Exercise 15
Questions 1-5. Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Transcript:
MAN: Greek Island Holidays, can I help you?
WOMAN: Yes, I hope so. I have a friend who’s just come back from Corfu and she’s recommended some apartments in Arilas. She thought they might be on your list.
MAN: Arilas, Arilas, let me see. Can you give me the names?
WOMAN: Yes, the first’s Rose Garden Apartments. I’d like to go with another friend in the last week of October.
MAN: Well, we’ve got a lovely studio flat available at that time. I’m sure you’d enjoy the entertainment programme there too, with Greek dancing in the restaurant.
WOMAN: And the cost for each of us?
MAN: 219 pounds.
WOMAN: That sounds very reasonable! I’m just jotting down some notes. Now the second one she mentioned was called Blue Bay.
MAN: Blue Bay? Yes, in fact that’s very popular and it has some special features.
WOMAN: Really?
MAN: The main attraction is the large swimming pool with salt water.
WOMAN: Much healthier, I understand.
MAN: That’s right. (1) And it isn’t far from the beach, either – only 300 metres , and only around half a kilometre to some shops, so you don’t have to be too energetic.
WOMAN: Is it much more expensive than the first one?
MAN: Let me just check. I think at the time you want to go it’s around 260 pounds – no 275 pounds to be exact.
WOMAN: Right, I’ve got that. Now there are just two more apartments to ask you about. Urm, I can’t read my own writing! Something to do with sun … Sunshine, is it?
MAN: (2) I think you meant the Sunshade Apartments . They’re on a mountainside.
WOMAN: Any special features?
MAN: Yes, each room has its own sun terrace and there are shared barbecue facilities.
WOMAN: Sounds lovely!
MAN: Yes, it is rather well-equipped. It also provides water sports – it has its own beach. There are facilities for water-skiing.
WOMAN: Any kite-surfing? My friend’s quite keen.
MAN: Not at the hotel but I’m sure you’ll find some in Arilas. There’s also satellite TV in the apartments.
WOMAN: And how much is that one?
MAN: 490 pounds with two sharing.
WOMAN: You mean 245 pounds each?
MAN: I’m afraid not! Each person has to pay that amount and there must be at least two in an apartment.
WOMAN: I don’t think that would be within our budget, unfortunately. And the last one sounds a bit expensive too – the Grand!
MAN: Actually it’s quite reasonable. (3) It’s an older style house with Greek paintings in every room, and a balcony outside.
WOMAN: Sounds nice. What are the views like?
MAN: (4) Well, there are forests all round and they hide a supermarket just down the road, so that’s very useful for all your shopping needs. There’s a disco in the area too.
WOMAN: And the price?
MAN: (5) 319 pounds at that time , but if you leave it till November it goes down by 40 percent.
WOMAN: Too late, I’m afraid.
MAN: Well, why don’t I send you a brochure with full details, Ms … ?
WOMAN: Nash. But don’t worry about that. I’m coming to Upminster soon and I’ll call and get one. I just wanted to get an idea first.
MAN: Well, that’s fine. We’ve got plenty here when you come.
Answers:
| 1 | 300 |
| 2 | Sunshade |
| 3 | balcony |
| 4 | forest/forests |
| 5 | 319 |