m, please? Mr Watson: Oh, yes, sure.Receptionist: Thank you very much, Mr Watson. Could I see your passport, please? Mr Watson: Yes, here it is.Receptionist: Thank you very much. How will you be paying for your room? Mr Watson: By Visa.Receptionist: May I have your credit card, please? Mr Watson: Certainly, here you are.2Receptionist: Good afternoon, may I help you? Ms O Neill: Yes, I have a room booked. My name s O Neill.Receptionist: Ah, yes, Ms O Neill. Yes, it sa single room with sea view until Saturday, is that right? Ms O Neill: Yes, and a shower. Receptionist: Oh, yes, all our rooms have showers.Ms O Neill: How much does that cost? Receptionist: Well, it s $ 95 a night but that does include buffet breakfast.Ms O Neill: OK. I ll be paying by MasterCard.Receptionist: Fine, fine. would you just fill out registration form ... Receptionist: You ll be in Room 301, which is on the third floor. Here s your key and your key card.Ms O Neill: Oh, thank you. Oh, and what about my suitcase? Receptionist: Your baggage will be taken up to your room for you.Ms O Neill: Oh, that s good.Receptionist: Have you stayed with us before? Ms O Neill: No.Receptionist: Well, this leaflet tells you about the hotel and the facilities.Ms O Neill: Oh, well, thank you very much.Receptionist: Lunch is served from 8 o clock. Would you like to reserve a table? Ms O Neill: Oh, yes please. For ... um ... 8.30.Receptionist: Fine, and would you like a wake-up call in the morning? Ms O Neill: No, thanks.Receptionist: OK. The porter will show you to your room.Ms O Neill: Oh, that s good.Receptionist: If you have any problems , please let me know.Ms O Neill: All right, and thank you very much.Receptionist: Enjoy your stay with us! Ms O Neill: Thanks! Passive V EXERCISES
Grammar Revision:
В· Passive Voice
Exercise 1. Translate the following sentences into Russian. p align="justify">. Paper is made from wood pulp. p align="justify">. This problem is being discussed right now by our specialists. p align="justify">. Computers, monitors and accessories are sold on the second floor. p align="justify">. These reports will be typed in a couple of days. p align="justify">. This church was built in the 15th century. p align="justify">. By the time I came back, the work on the report had been finished already. p align="justify">. This problem is being discussed right now by our specialists. p align="justify">. The compass has been used since the 12th century. p align="justify"> Exercise 2. What happens to a car when it is taken for a service? Look at the promptsoil/changeoil is changed. p align="justify">. the brakes/test
. the filters/replace
. the battery/check
. the lights/test
. broken parts/repair
. it/take/for a test drive
. the radiator/fill/with water
Exercise 3. Use the words to complete answers to the questions. Use the Present Continuous Passive. p align="justify"> Can we play on the football pitch? No, the grass is being cut. (grass/cut)
. Can t you wear your blue suit tonight? No, __. (it/clean)
. Did Alice get that new job? Not yet? ___. (she/interview)
. What time is it? Sorry, I don t know: ___. (watch/repair)
. Why the big smile? ___ to Spa...
