Lesson two At the Travel Agency A READING G feasts towing tex fate main ies an he important deta Atae prey isa commer otfce that pas the rl of an intermedia beeen telers andthe companies that fer spec sence, ‘Atavelagency canbe compared oso whichslls clothes bu theater ses ‘material pout whie the omer sls eansporation ling, os ond tenon ——— | De Wie “a 4~ B)_ Ate Tove Ageney Lesson two = totces many tavler prefer to go toa travel buy a plane tke they can open a cog ayinsurance and get any other sme Although airlines have ticket cy, because there, besides being able line Gf they need i), obtain a visa, rent a car, related to thei trip. vA pial travel agency has window display facing the street which showcases their detuinations and promotional; in the interior, the walls are decorated with posters which ae very attractive. It also has a rack of illustrated brochure whic fe a wide variety of tours, Most travel agencies use powerful technological ultimate services to send and receive messages, book rs line tickets to and from other operators or travel agencies in includ platforms and Interne! cervations and issue ait a few seconds. 1 to buy package tours because they are cheaper due to the Many tourists prefe amount of people who travel in the same group. A package tour includes air and ground transportation from and to the airports and lodging, as well as visits tore. arkable places. Sometimes it also includes meals, entertainments, car rental, con cett tickets, special gifts, loyalty cards, et. Figure, 22. Many tourists pref i ‘tourists prefer to buy package tours because they are more economical‘The variety of tours included in the tourist packages is quite wide. There are packages forall kinds of tastes and forall seasons, Some tourists prefer to enjoy the ‘sun aboard a ship, a cruise through the Caribbean or the Mediterranean; some oth- cers prefer a tour through Europe ora visit to the Carnal in Rio de Janeiro, to Machu Pcchu or Las Vegas. During the winter, the sk resorts receive alot of visitors who enjoy winter sports. All the activities related to different sorts of trips can be carried cout by the travel agencies B, READING COMPREHENSION According tothe information given inthe text, wre later Tf the statements "true or a letter F if itis false. 1. Lodging, air ond ground transportation are loys included in ‘© package tour — 2, Package tours are more expensive than other ways of traveling. §—§— __ 3. A typical travel agency features posters and mary colorful brochures. — 4. Atravel agency charges the customers fee forthe services it offers, — 5. Internet is used in a travel agency to improve its services ——— C. GRAMMAR (© Complete the following statements, 1. The travel agency is 2. Many travelers prefer to goto a travel agency because. 3. Many tourist prefer to buy package tours becouse. 4, A package tour includes. 5. | would prefer to travel to. fz) sl [tthe Tvel Agency Lesson twoB) me rentigney .oiALoGuE © oad tho dnloove, Act tos wth a pane Fod ways tele ofthe hate! Tiavel agent: Good momning Can lp you? ‘ess we do. We have Giza Pyramid, Me Travel agent SedMsherinis Net att othe Great phe the all tac wth lots dh which dates ack tote ime of ‘jor stone struct, twas bt nthe Se Dyna ol 1G) for King Dose Aer unc a local restaurant il Memphis which wse founded by King Menes and wae (Old yp during te OLE Kingdon conser 0 fof rue ad cular for over 000 yea athe fist 8 Here can seth ate of Rares IL The 0 8075 to the ley Tempe which belong the Prams nd two hours horse o earel ing We wil Ha sound 00pm The our price per adult 10909 A yoke this four? woo Mrs. Brown: How wonderful (vssing Mr. Brown) Well what 7° sear Shal we tak his tou? wie Me Brown: Thinks. asems ike pleasant one. Besides We Dott en ime for inner (Aires the ave 22‘Travel agent: Wel, we have Sound and Light Show at Giza Pyramids. There you will watch the history of the ancient Egyptians unfold in the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids. This tour is available at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 p.m, except Thursdays. Our tour guide will pick you up at the lobby of the hotel half an hour before the show time. The show begins with the story of the Sphinx who has been the vigilant guard- jan of the City of the Dead for five thousand years, The show also depicts the story of building the pyramids and relates the history of great and famous figures of ancient Egypt such as Thutmosis IV, Akh- naten, Nefertiti and Tut Ankh Amon, where you can enjoy the marvel- lous spectacle of night illumination of che fabulous Pyramid and the ‘Sphinx, with the story of the ancient days ofthe Pharaons narrated in English. It also has background music. Mr. Brown: How long does it take? Travel agent: This tour lasts about two and a half hours, Mrs, Brown: Excellent! Please book us for these two tours, Can we exchange our travelers checks into local currency hete? ‘Travel agent: Of course. You can also re-exchange your money into dollars, when ‘you leave the country. ‘Mr. Brown: Please charge the cost of these tours to my account. We are in room 206. Thank you and so long, ‘Travel agent: You are welcome. Have a nice time, 8) atthe Tove Agency Choose the corect answer. Bample ‘) | bc and Mis. own a. Lesson two (_). @) going to Cairo tomorrow. | (0) By already in Cairo (C0 goingto Egypt tomorrow: ) ) 0) tour to Memphis and Sokkara todoy. })} Sound and Light tour tomorrow morn. 1. They want to take 0, ( ( {)- ¢) tourto Memphis and Sakkara tomorrow morning 2, The tourto the Pyramids of Gizo, Memphis and Sokkara lasts. () 9) 2330 hours (} b) 415 hours. () €) 830 hourswarming skiuis vocaBuLaRy