 admission.
Heyuwrd-Washington House - lovely old house built in 1772; pretty garden and kitchen area. $4 admission.
Cibbes Museum of Art - American art from the 18 th century to the present. $2 admission.
The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon - Built in 1771, this Containsthe original trading floor of the Exchange, and the dungeon where Britishofficers imprisoned American patriots. One of Charleston's most historic places. Open 9-5 daily.
Tours
Charleston Carriage Tour- horse-drawn tour round the historic area (with guide).
Gray Lute lius Tour * - luxury coach tour of old town and surrounding areas (with guide}.
Tea Party Walking Tour- guided tour on foot, including tea in a private garden.
Talk of the Towne - comprehensive sightseeing coach tours, including the only tour that visits the famous Nathaniel Russell House.
Local area
Magnolia Plantation - old slave plantation, beautiful house with lovely garden and small farm/zoo. $12 admission.
Fort Sumter - old fort; site where the American Civil War began; boat trip and guided tour included. $9 admission,
USS Yorktown * - aircraft carrier and other warships; ideal for kids.
$8 admission.
* highly recommended
Pair/Group A Instructions
Unit 8
9 Activity [p. 971
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Leeds Castle,
Canterbury, and
Dover
between heads of stair. LeetlaCastle is also renowned for its unique museumof dog collars.
Canterbury andits Cathedral
Canterbury is England's eCcfesiftStica]capital, where SI Thomas Bectett,Ihm Archbishop ofCtinierbury, vaB tnurderedin c _ by tht- kni^iits of •' Beckett's shrinein [he Cathedral !x-aimc the &&] ofth<; 'CantribtiryPilgrims' andtlir town [jrosijcred on diis t-arly iorn) of tourism. Bypassing the queue, we enter the Cathedral,which was t'otinded as n motiastery by St Augasfinein 597 itnd was enlarsBedin bolh ilie Ulh and the 14lh Mil times.