A: Good morning. Welcome to Supervacation Travel Agency. Can I help you?
B: Yes, I hope so. I'm interested in a short holiday soon. I'd like some information.
A: Yes, certainly. What sorts of holiday interests you?
B: Somewhere with some sunshine.
A: What about a luxury cruise?
B: What exactly happens on a luxury cruise?
A: Well, a cruise is a holiday on a ship. The ship itself is very luxurious; it's like staying in a luxury hotel. The ship sails to various places. Passengers get off and see the sights.
B: I'm not sure. What other holiday can you suggest?
A: Here's a Supervacation brochure. It gives you information about lots of holidays. See what suits you best. Then we'll fix it.
B: Thank you for the information. I expect I'll see you soon.
Say [ʧ]
1. Say these phrases, with [ʧ] after [t]. Link the words together, to help you say [ʧ] correctly.
It's quite cheap
a white chair
a hot cheese sandwich
Don't cheat
a great chance
a fat child
2. Say these phrases. Be careful to say [ʧ].(It may help you to think of a small 't' before the 'ch'.
It's very cheap
a grey chair
a cheese sandwich
You cheat!
no chance
a pretty child
Practice the conversation.
A: Which flat shall we choose?
B: Well, the one in Churchill Square had a lovely kitchen. But the one in Church Street was cheaper.
A: Yes, Church Street was much cheaper. Never mind the kitchen. Let's choose the cheap one!
Make similar conversations using the notes below.
HOTELS - in South Beach Road - near the beach next to the church - cheap
EMPLOYERS - Mr Chandos - charming
- Mr Champion - rich
PRESENT FOR A CHILD - watch - teach him to tell the time
- chess set - enjoyable
FLIGHTS - Channel Airways - more choice
- charter company - cheap
UNIT 39
Say [ʧ] and [ʤ] and [ʒ]
Practice this telephone conversation.
A: Leisure and Pleasure General Stores. Can I help you?
B: Good morning. There's something wrong with my television. Could you arrange to repair it?
A: How long have you had the television?
B: I bought it in January.
A: What's the problem?
B: The picture keeps jumping.
A: Just a moment. Our engineer is free on Tuesday, after lunch.
B: Could you manage something sooner? I want to watch television before Tuesday.
A: I'll put it down as an urgent repair. The engineer usually calls in at lunchtime. I'll try to catch him then.
Make similar conversations using the information from the report sheet below.
Leisure and Pleasure General Stores
REPORT SHEET ON REPAIRS REQUESTED
Item
Problem
Month of purchase
Urgent
TV
picture keeps jumping
January
Yes - owner wants to watch it!
car
engine makes an unusual noise
July
Yes - owner is making a long journey next week
watch
got damaged - dropped on kitchen floor
June
Yes - owner is a teacher; needs a watch
fridge
it flashes when touched
July
Yes - switched off now; fridge is full of food
washing
machine
nothing happens when switched on
January
Yes - owner has 5 children!
[j] Be careful not to mix sound [j] and letter “j” [ʤej]